signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android
Signal uses a lot more storage then what is claimed inside the app
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Description
Guidelines
- I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates
- I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
- This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic
Bug description
Inside the app, it says Signal is storing 1.23GB of media, while in the system settings, it says that Signal is using 12.75GB of storage, which is a massive disparity to have (over 10x!).
Screenshots
System storage:
In-app storage usage:
Device
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Android version
12
Signal version
8.7.3
Link to debug log
https://debuglogs.org/android/8.7.3/dc4b6030997b008bd9836f071afe2f2fbeaf8dba0d383967b5a5856be9152319
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Research direction
Start with the linked debug log and the app's in-app storage usage screen, then compare its 1.23 GB media estimate with Android's reported 12.75 GB for the same Signal installation. Reproduce on the reported Redmi Note 9 Pro running Android 12 if possible; the work is done when the discrepancy is explained and the app's accounting matches or clearly accounts for system storage.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100