signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android
Trying to share a screenshot (or a file) when the app is locked crashes the app after unlocking it
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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
Steps to reproduce:
Step 1: Enable screen lock on and have your application locked
Step 2: Try to take a screenshot and share it to a signal contact, the app will ask you to unlock the app (via password or a fingerprint)
Step 3: Unlock the app to send the screenshot. You will notice that the application crashes after unlocking
Screenshots
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Device
Nothing 4a pro
Android version
16
Signal version
8.24.2
Link to debug log
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the linked debug log and reproducing the screenshot or file share flow while the app is locked. Trace what happens after password or fingerprint unlock, then verify that the app remains open and the shared content is sent successfully without a crash.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 64/100