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

https://debuglogs.org/android/8.24.2/b8075a8978cd55c4aa56f094d4d77ca5262f31a12a3c815bee9feac8dc8f3045

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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

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