thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Modernize Settings Screen Using Jetpack Compose

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Since Mar 22, 2026.

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Description

The Settings screen currently uses an XML-based layout for rendering its UI. As part of our ongoing modernization effort and gradual migration toward Jetpack Compose, this issue proposes replacing the existing XML layout with a fully Compose-based UI.

Migrating this screen will help reduce UI boilerplate, improve readability, and align the codebase with modern Android UI development practices already adopted in other parts of the project.

🎯 Goals
  • Implement the UI using Jetpack Compose.
  • Use MVI in Settings.
  • Use Compose based drag and drop functionality for Accounts section.
  • Remove XML layout usage from Settings screen.
  • Ensure no regression in functionality.

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