thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Can't set Trash folder to None

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Description

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  • I have used the search function to see if someone else has already submitted the same bug report.
  • I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
App

Thunderbird for Android

App version

17.0

Where did you get the app from?

F-Droid

Android version

16

Device model

No response

Steps to reproduce
  • Go to Settings, Accounts, select your account
  • Folders
  • Set Trash folder to None
  • Quit Thunderbird
Expected behavior

The setting should be retained.

On my mobile device, I want to delete e-mails directly without going to the trash, as I mostly get rid of spam.

Actual behavior

It keeps reverting to "Automatic (Trash)".

Logs

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  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the Settings > Accounts > Folders flow and inspect how the Trash folder selection is persisted when set to None. The fix is complete when that choice remains selected after quitting and reopening Thunderbird, without reverting to Automatic (Trash).

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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