thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

changing to IMAP fails

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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

K-9 Mail

App version

18.0

Where did you get the app from?

F-Droid

Android version

13

Device model

Motorola Edge 20

Steps to reproduce

Change existing pop3 Account to IMAP:
Goto receive E-Mails/Input Server
Change pop3.xyz.com to IMAP.xyz.com
Change Port from 995 to 993
Click "Go on"
Rhe Server answers with

  • OK IMAP4 ready

This is interpreted as Error. Switchung to IMAP ist bot possible

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Expected behavior

Complete the Setup and Switch to imap

Actual behavior

Error Message. Setup can Not be completed. Changes are not saved

Logs

No response

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the account conversion from POP3 to IMAP through Receive E-Mails/Input Server on Android 13 with K-9 Mail 18.0, using the reported host and port changes. Trace the setup flow where the '* OK IMAP4 ready' response is treated as an error. Done means the existing account can be switched to IMAP and the changes are saved.

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Assessment

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

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