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K9 doesn't allow email address with apostrophe
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Description
When creating a new account, K9 doesn't allow email addresses with apostrophe.
Expected behavior
We should be able to add an account for an email address containing an apostrophe.
Actual behavior
The buttons are disabled, we can't continue.
Steps to reproduce
- Try to add a new account with an apostrophe inside the email address ;
- See the buttons which are disabled.
Environment
K-9 Mail version: 5.208
Android version: 5.1.1
Account type (IMAP, POP3, WebDAV/Exchange): Exchange
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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the new-account flow in K-9 Mail's Android code, focusing on email validation and the logic that enables or disables the account setup buttons. Reproduce the issue with an apostrophe in an Exchange email address, then run the relevant account-creation tests and verify that setup can continue for that address.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100