thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

folder switch fast scrolling

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Description

I've a few hundred folders and subfolders. With old k9mail, when switching the folder to read messages, i could fast scroll by moving the slider manually.

This is no longer possible now requiring excess scrolling by wishing.

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Research direction

Start by locating the folder-switching UI and reviewing how the old K-9 Mail behavior allowed manual slider scrolling. Confirm the expected interaction for accounts with many folders and subfolders; done means users can quickly navigate the folder list without excessive scrolling.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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