thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Allow reordering the folders in the sidebar

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priority: low status: blocked status: needs design type: enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
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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 feature request.
  • I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
  • This issue only contains a request for one single feature, not multiple (related) features.
App version

6.202 (F-Droid)

Problem you are trying to solve

It would be useful to be able to re-order the folders in the sidebar, if, like me, you have a lot of folders.

Suggested solution

Perhaps press and hold on a folder to enter a "reorder" mode, where you can slide the folder up and down. You could then do this over and over to eventually have everything in the order you want.

Screenshots / Drawings / Technical details

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Research direction

The issue does not name any files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Android sidebar and its folder-list state, then determine how folder order is currently stored and tested. Done means users can reorder folders through a clear interaction and the chosen order remains correct after reopening the app.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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