thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Allow manually triggering re-authorization when using OAuth2

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type: enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

This could be useful if the token is still valid and allows the app to log in, but then the mail server refuses to do anything.

See https://forum.k9mail.app/t/outlook-oauth2-cannot-connect-to-server-command-namespace-response-4-bad-user-is-authenticated-but-not-connected/5931

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the OAuth2 reauthorization flow and the linked forum report, then define the user-visible behavior for manually reauthorizing when a token is valid but the mail server rejects commands.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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