thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

No auto encryption when replying to encrypted message

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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 version

6.603

Where did you get the app from?

None

Android version

GrapheneOS

Device model

Pixel 8

Steps to reproduce
  1. Receive signed and encrypted email from contact
  2. Reply to email and encryption is not set by default
  3. Click lock and the message is encrypted
Expected behavior

When replying to an encrypted email, the reply should be automatically encrypted

Additionally, when composing a message to a contact where keys are available, encryption should be selected by default.

Actual behavior

You have to manually select encrypt when replying to an encrypted email.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

No source file or test is named in the report. Start by reproducing the behavior on Android using the listed steps, then trace the reply and compose flows that choose encryption when keys are available. Done means encrypted replies and new messages to contacts with available keys are selected by default.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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