thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android
No auto encryption when replying to encrypted message
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Description
Checklist
- 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
- Receive signed and encrypted email from contact
- Reply to email and encryption is not set by default
- 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.
Logs
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Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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.
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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