thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

`TransactionTooLargeException` when replying to message with large body

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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

6.800

Where did you get the app from?

Other

Android version

7.0 MIUI 11

Device model

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Steps to reproduce
  1. Answer an encrypted email
  2. Select to attach a document
  3. Crash happen
Expected behavior

No crashes like before.

Actual behavior

Crashes when answering an encrypted email.

Logs

k9mail-logs.txt

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached k9mail-logs.txt and reproducing the crash by replying to an encrypted email with a document attached. Trace the reply path associated with the TransactionTooLargeException; done means the encrypted reply with a large attachment no longer crashes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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