thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

New color scheme with dark device theme

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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

Thunderbird for Android

App version

11.1

Where did you get the app from?

Google Play

Android version

16

Device model

Pixel 8

Steps to reproduce
Expected behavior

Easy to read texr

Actual behavior

The fonts are hard to read with the new colour scheme.

Logs

No response

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First steps

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  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 reproducing the issue in Thunderbird for Android 11.1 on Android 16 with the device's dark theme enabled, comparing text readability across the affected screens. Identify the color scheme or typography choices responsible and verify that the updated theme keeps text readable in both light and dark modes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
accessibility, design, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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