thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android
New color scheme with dark device theme
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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
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
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
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