thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Settings changed when upgrading from K-9 11.1 to 12.1

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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

K-9 Mail

App version

12.1

Where did you get the app from?

Other

Android version

9.0

Device model

Xiaomi Mi 9

Steps to reproduce

Two setting were changed when upgrading from 11.1 to 12.1

1- Change background color when read.
It was ON in ver 11.1 and now is OFF in 12.1

2- Threaded View
It was OFF in 11.1 and now it's ON in 12.1

Expected behavior

User's settings should remain the same after upgrading versions.

Actual behavior

Settings changed without user's request.
Very weird.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing an upgrade from K-9 Mail 11.1 to 12.1 on Android 9 and trace the settings migration for background color when read and Threaded View; done means both settings retain their pre-upgrade values.

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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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