thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android
"Mark as unread" stops working sometimes
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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
12.1
Where did you get the app from?
Other
Android version
13
Device model
Infinix note 30 vip
Steps to reproduce
- Use the app for a few days.
- Open an unread mail (this action should mark it as read)
- Press "mark as unread" button (should close the mail and mark it as unread)
Expected behavior
the message must close and be marked as unread in the list
Actual behavior
the message closed but still marked as read in the list.
if I close the app and unload it from memory, and then launch it again, the button starts working as expected.
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- 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 12.1 on Android 13, following the listed steps and focusing on the “mark as unread” button. Trace the button’s message-state and list-update flow, then verify that the message closes and appears unread without restarting the app.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile-dev
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100