willowtreeapps / willowtreeapps/vocable-android

Ability to "lock" the current screen

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enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
Stars
127
Forks
21
Avg merge
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Merged PRs (30d)
4

Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Very often, a user unintentionally navigates to settings or another menu.

Describe the solution you'd like
A method to lock the screen or have intentional navigation via a button or other input.

Describe alternatives you've considered
This was not mentioned in the feedback but controlling the cursor speed may help in this instance.

Additional context
This is part of the feedback from Arohan's family member using the app on a MotoG6.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, screens, tests, or entry points. Start by identifying how the app handles navigation and input on the current screen, then clarify the intended lock behavior, activation control, and exit behavior with the maintainers before implementing or testing it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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