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removing the last folder item leaves an icon-less empty folder on the home screen

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Assessment

Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
78/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev

Research direction

This bug affects the Fossify Android launcher's home screen folder behavior, implemented in Kotlin. Start by locating the code that handles app removal from home screen folders and updates folder UI state, then reproduce the issue by creating a folder with two apps, removing both, and confirming the icon-less leftover appears. The fix should either delete the empty folder from the home screen or ensure a valid folder drawable is displayed when the folder has no remaining items.

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Description

bug needs triage
Checklist
  • I can reproduce the bug with the latest version given here.
  • I made sure that there are no existing issues - open or closed - to which I could contribute my information.
  • I made sure that there are no existing discussions - open or closed - to which I could contribute my information.
  • I have read the FAQs inside the app (Menu -> About -> FAQs) and my problem isn't listed.
  • I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the bug report will be dismissed otherwise.
  • This issue contains only one bug.
  • I have read and understood the contribution guidelines.
Affected app version

1.10.0 / code 16

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 14 (API 34)

Affected device model

Android emulator, Pixel 6 profile (1080 x 2400)

How did you install the app?

None

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Install the APK cleanly and create a folder containing two child items (drag one app onto another).
  2. Open the folder and run Remove on the first child item.
  3. Run Remove on the second (last) child item.
  4. Wait for the home screen to settle and check the parent folder object: the home screen still shows the visible text Folder, but there is no folder icon, leaving an icon-less leftover object in place.
Expected behavior

Removing the last item of a folder should remove the folder container, or keep it shown with a recognisable drawable and usable interaction; it should not leave an icon-less, zero-size leftover entry on the home screen.

Actual behavior

After removing both items of a folder (the second one being the last), the home screen still shows the folder name text but without any folder drawable, leaving an icon-less leftover object in place.

Screenshots/Screen recordings
Additional information

Package: org.fossify.home
Latest checked release: 1.10.0, checked 2026-09-19.

Removing the first item leaves the parent folder displayed normally; the defect appears only after the last item is removed.

Dominant language
Kotlin
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