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Record widget won't start from the lockscreen

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Assessment

Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
65/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev

Research direction

Find the widget receiver class and the recording activity launch code in the codebase. Check AndroidManifest.xml for widget configuration and lockscreen-related flags. The fix likely involves adding FLAG_SHOW_WHEN_LOCKED to the recording activity or configuring the widget to work on lockscreen. Test by adding the widget to lockscreen and verifying recording starts without device unlock.

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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

1.7.1

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 17

Affected device model

Google Pixel 9

How did you install the app?

Google Play Store

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Add widget on the lockscreen
  2. Lock the screen
  3. Tap on the widget
  4. Password is required before starting record
Expected behavior

Don't required to unlock the phone

Actual behavior

Ask for password

Screenshots/Screen recordings

No response

Additional information

No response

Dominant language
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