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Keep history control buttons visible when scrolling up long history lists

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#13487 opened on May 9, 2026

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Affected version

0.28.6 and all release versions

Description

On the history page, when the list of entries is long, and the user scrolls up to see more entries, the control buttons at the top (Sort button + action buttons: Background | Play All | Popup) scroll together with the list and disappear from view.

This can make it inconvenient for users to quickly sort or perform actions, as they have to scroll back to the top to access the buttons.

Suggestion:

Keep these buttons sticky at the top so they remain visible while scrolling through long history lists.

Why this improves User Experience:

  1. Reduces the number of times users have to scroll back and forth
  2. Makes sorting and actions more efficient and immediate

Screenshots/Screen recordings

Here is a screen recording to show the behavior:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e27146f0-cac6-48bb-b7b0-a3e8f1a9b895

Contributor guide

Tech stack
androidjava
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Android RecyclerViewSticky headersJava/Kotlin
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Look at the HistoryFragment's RecyclerView and its layout. The goal is to keep the sort and action buttons sticky at the top while scrolling. This can be achieved using a StickyHeaderItemDecorator or by wrapping the list in a CoordinatorLayout with a pinned header. Check the issue comments for any additional guidance from the assignee.