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[Bug] Keys "stuck" after dynamic keymap set

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#24,516 opened on Oct 23, 2024

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Description

Describe the Bug

If a key is held down and you set a new layout (through VIA hotswapping for example), the "previous" key will be stuck in a pressed state.

Keyboard Used

ODIN V2

Link to product page (if applicable)

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Operating System

Windows

qmk doctor Output

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Is AutoHotKey / Karabiner installed

  • AutoHotKey (Windows)
  • Karabiner (macOS)

Other keyboard-related software installed

No response

Additional Context

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate how dynamic keymap swapping interacts with key state tracking. Look for code that handles key press/release events and state reset during keymap change.
Tech stack
c
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
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.
Over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
Ckeyboard firmware concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20