thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Use account image for "K-9 Accounts" widget

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#7,906 opened on Jun 5, 2024

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good first issuetype: enhancement

Description

The app currently uses the app icon for the "K-9 Accounts" widget (really, a launcher shortcut). We should use the account image instead.

We want shortcuts to update when the user changes the image used for an account. Some research is needed on how to change the icon of an existing launcher shortcut.

Related:

  • #5509

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Tech stack
kotlinandroid
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.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android widget developmentLauncher shortcutsKotlinAndroid Studio
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate how to change the icon of an existing launcher shortcut in Android, as noted in the issue. Review the related issue #5509 for context. Modify the widget provider to use the account image instead of the app icon for the 'K 9 Accounts' widget. Ensure the shortcut updates when the account image is changed.