thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Create Archive Folder if None Exists

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#8,390 opened on Oct 22, 2024

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Description

Checklist

  • I have used the search function to see if someone else has already submitted the same bug report.
  • I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.

App

Thunderbird for Android

App version

8.0b4

Where did you get the app from?

Google Play

Android version

14

Device model

Samsung Galaxy S23

Steps to reproduce

Attempt to archive an email without an archive folder, It fails.

Expected behavior

Thunderbird desktop creates an archive folder when a message is archived - even if an archive folder doesn't exist. TB for Android should do the same.

Actual behavior

Currently Thunderbird for Android does not generate an archive folder.

Logs

No response

Contributor guide

Tech stack
kotlinandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Kotlin syntaxAndroid app structureemail folder operations
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Look for the archive action handler in the codebase, likely in an email list or viewer class. Check if there is an existing folder creation mechanism for other actions (e.g., moving to junk). The discussion in the issue suggests checking if the archive folder exists and creating it if not. Examine the 'Archive' use case or repository methods. Files like 'EmailRepository.kt' or 'ArchiveWorker.kt' may be relevant.
Create Archive Folder if None Exists · thunderbird/thunderbird-android#8390 | Good First Issue