[HOLD #49539] [$250] iOS - Inbox becomes blank briefly after several navigation from workspace settings

[IuliiaHerets]

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Version Number: 9.0.69-1
Reproducible in staging?: Y
Reproducible in production?: N
If this was caught on HybridApp, is this reproducible on New Expensify Standalone?: N
Email or phone of affected tester (no customers): [email protected]
Issue reported by: Applause Internal Team

Action Performed:

1. Launch ND or hybrid app.
2. Go to workspace settings.
3. Tap on the workspace chat in workspace editor.
4. Swipe to the right three times (iOS swiping style) to return to Inbox.

Expected Result:

Inbox will not turn blank briefly when navigating back to Inbox.

Actual Result:

Inbox turns blank briefly when navigating back to Inbox.

Workaround:

Unknown

Platforms:

• Android: Standalone
• Android: HybridApp
• Android: mWeb Chrome
• iOS: Standalone
• iOS: HybridApp
• iOS: mWeb Safari
• MacOS: Chrome / Safari
• MacOS: Desktop

Screenshots/Videos

Bug6680806_1732989286383.ScreenRecording_12-01-2024_01-48-07_1.mp4

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[melvin-bot]

Triggered auto assignment to @mallenexpensify (Bug), see https://stackoverflow.com/c/expensify/questions/14418 for more details. Please add this bug to a GH project, as outlined in the SO.

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[mountiny]

@chrispader @kirillzyusko @hannojg something to look into, i dont think this is a blocker so demoted.

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[WojtekBoman]

Hi! I'll take a look at it :)

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[mountiny]

Any luck so far @WojtekBoman ?

[WojtekBoman]

I'm still investigating it 👀

[WojtekBoman]

@mountiny

I don't know how urgent this task is, but I checked how it works on our branch with improved bottom tabs and it seems that this issue doesn't occur there, because workspace settings page contains the bottom tab bar and it's not possible to go back using swipe on this page. If we can wait for our PR to be merged, I believe we can put this issue on hold. If not I'll try to find a solution for the current version :) I'm attaching videos with a reproduction of this issue from our PR:

Screen.Recording.2024-12-04.at.16.40.51.mov

Screen.Recording.2024-12-04.at.16.41.57.mov

[mountiny]

it's not possible to go back using swipe on this page.

I think we might need to discuss that on the PR

[kirillzyusko]

Hello @WojtekBoman 👋

Do you think this problem is related to this problem: #53359?

From a description point of view they look very similar to each other 👀

[WojtekBoman]

Hi @kirillzyusko!

I have checked the issue you mentioned and cannot determine if it is connected at this time.

About this issue:

In my opinion, the cause of this error is the new `Home' screen pushed when we open the chat from workspace settings. This screen is rendered first time when we go back to it and because it is being rendered for the first time it does not appear immediately. Furthermore, I think the expected result in this case would be to return from the workspace list to settings instead of the chat list page.

I'm attaching a navigation state snapshot from the chat opened from the workspace settings. You can notice that we have two home screens in the navigation state and this is the source of the problem.

{
    "stale": false,
    "type": "stack",
    "key": "stack-eECbmLpJ3eH4jn7os4zAT",
    "index": 3,
    "routeNames": [
        "BottomTabNavigator",
        "ValidateLogin",
        "TransitionBetweenApps",
        "Concierge",
        "TrackExpense",
        "SubmitExpense",
        "Attachments",
        "ProfileAvatar",
        "WorkspaceAvatar",
        "ReportAvatar",
        "not-found",
        "RightModalNavigator",
        "FullScreenNavigator",
        "LeftModalNavigator",
        "DesktopSignInRedirect",
        "ExplanationModalNavigator",
        "FeatureTrainingModalNavigator",
        "WelcomeVideoModalNavigator",
        "WorkspaceJoinUser",
        "TransactionReceipt",
        "ConnectionComplete",
        "Settings_Workspaces",
        "Settings_Preferences",
        "Settings_Security",
        "Settings_Profile",
        "Settings_Wallet",
        "Settings_About",
        "Settings_Troubleshoot",
        "Settings_TeachersUnite",
        "Settings_Subscription",
        "Search_Central_Pane",
        "Report"
    ],
    "routes": [
        {
            "key": "BottomTabNavigator-sBFO700o0OLGFBY5kJCSf",
            "name": "BottomTabNavigator",
            "state": {
                "stale": false,
                "type": "stack",
                "key": "stack--oict0Uf-n-1uDFawe7kg",
                "index": 2,
                "routeNames": ["Home", "Search_Bottom_Tab", "Settings_Root"],
                // here's the problem!!!
                "routes": [
                    {"key": "Home-WUo0QxbwVxl8ZtS9aDY4u", "name": "Home"},
                    {"key": "Settings_Root-Ue-woVWiI7dB1pNi8Ggmc", "name": "Settings_Root"},
                    {"key": "Home--4mU8eS8qr6EqKAfimj6_", "name": "Home"}
                ]
            }
        },
        {"key": "Settings_Workspaces-7Qrs8JEkdkhleK9FIdY0t", "name": "Settings_Workspaces", "params": {}},
        {
            "key": "FullScreenNavigator-7cjb85MunwBYh4me17S2y",
            "name": "FullScreenNavigator",
            "params": {"initial": true, "screen": "Workspace_Initial", "params": {"policyID": "8852B572B18D6DC3"}, "path": "/settings/workspaces/8852B572B18D6DC3"},
            "state": {
                "stale": false,
                "type": "stack",
                "key": "stack-jyqQad877x2EHVsP9V3P8",
                "index": 0,
                "routeNames": [
                    "Workspace_Initial",
                    "Workspace_Profile",
                    "Workspace_Workflows",
                    "Workspace_Invoices",
                    "Workspace_Members",
                    "Policy_Accounting",
                    "Workspace_Categories",
                    "Workspace_More_Features",
                    "Workspace_Tags",
                    "Workspace_Taxes",
                    "Workspace_ReportFields",
                    "Workspace_ExpensifyCard",
                    "Workspace_CompanyCards",
                    "Per_Diem",
                    "Distance_Rates",
                    "Policy_Rules"
                ],
                "routes": [{"key": "Workspace_Initial-6aCwlX184gJbX463F9apa", "name": "Workspace_Initial", "params": {"policyID": "8852B572B18D6DC3"}}]
            }
        },
        {"key": "Report-iKe0jp4Dhphue_k2mUjIZ", "name": "Report", "params": {"reportID": "5846539004240011"}}
    ]
}

[c3024]

The RCA looks same as the RCA for this issue too.

[melvin-bot]

@mallenexpensify, @mountiny, @WojtekBoman, @c3024 Whoops! This issue is 2 days overdue. Let's get this updated quick!

[melvin-bot]

This issue has not been updated in over 15 days. @mallenexpensify, @mountiny, @WojtekBoman, @c3024 eroding to Monthly issue.

P.S. Is everyone reading this sure this is really a near-term priority? Be brave: if you disagree, go ahead and close it out. If someone disagrees, they'll reopen it, and if they don't: one less thing to do!

[mallenexpensify]

In held PR

Now, after the Native stack PR and the RN upgrade, are we waiting for anything else with this PR, or should we approach a final stretch sprint now? 🏃‍♂️