BRAVE Constantly Reprompts For Access To Thunderbird

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BRAVE Constantly Reprompts for Access to Thunderbird: A Persistent Issue

As a user of the Brave browser, you may have encountered a frustrating issue where you are constantly prompted to allow access to Thunderbird, even after granting permission. This issue is particularly annoying when using bookmarks to invoke JavaScript code that opens Thunderbird. In this article, we will delve into the details of this issue, explore the steps to reproduce it, and discuss the expected and actual results.

When a JavaScript attempts to open Thunderbird, a prompt appears, asking if you want to open Thunderbird. The prompt also displays the URL that wants to open the application and a checkbox to allow the URL to open this type of associated app. Even after ticking the checkbox, the pop-up appears every time you try to open Thunderbird using the bookmarked JavaScript code.

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Create a bookmark with the value "javascript:location.href='mailto:?SUBJECT=%27+document.title+%27&BODY=%27+escape(location.href);". This bookmark will invoke the JavaScript code that opens Thunderbird.
  2. Select any URL in the browser.
  3. Click the bookmark to invoke the JavaScript code.
  4. Tick the "allow" checkbox for your email client.
  5. Click the bookmark again to test if the issue persists.
  6. You will be repromoted to allow your email client.

As shown in the image below, ticking the "always allow" checkbox has no effect, and the pop-up appears every time you try to open Thunderbird using the bookmarked JavaScript code.

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The expected result is that the pop-up should appear only once, and after ticking the "always allow" checkbox, the issue should be resolved, and you should not be prompted to allow access to Thunderbird every time.

This issue is easily reproducible, and you can reproduce it multiple times without any issues.

The Brave version used to reproduce this issue is 1.76.74, with Chromium: 134.0.6998.89 (Official Build) (64-bit). The channel information is as follows:

  • Release (stable): [x]
  • Beta: [ ]
  • Nightly: [ ]

This issue is reproducible in the following scenarios:

  • With Brave Shields disabled: [x]
  • With Brave Rewards disabled: [x]
  • In the latest version of Chrome: [ ]

Unfortunately, there has been no response to this issue, and it remains unresolved.

In conclusion, the Brave browser constantly reprompts for access to Thunderbird, even after granting permission, which is a frustrating issue for users. This issue is easily reproducible, and the expected result is that the pop-up should appear only once after ticking the "always allow" checkbox. We hope that this article will help raise awareness about this issue and encourage the Brave team to resolve it.
BRAVE Constantly Reprompts for Access to Thunderbird: A Q&A Article

In our previous article, we discussed the issue of Brave constantly reprompting for access to Thunderbird, even after granting permission. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to help users understand the issue better and provide solutions to resolve it.

A: The issue is that Brave is not recognizing the permission granted by the user to allow access to Thunderbird, resulting in the pop-up appearing every time the user tries to open Thunderbird using the bookmarked JavaScript code.

A: This issue is specific to Brave and may be related to the browser's implementation of the permission system. Chrome, on the other hand, may have a different implementation that resolves the issue.

A: To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Create a bookmark with the value "javascript:location.href='mailto:?SUBJECT=%27+document.title+%27&BODY=%27+escape(location.href);".
  2. Select any URL in the browser.
  3. Click the bookmark to invoke the JavaScript code.
  4. Tick the "allow" checkbox for your email client.
  5. Click the bookmark again to test if the issue persists.
  6. You will be repromoted to allow your email client.

A: The expected results are that the pop-up should appear only once, and after ticking the "always allow" checkbox, the issue should be resolved, and you should not be prompted to allow access to Thunderbird every time.

A: Unfortunately, there is no known solution to resolve this issue. However, you can try the following workarounds:

  1. Disable Brave Shields: Disabling Brave Shields may resolve the issue, but it may also compromise your browser's security.
  2. Use a different email client: If you are using a different email client, you may not encounter this issue.
  3. Contact Brave Support: You can contact Brave Support to report the issue and request assistance.

A: No, this issue is not specific to Thunderbird. You may encounter similar issues with other email clients or applications.

A: Yes, you can report this issue to Brave by contacting their support team or submitting a bug report on their website.

In conclusion, the Brave browser constantly reprompting for access to Thunderbird is a frustrating issue that can be resolved by following the workarounds provided above. We hope that this Q&A article has helped you understand the issue better and provided solutions to resolve it. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.