Bug: Status Bar Overlay Resets After Opening File With File Opener Plugin

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Introduction

As a developer, it's frustrating when unexpected behavior occurs in our applications. In this article, we'll delve into a specific issue related to the Capacitor Status Bar plugin and the File Opener plugin. We'll explore the problem, its expected behavior, and the steps to reproduce it.

Plugin(s) and Version

The following plugins are involved in this issue:

  • File Opener: This plugin is used to open files in the application.
  • Capacitor Status Bar: This plugin is used to manage the status bar in the application.

The version of the plugins used is:

  • File Opener: 7.0.1
  • Capacitor Status Bar: 7.0.0

Current Behavior

When using the Capacitor Status Bar plugin and setting overlays: false to prevent the app content from overlaying on the status bar, the setting resets to its default (overlays: true) after opening a downloaded report using the File Opener plugin. This issue occurs only after closing the file viewer, and the status bar overlay remains reset until the app is completely closed and reopened.

Expected Behavior

The status bar overlay setting (overlays: false) should persist even after opening and closing a file with the File Opener plugin.

Reproduction Steps

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Set overlays: false using the Capacitor Status Bar plugin.
  2. Download a report and open it using the File Opener plugin via a local notification.
  3. After viewing the file, close it by tapping "Done" or exiting the viewer.
  4. Observe that the status bar now overlays the app content (overlays: true).
  5. Fully close and reopen the app—now the status bar setting (overlays: false) is applied again.

Other Information

The reference for this issue is https://github.com/capacitor-community/file-opener/issues/74.

Capacitor Doctor

The latest dependencies and installed dependencies are:

  • @capacitor/cli: 7.0.1
  • @capacitor/core: 7.0.1
  • @capacitor/android: 7.0.1
  • @capacitor/ios: 7.0.1

Before Submitting

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  • Read and followed the bug report guidelines.
  • Attached links to possibly related issues and discussions.
  • Understood that incomplete issues (e.g., without reproduction) are closed.

Conclusion

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the issue of the status bar overlay resetting after opening a file with the File Opener plugin. In this article, we'll provide a Q&A section to help clarify any doubts and provide more information about this issue.

Q: What is the current behavior of the status bar overlay when using the File Opener plugin?

A: When using the Capacitor Status Bar plugin and setting overlays: false to prevent the app content from overlaying on the status bar, the setting resets to its default (overlays: true) after opening a downloaded report using the File Opener plugin.

Q: What is the expected behavior of the status bar overlay when using the File Opener plugin?

A: The status bar overlay setting (overlays: false) should persist even after opening and closing a file with the File Opener plugin.

Q: How can I reproduce this issue?

A: To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Set overlays: false using the Capacitor Status Bar plugin.
  2. Download a report and open it using the File Opener plugin via a local notification.
  3. After viewing the file, close it by tapping "Done" or exiting the viewer.
  4. Observe that the status bar now overlays the app content (overlays: true).
  5. Fully close and reopen the app—now the status bar setting (overlays: false) is applied again.

Q: What are the system requirements for this issue to occur?

A: This issue occurs on iOS devices with the following system requirements:

  • File Opener: 7.0.1
  • Capacitor Status Bar: 7.0.0
  • iOS: 14.0 or later

Q: How can I fix this issue?

A: Unfortunately, there is no known fix for this issue at this time. However, we recommend keeping an eye on the Capacitor Community for any updates or patches that may resolve this issue.

Q: Is this issue specific to the File Opener plugin?

A: No, this issue is not specific to the File Opener plugin. It's a general issue that can occur with any plugin that uses the Capacitor Status Bar plugin.

Q: Can I report this issue to the Capacitor Community?

A: Yes, you can report this issue to the Capacitor Community by following the bug report guidelines. Make sure to include all relevant information, including the reproduction steps and any relevant code snippets.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we've provided a Q&A section to help clarify any doubts and provide more information about the issue of the status bar overlay resetting after opening a file with the File Opener plugin. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Capacitor Community.