Dialer does not update new contacts instantly (or soon), restart of the app is required
- /e/ version: 0.18-q
- Device model(s): h850
- Device rooted: no
Summary
Study why the /e/OS Dialer does not update new contacts instantly (or soon), restart of app is required to update number to name.
The problem
Steps to reproduce
- receive or make a call from or to a previously not recognized (not saved) contact
- find the caller in Dialer
- open menu to item and choose add new contact
- add a name and whatabouts and save the contact
- you shall be dropped back to Dialer
What is the current behavior?
The caller is not translated in /e/OS Dialer and /e/OS Message. The item displays the number for several hours. Sending the app to background or locking device does not help.
What is the expected correct behavior?
The item of the caller shall immediately be updated with the recently saved name in /e/OS Dialer and /e/OS Message. The Dialer knows that new contact had to be set and shall request an update of its local database or registry.
Technical informations
Relevant logs (adb logcat
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Solutions
Workaround
Kill the Dialer app by swiping it away in app navigator (square at the Navigation bar) and reopen the Dialer. The contact is updated immediately.
Possible fixes