Unable to link unsaved numbers to existing contacts in Messages

• /e/ version: 2.5-t
• Device model(s): beyond2lte
• Developer mode enabled: yes
• Device rooted: no
• Trackers blocker enabled: yes

Summary

Enhance contact-saving functionality when receiving a message from an unsaved number.

The problem

Steps to reproduce

1. Receive a message from an unsaved contact (number visible, no name assigned).
2. Open conversation details by clicking on the three dots in the top-right corner.
3. Select the "Save Number to Contacts" option (icon with a silhouette and a plus symbol).

What is the current behavior?

• The Contacts app opens directly to the "Create New Contact" form.
• It is not possible to associate the number with an existing contact (e.g., a contact with a known email address).

What is the expected correct behavior?

• The Contacts app should open with a list of all existing contacts, displaying an option to "Create New Contact" at the top of the list.
• The user should be able to search for an existing contact and associate the number with it or create a new contact.

Technical informations

Relevant logs (adb logcat)

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Solutions

Workaround

• Copy the number by long-pressing in the Conversation details view and manually add it to an existing contact in the Contacts app.

Possible fixes