[GH-ISSUE #6392] [BWA-219] same as this post https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5442 just with the authenticator #109327

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opened 2026-06-06 03:58:30 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 5 comments
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Originally created by @Zhane4994 on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/6392

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Go to 'bitwarden authenticator'

Expected Result

app should open up

Actual Result

crashes and shows a screen similar to the one in this post https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5442

Screenshots or Videos

https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5442

Additional Context

im on android 10, i think it may be that my phone is too old and i dont know where to find an old version apk of the thing so

Build Version

2025.12.1

What server are you connecting to?

N/A

Self-host Server Version

bitwarden.com

Environment Details

  • device: Moto g(7) play
  • OS: android os 10

Issue Tracking Info

  • I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.
Originally created by @Zhane4994 on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/6392 ### Steps To Reproduce 1. Go to 'bitwarden authenticator' ### Expected Result app should open up ### Actual Result crashes and shows a screen similar to the one in this post https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5442 ### Screenshots or Videos https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5442 <!-- Failed to upload "Movie on 2026-01-21 at 9.40 PM.mov" --> ### Additional Context im on android 10, i think it may be that my phone is too old and i dont know where to find an old version apk of the thing so ### Build Version 2025.12.1 ### What server are you connecting to? N/A ### Self-host Server Version bitwarden.com ### Environment Details - device: Moto g(7) play - OS: android os 10 ### Issue Tracking Info - [x] I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.
GiteaMirror added the app:authenticatorbug labels 2026-06-06 03:58:31 -05:00
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@bitwarden-bot commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026):

Thank you for your report! We've added this to our internal board for review.
ID: BWA-219

<!-- gh-comment-id:3782172981 --> @bitwarden-bot commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026): Thank you for your report! We've added this to our internal board for review. ID: [BWA-219](https://bitwarden.atlassian.net/browse/BWA-219) [BWA-219]: https://bitwarden.atlassian.net/browse/BWA-219?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiNWRkNTljNzYxNjVmNDY3MDlhMDU5Y2ZhYzA5YTRkZjUiLCJwIjoiZ2l0aHViLWNvbS1KU1cifQ
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@Zhane4994 commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026):

found an older version btw

<!-- gh-comment-id:3782281873 --> @Zhane4994 commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026): found an older version btw
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@Zhane4994 commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026):

found an older version btw

aand it doesnt work

<!-- gh-comment-id:3782380514 --> @Zhane4994 commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026): > found an older version btw aand it doesnt work
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@rmcdowell-bitwarden commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026):

Hi there,

I attempted to reproduce your issue and was unable to do so. Are you able to perform a clean reinstallation of the Bitwarden Authenticator app using the steps below?

  • Uninstall the Bitwarden Authenticator app
  • Restart the device (perform a full power cycle, shutting the device down completely and then restarting it)
  • Reinstall Bitwarden from the download link below

Bitwarden Downloads: https://bitwarden.com/download

We use GitHub issues as a place to track bugs and other development related issues. If your issue persists, please write us back using our “Contact support” form located on our Help Center (https://bitwarden.com/help/).

You can include a link to this issue in the message content.

Alternatively, you can also search for an answer in our help documentation or get help from other Bitwarden users on our community forums (https://community.bitwarden.com/c/support/).

The issue here will be closed.

Thanks!

<!-- gh-comment-id:3782834594 --> @rmcdowell-bitwarden commented on GitHub (Jan 22, 2026): Hi there, I attempted to reproduce your issue and was unable to do so. Are you able to perform a clean reinstallation of the Bitwarden Authenticator app using the steps below? - Uninstall the Bitwarden Authenticator app - Restart the device (perform a full power cycle, shutting the device down completely and then restarting it) - Reinstall Bitwarden from the download link below Bitwarden Downloads: https://bitwarden.com/download We use GitHub issues as a place to track bugs and other development related issues. If your issue persists, please write us back using our “Contact support” form located on our Help Center (https://bitwarden.com/help/). You can include a link to this issue in the message content. Alternatively, you can also search for an answer in our help documentation or get help from other Bitwarden users on our community forums (https://community.bitwarden.com/c/support/). The issue here will be closed. Thanks!
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@Head commented on GitHub (Jan 25, 2026):

Please reopen. It's still an issue. See latest comments in the play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitwarden.authenticator), many users facing this issue.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3796502770 --> @Head commented on GitHub (Jan 25, 2026): Please reopen. It's still an issue. See latest comments in the play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitwarden.authenticator), many users facing this issue.
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