[GH-ISSUE #4241] Android client does not retain settings after logout #27943

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opened 2026-04-18 11:39:41 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @raidenii on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/4241

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Go to settings and change some user setting, e.g., others->clear clipboard to 30s
  2. Click logout from 3-dot menu after vault is locked
  3. Log back into Bitwarden
  4. Check settings

Expected Result

The client settings should retain.

Actual Result

Client settings are reverted to default.

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Additional Context

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Build Version

2024.11.1

What server are you connecting to?

Self-host

Self-host Server Version

Vaultwarden latest

Environment Details

Pixel 7 Android 15

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 @raidenii on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/4241 ### Steps To Reproduce 1. Go to settings and change some user setting, e.g., others->clear clipboard to 30s 2. Click logout from 3-dot menu after vault is locked 3. Log back into Bitwarden 4. Check settings ### Expected Result The client settings should retain. ### Actual Result Client settings are reverted to default. ### Screenshots or Videos _No response_ ### Additional Context _No response_ ### Build Version 2024.11.1 ### What server are you connecting to? Self-host ### Self-host Server Version Vaultwarden latest ### Environment Details Pixel 7 Android 15 ### 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 bug label 2026-04-18 11:39:41 -05:00
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@bitwarden-bot commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024):

Thank you for your report! We've added this to our internal board for review.
ID: PM-14545

<!-- gh-comment-id:2459896082 --> @bitwarden-bot commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024): Thank you for your report! We've added this to our internal board for review. ID: PM-14545
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@SaintPatrck commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024):

Hi @raidenii,

Thank you for reporting your issue. The behavior you're describing is expected. When a user logs out all of their device specific settings, like vault timeout, are cleared. If you lock your vault instead of logging out, your settings will be retained when the vault is unlocked.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2459944778 --> @SaintPatrck commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2024): Hi @raidenii, Thank you for reporting your issue. The behavior you're describing is expected. When a user logs out all of their device specific settings, like vault timeout, are cleared. If you lock your vault instead of logging out, your settings will be retained when the vault is unlocked.
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Reference: github-starred/android#27943