Draft Chat Message is Cleared When User Returns to Board/Exits Input (Mobile App) #2269
Description
What is the problem?
The in-game chat on the mobile app clears the input field if the user begins typing a message, then taps outside the chat box (e.g., to make a move on the board) and returns to the chat later.
This forces the user to re-type the entire message, which is a poor user experience for a mobile chat. The expected behavior is that the draft text should be retained until the message is explicitly sent or the game ends.
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Steps to reproduce the bug
Start any timed game (e.g., 10+0 Casual).
Open the in-game chat.
Type a partial message (e.g., "This message will disappear"). DO NOT send it.
Tap on the chess board area to close the chat/keyboard view.
Optional: Play a move.
Re-open the in-game chat.
Expected Behavior
The partially typed message ("This message will disappear") should still be present in the chat input field.
Actual Behavior
The chat input field is cleared, and the text is lost.
App version
0.17.8
Device Info
Device: iPhone 14 OS Version: iOS 18
Additional information
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