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Version Number: 9.0.82-2
Reproducible in staging?: Yes
Reproducible in production?: No
If this was caught on HybridApp, is this reproducible on New Expensify Standalone?: Yes, reproducible on both
If this was caught during regression testing, add the test name, ID and link from TestRail: Exp
Email or phone of affected tester (no customers): applausetester+010108kh@applause.expensifail.com
Issue reported by: Applause Internal Team
Device used: iPhone 15 Pro Max / iOS 18.2
App Component: Other

Action Performed:

Bug 1:

1. Launch ND or hybrid app.
2. Open chat.
3. Tap + > Add attachment .
4. Tap Choose from gallery.
5. Select an image.

Bug 2:

1. Launch ND or hybrid app.
2. Go to Account settings > Profile.
3. Tap on the avatar.
4. Tap Choose from gallery.
5. Select any photo.

Expected Result:

Bug 1:
Device gallery will open.

Bug 2:
Avatar edit page will open.

Actual Result:

Bug 1:
Device gallery does not open. Composer is not responsive.

Bug 2:
Avatar edit page does not open.

Workaround:

Unknown

Platforms:

• Android: Standalone
• Android: HybridApp
• Android: mWeb Chrome
• iOS: Standalone
• iOS: HybridApp
• iOS: mWeb Safari
• MacOS: Chrome / Safari
• MacOS: Desktop

Screenshots/Videos

Bug6709216_1736352770521.ScreenRecording_01-09-2025_00-11-49_1.mp4

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Issue Owner

Current Issue Owner: @VictoriaExpensify

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Triggered auto assignment to @marcochavezf (DeployBlockerCash), see https://stackoverflowteams.com/c/expensify/questions/9980/ for more details.

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Triggered auto assignment to @VictoriaExpensify (Bug), see https://stackoverflow.com/c/expensify/questions/14418 for more details. Please add this bug to a GH project, as outlined in the SO.

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