[GH-ISSUE #2480] Links forwarded to Android mobile app do not get saved when app is idle #1489

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opened 2026-03-02 11:57:39 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

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2026-03-02 11:57:39 +03:00

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Originally created by @spidersouris on GitHub (Feb 13, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/2480

Describe the Bug

When sharing a link to get saved to the Android mobile app, the link sometimes does not get saved: instead, the app opens on the main menu and the link needs to be forwarded to the mobile app again for it to be saved correctly.

It seems to happen when the app has been closed for some time (1+ hours) and is in some kind of idle state. I tried disabling battery optimization but the issue persists.

Steps to Reproduce

Wait for the Karakeep app to be in an idle state (not opened for 1+ hours?)
Try to forward links to the Karakeep app via the Android share menu
App will open on the main menu and the link won't get saved; forwarding needs to be done again for the link to be saved

Expected Behaviour

Should save the link and show the "Hoarded!" message instead of simply showing the home page

Screenshots or Additional Context

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Device Details

Android 16; Galaxy S25 Ultra

Exact Karakeep Version

v0.30.0 (server); v1.8.5 (app)

Environment Details

Docker on Debian 6.12.63-1 (2025-12-30) x86_64 behind Nginx

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Have you checked the troubleshooting guide?

I have checked the troubleshooting guide and I haven't found a solution to my problem

Originally created by @spidersouris on GitHub (Feb 13, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/2480 ### Describe the Bug When sharing a link to get saved to the Android mobile app, the link sometimes does not get saved: instead, the app opens on the main menu and the link needs to be forwarded to the mobile app again for it to be saved correctly. It seems to happen when the app has been closed for some time (1+ hours) and is in some kind of idle state. I tried disabling battery optimization but the issue persists. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Wait for the Karakeep app to be in an idle state (not opened for 1+ hours?) 2. Try to forward links to the Karakeep app via the Android share menu 3. App will open on the main menu and the link won't get saved; forwarding needs to be done again for the link to be saved ### Expected Behaviour Should save the link and show the "Hoarded!" message instead of simply showing the home page ### Screenshots or Additional Context _No response_ ### Device Details Android 16; Galaxy S25 Ultra ### Exact Karakeep Version v0.30.0 (server); v1.8.5 (app) ### Environment Details Docker on Debian 6.12.63-1 (2025-12-30) x86_64 behind Nginx ### Debug Logs _No response_ ### Have you checked the troubleshooting guide? - [x] I have checked the troubleshooting guide and I haven't found a solution to my problem