[Bug] Messages' context menu stops working on macOS after background + Crash

[dev-adamant-im]

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Summary

On macOS, after the app stays in background for some time, the messages’ context menu stops working after restore. Previously this also broke the input field and caused crashes (Build 6), but since Build 18 crashes are gone and text input works. The only issue that remains is the message context menu not opening after background restore.

Steps to reproduce

1. Use the macOS app for some time.
2. Minimize/restore it from background (keep app running in Dock, don’t close).
3. Right-click on a message.
   • Menu does not open.
   • Message gets highlighted instead.
4. Try typing in the message field:
   • In Build 6: no input possible, keyboard unresponsive.
   • Only full app restart helps.
5. In Build 18+:
   • Typing and sending messages works.
   • No crash.
   • Bug persists: message context menu doesn’t open (overlay appears, message highlights, but no menu is shown).

Expected behavior

• After restoring from background, app should behave exactly as after fresh start:
  • Messages can be typed and sent.
  • Right-click context menu on messages opens normally.

Actual behavior

• After some time in background:
  • Context menu on messages stops working.
  • Previously (Build 6): input field also broke, leading to total freeze.
  • Currently (Build 18+): input field works, but context menu issue persists.

Screenshots or videos

Environment

• macOS app
• v3.11.0 Build 6 (initially reported)
• v3.11.0 (18 and following): partial improvement

Notes

• Crash observed in Build 6 is no longer reproducible in Build 18.
• See attached video: right-clicking on a message highlights the message, overlay appears, but menu does not open.
• Team discussed workaround:
  • Auto-kill app in memory after certain idle/background time.
  • Could be considered a security feature (like auto-logout).
  • Alternative: try reloading interface components dynamically (complex, high effort, uncertain success).

Call for testers

Anyone with macOS Apple Silicon, install Build from TestFlight and let it run in background for several days.

• Push notifications: optional.
• Goal: see if the bug reproduces.
• Steps: keep app in Dock, restore from background daily, check message typing and context menu (right-click).
• Post results in this thread.

Status

• Bug confirmed
• Crash fixed in Build 18
• Context menu issue persists
• Testers wanted
• Help wanted

[adamant-al]

Help wanted