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[Bug - Android] Calling sidePanel.getLayout() on EdgeAndroid crashes browser #661

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@carlosjeurissen

Calling sidePanel.getLayout() on EdgeAndroid crashes browser and force uninstalls the extension from the browser.

Calling such method should never result in a crash let alone force uninstall the extension.

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    on Jul 21, 2026
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    Bugthe issue is a code defect that should be fixed
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    on Jul 21, 2026
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  5. Rahul-Bauri commented on Jul 21, 2026

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    Hi carlosjeurissen
    Thanks for reporting this issue. I have shared the details with the appropriate engineering team for further investigation. We will review the behavior and determine the root cause.

    If the team requires any additional information, logs, or repro details to assist with the investigation, I will reach out to you. We appreciate your patience and will share any updates as soon as they become available.

  6. carlosjeurissen commented on Oct 5, 2026

    @carlosjeurissen
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    Rahul-Bauri any update on this issue?

    This issue also crashes the Opera browser. As a result, opened a chromium issue at:
    https://issues.chromium.org/issues/570122802

  7. carlosjeurissen commented on Oct 9, 2026

    @carlosjeurissen
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    Rahul-Bauri more specific information on why the crash may happen can be found here:
    https://issues.chromium.org/issues/570122802

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