r/bugs • u/bakonydraco • May 01 '18
new Bug on Reddit for Android directing users to Tree Picture Instead of Logging In
This is a bug that so far we've identified on Reddit for Android. Here's the conversation that identified the bug. The crux of the issue is that every post/comment has a 5-7 alphanumeric character identifier, and https://reddit.com/dy8riv9 or https://redd.it/dy8riv9 usually takes you right to that comment. the link https://reddit.com/login is overloaded with a prompt to login to the site, but https://redd.it/login is not. The latter directs you to the post that happened to have the 5 character string 'login' which is a 6-year-old post on what's this plant.
At some point in the Reddit for Android app, https://redd.it/login is linked to when attempting to authorize an external API and not logged in (See album). Normally when clicking on a link to authorize, if you're logged in to Reddit it will take you to a page to authorize the app, and if you're not it will take you to a page to log in. This is where the mistake happens.
Suggested bug fixes, either:
- Update https://redd.it/login to also point to the log in page
- Have the app point to https://reddit.com/login
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u/incarust Jun 19 '18
Totally new to reddit. So lost. Trying to link reddit gift to my account. Email link sent me here
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u/Seragilo Jun 24 '18
Is this some sort of initiation for Reddit newbies!? I've been sucked into some sort of android loop, only to be directed to a tree while the clock runs down on the chocolate Reddit Gift Exchange sign up!?!
CHOCOLATE!!!
help me
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u/Maceyerface Jun 26 '18
But seriously-if you click on the first link on the first link in the suggested fixes-silphroad-it tells you to uninstall your app (which i them went directly from my email verification message into Reddit & linked my account there then reinstalled Reddit) & it'll catch up too the authentication process. Basically if you're on Android is going to continue to shoot you out here so uninstall your app, link your r account then reinstall...hope that helps...
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u/blackaurora Jun 17 '18 edited Sep 16 '18
Just wanted to add that you're not the only one with the issue, and to compile some relevant links for people either looking for more info or looking for workarounds:
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/87lz9n/help_getting_into_account_on_phone/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelUSGov/comments/8ereok/april_state_election_voting_thread/dxxo1sh/
We're having the same issue on r/pokemontrades lately, and we keep getting modmails about it. I'll send this thread to the admins since they're apparently not watching this sub.
TLDR: The workaround is to not use Android's Reddit app. Use something else. I recommend the desktop site, even on mobile.
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u/Maceyerface Jun 26 '18
If you uninstall Reddit on your Android phone, go into the website & connect your accounts for the gift exchange it'll work without going thru the app. 😁 hope that helps.
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u/pantyscrambler Jul 01 '18
Yeah fuck this shit. I couldn't even sign up and finally figured it out. Now this never ending nonsense. I'll just buy my damn self something nice. At least I know I'll like it. Ffs.
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u/umer327 Jul 07 '18
I was redirected via here https://ifttt.com/applets/218664p-set-your-android-wallpaper-to-top-post-in-reddit-r-earthporn/permissions?secure_key=BAhbB0kiDDIxODY2NHAGOgZFVEkiLThiY2QzYjZiMTNhN2ViYjgwY2NjNGFmNDlmZWRjZGUwMWVjZmI2MmMGOwBU--5021213335c45645143493160bb79b3270baf277