⚠️ How to crash Signal on an iPad in seconds (Flash Bug)

[TheAresjej]

• [x] I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates
• [x] I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
• [x] This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic

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Bug description

The bug relates to the iPad 6th gen which does not have a built-in flash for photos so selecting flash when taking photos the app automatically crashes.

Steps to reproduce

• Select the flash option on an ipad 6 gen or other iDevice that does not have flash built in.
• Take a picture
• Crash

Actual result: Application crashes

Expected result: In order not to change too much in the code, it is sufficient to block the ability to interact with the flash button.

Device info

Device: iPad 6 iOS version: 17.2 (latest at the moment) Signal version: 6.54.0.8

[Miguel-Signal]

Hi @TheAresjej

I've gone ahead and filed this bug with our engineering team. While our engineers are working on a fix, I unfortunately can't give out a specific timeline for a resolution.

Thanks again for your help in reporting this and improving Signal for everyone!