Workspace Default Container Randomised on Update

[JaapSkinner]

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What happened?

When updating zen the default containers associated with each workspace seem to randomize. This does not occur every update and is seemingly random. Zen will just open back up and the workspace will have a different default container. Tested on multiple devices across ubuntu 22.04 and windows x64 and arm.

Pinned Tabs do not move but essentials do (container essentials are enabled)

Version

1.12.7b (Firefox 138.0.4)

What platform are you seeing the problem on?

Windows - aarch64, Windows - x64, Linux (AppImage)

What component is this issue related to?

Workspaces

Relevant log output if applicable

[mr-cheffy]

Could you please show a video? Make sure no addons are affectintg this behaviour

[JaapSkinner]

Zen is stock, video is a little bit awkward to produce given the nature of updates, im not sure how to install a specific version of zen then re update it. Again it only happens on some updates. Might be related to a syncing problem as I notice it will occur on one device then get synced across to another.

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @JaapSkinner. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• Default containers in workspaces are randomized after updates.
• Affects devices on Ubuntu 22.04 and Windows.
• Sporadic issue; pinned tabs remain unaffected.
• Difficulty in capturing the issue on video; potential syncing problem across devices.

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[JaapSkinner]

Still an issue, I tried collecting a video but the last zen update hasnt triggered the problem on laptop. (it did on PC but i wasnt recording :( )

It does seem less random though. I have 3 "containers" now profiles and and the base / default container "personal" does not have problems but my uni and work ones swap. All uni workspaces become work and all work become uni. I am wondering if this is a syncing problem with the laptop now? i am not sure. Since the workspace syncs but containers / profiles do not. If there is an index mismatch or something between them potentially?

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @JaapSkinner. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• Issue with Zen where default containers in workspaces are randomized after updates.
• Affects Ubuntu 22.04 and Windows, specifically Firefox version 1.12.7b.
• Sporadic issue, not affecting pinned tabs, possibly linked to syncing problems.
• Attempts to capture the issue on video have been unsuccessful.
• Problem seems less random now, with specific containers swapping roles.

Next Steps:

• Please confirm if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop repository by commenting here.
• If no further activity occurs, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!