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[BUG] No visible alarm when it goes off #228

@SLKTH

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@SLKTH

Describe the bug

When a timer expires while the app is in the background, no full-screen alarm UI is shown.
The alarm sound plays, but the only way to stop it is by opening the notification or switching back to the app manually.


To Reproduce

  1. Start a timer.
  2. Switch to another app.
  3. Wait until the timer finishes.
  4. The alarm sound plays, but no alarm screen appears automatically.

Expected behavior

When the timer expires, a full-screen alarm interface should appear so the alarm can be dismissed immediately, even if another app is currently open.

To clarify: I am not referring to a floating timer overlay — only an active alarm screen when it goes off.


Actual behavior

  • Alarm sound plays ✔️
  • Notification appears ✔️
  • Tapping the notification opens the alarm screen ✔️
  • No full-screen alarm UI appears automatically ❌

Device

  • Device model: OnePlus 15
  • Android version: Android 16
  • App version: v1.8.4
  • Installed from: F-Droid (IzzyOnDroid repository)

Environment details

  • Battery usage: Unrestricted (previously Optimized)
  • Notifications: Enabled
  • No blocked or restricted special permissions found in app settings
  • Same behaviour also observed earlier on Samsung S23 (Android 16)

Additional context

This might be expected behaviour or related to newer Android background restrictions, but I expected a full-screen alarm when the timer expires.
Love using the app nonetheless — thanks for the great work!

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