Sync Stuck in Loop / Won't Allow Code Entry

Brave Browser Sync
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Description of the issue:

There are two connected issues here. One is that the sync menu gets stuck in a notification loop when camera permissions are enabled, and I have to close the application to get out. The other is that I cannot open the menu at all if camera permissions are turned off, so I can’t enter the code manually.

Pixel 9
GrapheneOS, Android 16; Build/BP4A.260205.002

Steps to Reproduce (add as many as necessary): 1. 2. 3.

  1. Enable camera permissions for Brave in main settings

  2. Open Brave

  3. Go to Settings > Sync

  4. Select “Scan or enter sync code”

  5. Receive a popup notification reading “Device not compatible: Brave can’t run because your device doesn’t support Google Play services. Please use a supported device.”

  6. If I select “OK”, or attempt to go back, or click anywhere outside the notification, it disappears temporarily, and then immediately reappears

  7. I am forced to close the app to get it unstuck

  8. Disable camera permissions for Brave in main settings

  9. Open Brave

  10. Go to Settings > Sync

  11. Select “Scan or enter sync code”

  12. I am returned to the main settings page with a notification reading “Camera permission was not granted”

Reproduces how often:

Every time I attempt to access the sync settings.

Brave Version(See the About Brave page in the main menu):

Brave 1.88.138, Chromium 146.0.7680.178

Type of devices currently running on the Sync chain in question:

  • Custom built desktop, running Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2 (main device)
  • Laptop, running Ubuntu
  • Laptop, running Windows 11
  • Previously (now broken) stock Android Pixel 8

Additional Information:

n/a

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Thank you for reporting. This is a known issue that looks like it’s being worked on by the Android team presently:

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Thank you for the reply. It seems like the simplest solution would just be to make them two separate buttons instead of sharing the same button.

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Has there been any progress with the issue? I am still unable to sync my mobile browser. :frowning: