Summary:
When tapping the input box in the Android ChatGPT app, the conversation view is automatically forced to scroll to the bottom. This behavior disrupts the user experience when referencing earlier parts of the conversation while typing a new message.
Steps to Reproduce:
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Open the ChatGPT app on Android.
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Scroll up to view previous parts of a long conversation.
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Tap the input box to type a new message.
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The app immediately scrolls to the latest response at the bottom of the chat.
Expected Behavior:
When the user taps the input box, the chat should remain at the current scroll position, allowing the user to view earlier messages while typing. The input field should appear, but the view should not auto-jump to the bottom.
Actual Behavior:
The chat window auto-scrolls to the most recent message, making it impossible to see earlier messages while typing. This interrupts reading and referencing prior context.
Impact:
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Makes it difficult to ask context-based questions or cross-reference earlier parts of a conversation.
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Reduces usability for users conducting research or reviewing long discussions.
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Causes unnecessary scrolling and frustration.
Environment:
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Device: [OnePlus 13R]
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OS Version: [Android 14]
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App Version: [1.2025.287 (15)]
Suggested Fix:
Allow the input box to be activated without forcing auto-scroll to the bottom.
Optionally, add a “Scroll to Bottom” button to let users manually return to the latest message.
