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Flutter Apps Ship Reinstall Bug That Wipes Local Data
A common Flutter bug treats returning users as new after app reinstall, showing onboarding instead of their data. The issue arises because local storage is wiped but cloud data remains, and most apps fail to detect this state. A solution called RestoreKit offers a state machine to handle reinstall recovery.
Meridian48 take
The article promotes a paid package, but the underlying problem is real and widespread; developers should audit their cold-launch logic regardless.
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