Incorrect behavior when signing in from Synced tabs page

[data-sync-user]

Steps to reproduce:

Case 1:

1. Go to Synced Tabs.
2. Tap on Sync and Save Data.
3. Tap Ready to Scan.
4. Scan the QR code from Desktop.
5. Tap on Confirm Pairing on your mobile device, and Yes, Approve Device on Desktop.
6. Observe the behavior.

Case 2:

1. Go to Synced Tabs.
2. Tap on Sync and Save Data.
3. Tap Use Email Instead.
4. Enter the email and password, and tap Sign In.

Expected results:

The page populated with all the synced tabs is displayed.

Actual Results:

• Case 1: The user needs to tap Sync and Save Data from the "Approval Now Required" page, then Close on the Sync and Save Data page. Afterward, the user is redirected back to the Firefox Sync page.
• Case 2: The user is redirected back to the Firefox Sync page.

Additional Information: Although this is the behavior in Synced Tabs, when accessing the main menu on the homepage, the user appears logged in.

Device & build information

• Device: iPhone 14 Pro Max (iOS 16.2), iPhone 15 Pro (18.2), iPhone 13 Pro (17.7), iPhone SE (17.5)
• Build version: FF v133 (46984)
• First seen version:

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[data-sync-user]

➤ Nishant Bhasin commented:

Afaik this is how sync works and if any changes are required then we should look into from backend and change there.

How is Android handling this flow Adina Petridean