This bug report should collect the recent observations and user experiences shared on the Discord server (see Orion sync - unpredictable in orion-discussions)
This issue appears when enabling iCloud Drive synchronization for tabs and saved window.
Issue Description
Me and other users have reported unexpected behavior when using iCloud Drive synchronization for tabs and saved windows in the Orion browser. This issue manifests as previously closed tabs reappearing randomly, particularly after certain events such as:
- Crashes caused by the "Check for Updates" routine
- Waking a Macbook from sleep -> Orion crashes
- On random occasions while browsing
Observations
- Reappearing tabs can be up to a week old
- Tabs reappear out of order, despite being part of a tab tree
- Recent tabs are still available, but it's cumbersome to close older ones to return to the desired state
- The issue is difficult to reproduce due to its unpredictable nature
Current Workarounds
Applying the steps from the Troubleshooting Syncing Data Issues when closing Orion manually for updates or rebooting works in most cases but still is ineffective in the case of a crash.
Potential Cause
@Vlad already suggested that iCloud Drive may be lagging behind and enforcing an outdated state on Orion. This could explain the reappearance of previously closed tabs.
Orion is expected to provide flawless synchronization, even in the case of crashes and between devices, such as Safari and Firefox.
0.99.128.2-rc (WebKit 619.1.11.111.2)
Sonoma (14)