[Resolved] Bug where steps may be deleted due to communication errors during manual sync (Last Updated: 2025/9/9)

2025-08-29 06:23:10 UTC 2025-09-09 07:12:07 UTC

Overview

In the mobile app, when data synchronization failed due to network errors or other issues while editing a manual that contained images, a bug occurred where steps were deleted from the manual data on the mobile app side.

If draft saving is performed while in the deleted state due to the bug, the server data will be overwritten, causing manual steps to be lost on both mobile and server sides.

Occurrence Time and Status

Occurred: From Version 6.1.0 onwards
Resolved: Version 6.4.6 (Released September 8, 2025)

Affected Features

  • Manual editing function

Workaround

Communication failures when saving drafts, updating, or publishing on the mobile app are the conditions for this bug to occur.
Therefore, when editing on the mobile app, operating in areas with good network conditions and preventing communication errors can reduce the possibility of this bug occurring.

For Affected Users

A bug fix version has been released, so please update the app to the latest version.
If it's difficult to update immediately, please follow the steps below.

If steps have disappeared when opening a manual editing screen on the mobile app

  1. Stop operating from the mobile app without saving the edited content
  2. Clear the mobile app cache and delete the editing data on the device

 Operation: Clear device local data (Mobile app)
 https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/11308841

* The cache (local data) to be discarded includes editing data of other manuals that were being edited on the operating device and temporary files of bookmarked manuals.
After deleting the cache, please download data again as needed.

If steps have disappeared from the mobile app data and the web browser data has also been deleted due to draft saving, updating, or publishing

Please restore the manual from backup.

 Operation: Restore manual from backup (Web Browser)
 https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/9917832

However, manuals restored from backup will be newly created with a different URL from the original manual.
If linked from other pages or manuals, link replacement will be necessary.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our users.
For inquiries regarding this issue, please contact us through here.

Update History

2025/9/9 Updated regarding recovery completion
2025/9/3 Change the affected scope from iOS app to mobile apps including Android app
2025/9/1 Create new


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