New conversation shortcut doesn't work

[naveensingh]

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Affected app version

1.1.7

Affected Android/Custom ROM version

All

Affected device model

All

How did you install the app?

GitHub releases

Steps to reproduce the bug

1. Long press app icon
2. Click New conversation shortcut

Expected behavior

Shortcut takes me to the New conversation screen:

Actual behavior

Shortcut takes me to an empty chat screen:

Screenshots/Screen recordings

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Additional information

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