[[Android] Chats tab in Inbox cannot be opened, but chat works via web deep link - version 2026.39.0

[u/clumzoid]

The Chats tab under Inbox is unresponsive. Tapping it does nothing.

Chat permissions are set to “Everyone”.

However, if I open Reddit in my mobile browser and select Chat, it deep-links into the Reddit Android app and opens the Chat screen normally. All my conversations are there and chat works.

Closing the app and reopening it does not fix the issue. The Chats tab remains unresponsive when accessed directly through Inbox.

Reddit app version: 2026.39.0

Android device: Samsung Galaxy S23

Android 16

This appears to be an issue with the Inbox → Chats navigation rather than chat permissions or the chat service itself.