Slack mobile app file attachment button non-functional
The file and photo attachment button in the Slack mobile app fails to respond, preventing users from sharing files in conversations. This is a core communication feature that affects anyone using Slack on mobile. The issue appears to be a persistent app-level bug with no in-app workaround.
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