Text in FlatList is not selectable on Android

[LA-Johan]

Description

Bug previously opened here.

It was claimed to be fixed here but still reproduces on 0.75.4

Steps to reproduce

Try to select text in provided reproducer, it won't work for item in flat list. Note that sometimes it will work after a hot reload.

/**
 * Sample React Native App
 * https://github.com/facebook/react-native
 *
 * @format
 */

import React from 'react';
import {
  FlatList,
  SafeAreaView, StyleSheet,
  Text,
} from 'react-native';

function App(): React.JSX.Element {
  return (
    <SafeAreaView>
      <Text style={styles.text} selectable>I am selectable</Text>
      <FlatList data={[1]} renderItem={ListText}/>
    </SafeAreaView>
  );
}

const ListText = () => {
  return <Text style={styles.text} selectable>I am not selectable</Text>;
};

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  text: {
    fontSize: 20,
    padding: 10,
  },
});

export default App;

React Native Version

0.75.4

Affected Platforms

Runtime - Android

Output of npx react-native info

info Fetching system and libraries information...
System:
  OS: macOS 15.0
  CPU: (12) arm64 Apple M3 Pro
  Memory: 206.94 MB / 36.00 GB
  Shell:
    version: "5.9"
    path: /bin/zsh
Binaries:
  Node:
    version: 20.9.0
    path: ~/.asdf/installs/nodejs/20.9.0/bin/node
  Yarn:
    version: 1.22.22
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/yarn
  npm:
    version: 10.1.0
    path: ~/.asdf/plugins/nodejs/shims/npm
  Watchman:
    version: 2024.08.19.00
    path: /opt/homebrew/bin/watchman
Managers:
  CocoaPods:
    version: 1.14.3
    path: /Users/johanlndll/.gem/ruby/3.1.4/bin/pod
SDKs:
  iOS SDK:
    Platforms:
      - DriverKit 24.0
      - iOS 18.0
      - macOS 15.0
      - tvOS 18.0
      - visionOS 2.0
      - watchOS 11.0
  Android SDK: Not Found
IDEs:
  Android Studio: 2024.2 AI-242.21829.142.2421.12409432
  Xcode:
    version: 16.0/16A242d
    path: /usr/bin/xcodebuild
Languages:
  Java:
    version: 17.0.10
    path: /usr/bin/javac
  Ruby:
    version: 3.1.4
    path: /Users/johanlndll/.rubies/ruby-3.1.4/bin/ruby
npmPackages:
  "@react-native-community/cli": Not Found
  react:
    installed: 18.3.1
    wanted: 18.3.1
  react-native:
    installed: 0.75.4
    wanted: 0.75.4
  react-native-macos: Not Found
npmGlobalPackages:
  "*react-native*": Not Found
Android:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: false
iOS:
  hermesEnabled: true
  newArchEnabled: false

Stacktrace or Logs

Does not crash.

Reproducer

https://github.com/LA-Johan/list-select

Screenshots and Videos

selectable.mov

[shubhamguptadream11]

@fabOnReact Can you please re look in this issue. Fix provided by you here, somehow is not working in latest release for old and new arch both.

[MobinAkhter]

Hi, I'd like to work on this issue. Please assign it to me :)

[tradejak]

@shubhamguptadream11 @fabOnReact @MobinAkhter I'm currently facing this issue on my company's application for React Native 0.72.0. Same exact situation, occurs only on android, doesn't function on first load but hot reloads fix it.

I'm new to React Native development, how long does it typically take an issue like this to be assigned? I'm surprised we have a volunteer above but no follow up.

[bestofaIl]

Just tested with React Native v0.79.1 — the issue still occurs. Is there any progress or a planned resolution?

[soutua]

Noticed that this issue was fixed in our app when we upgraded from React Native 0.79 to 0.81, so I think this issue has been fixed at some point. We are using the new arch in our app.