[GH-ISSUE #4699] [Bug] AppFlowy opens on external display that is not connected #2107

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opened 2026-03-23 21:19:46 +00:00 by mirror · 0 comments

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Originally created by @kkaulen on GitHub (Feb 21, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4699

Originally assigned to: @LucasXu0 on GitHub.

Bug Description

If you start AppFlowy, when it was previously closed while on an external display, AppFlowy places itself on the external monitor (that may not be present anymore). If an external display is connected again, AppFlowy is displayed without a problem. But if no external display can be connected, it makes AppFlowy unusable (as its GUI is in no way accessible) until an external display is connected again.

How to Reproduce

Start AppFlowy and place it on external monitor
Close AppFlowy
Unplug external display
Restart AppFlowy
See Bug. AppFlowy is displayed in task bar but cannot be accessed as it placed itself on external monitor.

Expected Behavior

Option A: Always open AppFlowy on main display
Option B: Place AppFlowy at last position before exit, but check if external display is still connected. If not, open AppFlowy on main display.

Operating System

Windows

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.4.1

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Originally created by @kkaulen on GitHub (Feb 21, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4699 Originally assigned to: @LucasXu0 on GitHub. ### Bug Description If you start AppFlowy, when it was previously closed while on an external display, AppFlowy places itself on the external monitor (that may not be present anymore). If an external display is connected again, AppFlowy is displayed without a problem. But if no external display can be connected, it makes AppFlowy unusable (as its GUI is in no way accessible) until an external display is connected again. ### How to Reproduce 1. Start AppFlowy and place it on external monitor 2. Close AppFlowy 3. Unplug external display 4. Restart AppFlowy 5. See Bug. AppFlowy is displayed in task bar but cannot be accessed as it placed itself on external monitor. ### Expected Behavior Option A: Always open AppFlowy on main display Option B: Place AppFlowy at last position before exit, but check if external display is still connected. If not, open AppFlowy on main display. ### Operating System Windows ### AppFlowy Version(s) 0.4.1 ### Screenshots _No response_ ### Additional Context _No response_