[tor-bugs] #7775 [TorBirdy]: cannot decrypt both encrypted & encrypted+signed emails in k9 mail+APG

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#7775: cannot decrypt both encrypted & encrypted+signed emails in k9 mail+APG
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 Reporter:  johnshaft  |          Owner:  ioerror
     Type:  defect     |         Status:  new    
 Priority:  normal     |      Milestone:         
Component:  TorBirdy   |        Version:         
 Keywords:             |         Parent:         
   Points:             |   Actualpoints:         
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Comment(by sukhbir):

 Based on the error message (`no suitable secret key found`), the reason
 for this can be that we are enabling `--throw-keyids` for `gpg`, i.e.,
 `gpg` will not put the recipient key IDs into encrypted messages. So when
 you send an encrypted message using TorBirdy + Enigmail and try to decrypt
 it using APG, it is possible that because APG cannot find a recipient key
 and because it is not trying '''all''' the secret keys, it gives up and
 throws this error.

 A good way to confirm this is: in TorBirdy's preferences, go to `Privacy
 Settings` and check the `Put the recipient key IDs into encrypted
 messages` option. Then try the above steps by sending an encrypted mail
 using TorBirdy and decrypting it using APG. You should be able to do so.

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