Unable to merge multiple blocks on Android via backspace/delete key

[dcalhoun]

Description

On Android, after splitting a text block (e.g. paragraph, heading) multiple times via tapping the return key, it is not possible to merge the multiple blocks together. It requires moving the cursor before pressing the backspace key to merge.

Step-by-step reproduction instructions

1. Launch Android app.
2. Create a new post.
3. Add a paragraph block.
4. Add text to paragraph block.
5. Place cursor in the middle of text.
6. Tap return key twice.
7. Tap delete key twice.

Expected behaviour

The multiple blocks are merged into one block.

Actual behaviour

The multiple blocks are merged into two blocks. You must reposition the cursor temporary before you can use the delete key to merge the remaining two blocks.

Screenshots or screen recording (optional)

android-multi-block-merge.mp4

WordPress information

• WordPress version: WordPress.com
• Gutenberg version: 1.47.0
• Are all plugins except Gutenberg deactivated? Yes
• Are you using a default theme (e.g. Twenty Twenty-One)? No

Device information

• Device: Samsung Galaxy S20 5G FE
• Operating system: Android 11
• WordPress app version: adebe9264639c6b5398d35b4181f3bec27f3954e (1.47.0 release)

[dcalhoun]

@geriux closing this as I believe you addressed it within #29074. Please reopen if I am mistaken.