Feature Request: Option to Disable Mobile Replay While Retaining Right Panel Info on Low-End Devices #84055
Description
Problem Statement
Description:
Feature request to disable Mobile Replay while retaining the right panel information (e.g., breadcrumbs, traces, errors, and timeline) on low-end devices. A customer has expressed that this debugging context is highly valuable and more actionable for their use case than the visual replay itself, especially on resource-constrained devices.
Use Case:
The customer finds the detailed information in the right panel (e.g., breadcrumbs, network requests, errors, and traces) critical for chronological debugging. However, the visual replay can introduce performance challenges on low-end mobile devices. By offering an option to turn off the video component while retaining the chronological debugging context, Sentry can provide an optimized solution that focuses on actionable insights without compromising device performance.
Why It Matters:
For low-end mobile devices, the session replay can cause unnecessary overhead. At the same time, the detailed right panel info and timeline offer a clear and organized view of the user's session, including key events, network requests, and errors. Allowing customers to disable the video replay while keeping this context ensures they retain valuable insights without degrading the user experience.
Benefits for the Customer:
- Optimized performance on low-end devices by disabling the video replay.
- Continued availability of detailed and organized debugging context in the right panel.
- Enhanced usability for teams focused on resolving issues with minimal resource overhead.
Solution Brainstorm
Proposed Solution:
Introduce a configuration option in the Mobile Replay SDKs to:
- Disable the Session Replay.
- Retain and display all right panel info, including breadcrumbs, traces, errors, network requests, and the timeline, in the Mobile Replay UI.
Product Area
Replays