Mobile GPT app: switching from normal mode to plan mode clears user's prompt input
Open 💬 0 comments Opened May 21, 2026 by ceilf6
Description
When using the mobile GPT app, if a user types a prompt in normal (non-plan) mode and then switches to plan mode before submitting, the previously entered prompt text is cleared.
Steps to reproduce
- Open the GPT app on mobile (iOS/Android)
- Start typing a prompt in normal mode
- Before submitting, switch to plan mode
- Observe that the text input field is now empty — the previously typed prompt is lost
Expected behavior
The user's typed prompt should be preserved when switching between normal mode and plan mode. Users often realize mid-typing that their task would benefit from plan mode, and having to re-type the prompt is a friction point.
Impact
This is a UX papercut that interrupts the user's flow. Preserving input across mode switches would reduce friction and improve the overall experience.