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OpenAI Codex bug causes conflicting states, high usage

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Users are reporting a bug in OpenAI's Codex application where tasks can enter conflicting states across devices, particularly after restarting the desktop application following an iPhone Remote handoff. This issue causes the application to revert to an older, unfinished task state, even when newer work has been saved. The problem appears to contribute to unexpectedly high usage and token consumption, requiring users to manually reset tasks and reconstruct their work. AI

IMPACT This bug may lead to increased costs and reduced productivity for Codex users, potentially impacting workflows that rely on cross-device synchronization.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug in a specific application feature.

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OpenAI Codex bug causes conflicting states, high usage

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Impressive_Credit397 ·

    Codex Desktop/iPhone can resume an older turn after restart, causing conflicting task states and heavy usage

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m documenting a reproducible Codex cross-device state and persistence defect that has made remote work unreliable and appears to contribute to unusually heavy allowance consumption.</p> <p>What happened:</p> <ul> <li>The same Codex task appeare…

  2. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Impressive_Credit397 ·

    Codex Desktop/iPhone can resume an older turn after restart, causing conflicting task states and heavy usage

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’m documenting a reproducible Codex cross-device state and persistence defect that has made remote work unreliable and appears to contribute to unusually heavy allowance consumption.</p> <p>What happened:</p> <ul> <li>The same Codex task appeare…

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