Deploy Checklist: New Expensify 2026-07-16

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Release Version: 9.4.35-6
Compare Changes: production...staging
Mobile-Expensify Changes: https://github.com/Expensify/Mobile-Expensify/compare/production...staging

This release contains changes from the following pull requests:

• fix: [Accessibility] Remove no-op Reports row grouping (action button is web-only) #93927
• Fix Profile back-button loop after copiloting into an agent #94239
• [No QA] Draft NewDot Certinia help pages (Connect, Configure, FAQ) #94269
• migrate SPLIT_EXPENSE_EDIT #94480
• [No QA] [Payment due @ahmedGaber93] [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94124 add Posted and Original amount report columns #94500
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from getOnyxTargetTransactionData #94605
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDate #94614
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestMerchant #94616
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestTag #94618
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestCategory #94621
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDescription #94624
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestAmountAndCurrency #94625
• Removed the Onyx.connect dependency from buildOptimisticNextStep in NextStepUtils.ts #94665
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94129 Add receipt-type search operator to filter guide #94736
• [Payment due @marufsharifi] Add Book a call button for Account Manager (DM header, Concierge, Help) #95129
• [No QA] Move DeployBlockerCash investigation to the V2 Melvin worker #95237
• Add option to hide selection button for structural parent rows #95248
• refactor isReportInGroupPolicy to use isGroupPolicy instead part 3 #95261
• refactor toggleSubscribeToChildReport and navigateToAndOpenReportWithAccountIDs to use useOnyx data #95265
• Move inline icon out of icon primitives #95286
• [No QA] [Payment due @DylanDylann] [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#91634 personal details prompt before virtual card reveal #95294
• Update table styles for RHP tables #95308
• Update authoring guidance files for the help site  #95314
• Part 11 - Thread delegateAccountID through split and inline edit flows #95328
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94808 document Paid status report search filter #95410
• Add bulk delete to Agents table #95431
• Fix Top Employees by Spend chart height for fewer results #95443
• fix: Home - Expense created offline in Recently added disappears & reappears after returning online #95500
• [Home Page] Update the "Getting started" slot for the Manage my team intent #95502
• refactor getDisplayNameForParticipant function to use translate part 1 #95567
• Force Control upgrade for both branches of the member-import gate #95614
• [NoQA] Add ATTRIBUTE_SEND_MESSAGE_SOURCE to ManualSendMessage #95666
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95476 Document Paid status expense report column #95676
• fix: keep multi-expense drafts submittable when a subset of expenses … #95682
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#93393 Copilot account switcher uses Switch button #95684
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95204 exclude pending card reports from Submit #95687
• Refactor: isolate allReportActions from doesReportHaveVisibleActions function #95731
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from duplicateReport #95738
• Part 5: Remove Onyx.connect() for the key: ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.TRANSACTION_VIOLATIONS in src/libs/actions/IOU.ts #95772
• Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDistanceRate #95801
• perf: scope Onyx subscriptions in report preview subtree #95807
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95651 Status column in Expensify Card list #95845
• fix: receipt lost at upload when filename has reserved characters like # #95852
• Fix Concierge thinking indicator staying hidden after first message; make it server-driven #95870
• Fix: submit saved profile address when PBA Address step is skipped on re-add #95872
• refactor: move sendInvoice navigation to the UI #95895
• Refactor Receipt functions to remove the transaction onyx #95898
• [Part 12] Refactor phone number formatting in shared delegate components #95908
• migrate missing personal details #95921
• [No QA] Fill remaining billing/cancellation FAQ gaps in New Expensify billing docs #95926
• Display DeleteAgent error on failure #95934
• [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in Duplicate tests #95935
• [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in buildCardFilterData tests #95936
• [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in SplitDistanceMessage tests #95938
• Show Pay Button under More when Export primary button is present #95945
• Fix: Saved search item remains highlighted after delete confirmation modal is dismissed #95958
• fix chat - Unexpected error on opening moved report reply thread #95979
• Remove the financialForceNewDot beta #96018
• Remove unused ignore flag #96028
• [No QA] Remove noisy hmmm log for missing personal details in workspace member lists #96030
• Advance lastUpdateID only after Onyx updates apply successfully #96039
• [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95812 deleting an agent via Security page #96050
• Update GBR pill scroll position to follow deep link position #96052
• [No QA] Fix failing tests on main from the Submit welcome modal merge race #96064
• [No QA] fix typecheck #96079
• Show Consolidated Travel Billing copy when workspace deletion is blocked by CTB #96090
• [NO QA] Add BrowserStack Automate uploads using 1Password #96100
• [No QA] Auto-file staging retest request for cherry-picked blocker fixes #96103
• Part 11: Remove Onyx.connect() for the key: ONYXKEYS.PERSONAL_DETAILS_LIST #96109
• Fix agent avatar disappearing from Share QR when offline #96112
• [No QA] Fix double reportPolicyTags declaration #96193
• Remove hard coded ellipsis #96199
• [No QA] Update useblacksmith/checkout to latest #96234
• Revert "migrate SPLIT_EXPENSE_EDIT" #96277
• [cp staging] Fix RHP tags search empty state and room members scroll after table migration. #96289
• Keep Agents row action buttons visible in selection mode #96292
• [CP Staging] Fix Season F1 custom avatars rendering partially black in Share QR code #96324
• 🍒 Cherry pick PR #96324 to staging 🍒 #96337

Mobile-Expensify PRs:

• https://github.com/Expensify/Mobile-Expensify/pull/14010
• https://github.com/Expensify/Mobile-Expensify/pull/14012

Internal QA:

• Use the Chronos time-tracking NVP for the start/stop timer button #96000 - @tgolen

Deploy Blockers:

• Tags - No empty state when search result is empty #96253
• Profile - Default avatar in share code is partially black #96254
• Expense - Description, Category and Date field open not here page when splitting expense #96255
• Agents - Agent row button outlines are not visible in selection mode #96256
• Expense - Failed scan expense does not move to a new report after marking as paid offline #96257
• Room - Room members list doesn´t show a scrollbar when several members are present. #96263
• Per diem split is not deleted when click "Remove split" button #96276
• Agent - Error when trying to delete agent approver, doesn´t disappear after deleting expense #96294
• Agents - "1 selected" button is shown below "Select multiple" in landscape mode #96297
• [$250] Public room-anon user first time tapping on sign in button or a thread open public room #96346

Chronologically ordered merged PRs (oldest first)

1. migrate SPLIT_EXPENSE_EDIT #94480
2. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-1 — Adhoc Build
3. migrate missing personal details #95921
4. fix chat - Unexpected error on opening moved report reply thread #95979
5. Add option to hide selection button for structural parent rows #95248
6. refactor: move sendInvoice navigation to the UI #95895
7. fix: [Accessibility] Remove no-op Reports row grouping (action button is web-only) #93927
8. [No QA] Fix failing tests on main from the Submit welcome modal merge race #96064
9. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-2 — Adhoc Build
10. Removed the Onyx.connect dependency from buildOptimisticNextStep in NextStepUtils.ts #94665
11. [No QA] fix typecheck #96079
12. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to f24eed5 — Adhoc Build
    ↳ https://github.com/Expensify/Mobile-Expensify/pull/14010
13. Force Control upgrade for both branches of the member-import gate #95614
14. refactor getDisplayNameForParticipant function to use translate part 1 #95567
15. Update table styles for RHP tables #95308
16. [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in buildCardFilterData tests #95936
17. [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in SplitDistanceMessage tests #95938
18. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-3 — Adhoc Build
19. Update GBR pill scroll position to follow deep link position #96052
20. Remove unused ignore flag #96028
21. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-4 — Adhoc Build
22. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDate #94614
23. [No QA] Reduce unsafe type assertions in Duplicate tests #95935
24. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from duplicateReport #95738
25. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestMerchant #94616
26. [No QA] Move DeployBlockerCash investigation to the V2 Melvin worker #95237
27. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-5 — Adhoc Build
28. [NO QA] Add BrowserStack Automate uploads using 1Password #96100
29. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-6 — Adhoc Build
30. Use the Chronos time-tracking NVP for the start/stop timer button #96000
31. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-7 — Adhoc Build
32. Update authoring guidance files for the help site  #95314
33. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-8 — Adhoc Build
34. Remove the financialForceNewDot beta #96018
35. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#93393 Copilot account switcher uses Switch button #95684
36. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94129 Add receipt-type search operator to filter guide #94736
37. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95476 Document Paid status expense report column #95676
38. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-9 — Adhoc Build
39. [No QA] [Payment due @ahmedGaber93] [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94124 add Posted and Original amount report columns #94500
40. Fix Profile back-button loop after copiloting into an agent #94239
41. refactor toggleSubscribeToChildReport and navigateToAndOpenReportWithAccountIDs to use useOnyx data #95265
42. Refactor: isolate allReportActions from doesReportHaveVisibleActions function #95731
43. fix: receipt lost at upload when filename has reserved characters like # #95852
44. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-10 — Adhoc Build
45. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 8137889 — Adhoc Build
    ↳ https://github.com/Expensify/Mobile-Expensify/pull/14012
46. Fix: Saved search item remains highlighted after delete confirmation modal is dismissed #95958
47. [No QA] Remove noisy hmmm log for missing personal details in workspace member lists #96030
48. refactor isReportInGroupPolicy to use isGroupPolicy instead part 3 #95261
49. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDescription #94624
50. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestDistanceRate #95801
51. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestCategory #94621
52. Part 11: Remove Onyx.connect() for the key: ONYXKEYS.PERSONAL_DETAILS_LIST #96109
53. Fix agent avatar disappearing from Share QR when offline #96112
54. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestTag #94618
55. Show Pay Button under More when Export primary button is present #95945
56. Fix Concierge thinking indicator staying hidden after first message; make it server-driven #95870
57. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-11 — Adhoc Build
58. Advance lastUpdateID only after Onyx updates apply successfully #96039
59. Add bulk delete to Agents table #95431
60. [Home Page] Update the "Getting started" slot for the Manage my team intent #95502
61. fix: Home - Expense created offline in Recently added disappears & reappears after returning online #95500
62. Fix Top Employees by Spend chart height for fewer results #95443
63. [Payment due @marufsharifi] Add Book a call button for Account Manager (DM header, Concierge, Help) #95129
64. Refactor Receipt functions to remove the transaction onyx #95898
65. [No QA] [Payment due @DylanDylann] [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#91634 personal details prompt before virtual card reveal #95294
66. [No QA] Fix double reportPolicyTags declaration #96193
67. [Part 12] Refactor phone number formatting in shared delegate components #95908
68. Show Consolidated Travel Billing copy when workspace deletion is blocked by CTB #96090
69. fix: keep multi-expense drafts submittable when a subset of expenses … #95682
70. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from getOnyxTargetTransactionData #94605
71. Remove hard coded ellipsis #96199
72. Move inline icon out of icon primitives #95286
73. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-12 — Adhoc Build
74. [No QA] Auto-file staging retest request for cherry-picked blocker fixes #96103
75. Remove Onyx.connect() usage for ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.POLICY_TAGS from updateMoneyRequestAmountAndCurrency #94625
76. Display DeleteAgent error on failure #95934
77. [No QA] Draft NewDot Certinia help pages (Connect, Configure, FAQ) #94269
78. Part 11 - Thread delegateAccountID through split and inline edit flows #95328
79. [NoQA] Add ATTRIBUTE_SEND_MESSAGE_SOURCE to ManualSendMessage #95666
80. perf: scope Onyx subscriptions in report preview subtree #95807
81. Part 5: Remove Onyx.connect() for the key: ONYXKEYS.COLLECTION.TRANSACTION_VIOLATIONS in src/libs/actions/IOU.ts #95772
82. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-13 — Adhoc Build
83. Fix: submit saved profile address when PBA Address step is skipped on re-add #95872
84. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#94808 document Paid status report search filter #95410
85. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95651 Status column in Expensify Card list #95845
86. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95812 deleting an agent via Security page #96050
87. [No QA] Fill remaining billing/cancellation FAQ gaps in New Expensify billing docs #95926
88. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.34-14 — Adhoc Build
89. [No QA] Docs updates for E/A#95204 exclude pending card reports from Submit #95687
90. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-0 — Adhoc Build
91. [No QA] Update useblacksmith/checkout to latest #96234
92. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-1 — Adhoc Build
93. [cp staging] Fix RHP tags search empty state and room members scroll after table migration. #96289
94. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-2 — 5eae8a7
95. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-3 — 8d7ea2f
96. Revert "migrate SPLIT_EXPENSE_EDIT" #96277
97. Keep Agents row action buttons visible in selection mode #96292
98. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-5 — f543f08
99. Mobile-Expensify submodule update to 9.4.35-6 — 10bb0b1
100. [CP Staging] Fix Season F1 custom avatars rendering partially black in Share QR code #96324
101. 🍒 Cherry pick PR #96324 to staging 🍒 #96337

Deployer verifications:

• I checked Sentry for this release version and verified that this release does not introduce any new crashes. More detailed instructions on this verification can be found here.
• I checked Sentry for the previous release version and verified that the release did not introduce any new crashes. Because mobile deploys use a phased rollout, completing this checklist will deploy the previous release version to 100% of users. More detailed instructions on this verification can be found here.
• I checked GitHub Status and verified there is no reported incident with Actions.
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[izarutskaya]

Regression progress is at 50%

PRs Failing:
#94480 with #96255
#95308 on Web with #96263
#96090 with original issue ID #96090 (comment)

PRs Untested:
#93927 - we can verify only functional part of PR #93927 (comment)

PRs pending validation:
7 Web | 19 Android | 39 iOS

[izarutskaya]

Regression progress is at 75%

PRs Failing:
#94480 with #96255
#95308 on Web with #96263
#96090 with original issue ID #96090 (comment)

PRs Untested:
#93927 - we can verify only functional part of PR #93927 (comment)
#95129 - asked to verify internally

PRs pending validation:
2 Web | 9 Android | 26 iOS

[izarutskaya]

Regression progress is at 91%

PRs Failing:
#94480 with #96255
#95308 on Web with #96263
#96090 with original issue ID #96090 (comment)

PRs Untested:
#93927 - we can verify only functional part of PR #93927 (comment)
#95129 - asked #95129 (comment)
#95265 pending validation on iOS
#95308 pending validation on iOS
#95328 pending validation on Android and iOS
#95443 pending validation on Web, Android, iOS
#95502 pending validation on iOS
#95682 pending validation on Android and iOS
#95738 pending validation on Android and iOS
#95772 pending validation on iOS
#95807 pending validation on Web, Android, iOS
#95852 pending validation on iOS
#95870 pending validation on iOS
#95895 pending validation on Android and iOS
#95979 pending validation on iOS
#96018 pending validation on iOS
#96028 pending validation on iOS

[izarutskaya]

Regression is completed

PRs Failing:
#94480 with #96255
#95308 on Web with #96263 Checking off as isn't a bug #96263 (comment)
#95443 checking off #95443 (comment)
#96090 with original issue ID #96090 (comment)

PRs Untested:
#93927 - we can verify only functional part of PR #93927 (comment)
#95129 - asked #95129 (comment) to verify internally
#95314 - no QA steps #95314 (comment)
#95807 - asked #95807 (comment)

Critical TCs that are failing:
QBO blocked with #94142
Onboarding with #96291

[jasperhuangg]