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#50817: fix: devtools re-attaches on open when previously detached

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Created: Apr 8, 2026, 10:37:18 AM
Merged: Apr 8, 2026, 1:48:32 PM
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Target: 40-x-y

Backport of #50807

See that PR for details.

Notes: Fixed an issue where DevTools would re-attach to the window when opened after previously being detached.

Released in v40.9.0

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#50807: fix: devtools re-attaches on open when previously detached
Original PR Author
codebytere
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Apr 8, 2026, 10:36:48 AM
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