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#52863: fix: blank WebContentsView after setBackgroundThrottling(false) while hidden

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Created: Aug 16, 2026, 10:42:32 AM
Merged: Aug 16, 2026, 12:19:39 PM
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Target: 44-x-y

Backport of #52844

See that PR for details.

Notes: Fixed a WebContentsView staying blank after its window is shown when setBackgroundThrottling(false) was called while the window was hidden.

Backport Information

Original PR Author
MarshallOfSound
Original PR Status
Merged
Original PR Merged At
Aug 16, 2026, 10:42:00 AM
Original PR Link
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