Bug 504982

Summary: Share files doesn't work from kdeconnect.
Product: [Applications] kdeconnect Reporter: babypoudel89+kde
Component: commonAssignee: Albert Vaca Cintora <albertvaka>
Status: REPORTED ---    
Severity: normal CC: andrew.g.r.holmes, babypoudel89+kde, simon
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Other   
OS: Linux   
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Description babypoudel89+kde 2025-05-29 20:01:17 UTC 
SUMMARY
Share files doesn't work from kdeconnect -> share files -> open file.
But works as, Dolphin -> right click file -> share to <device> via KDE Connect
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open KDE Connect 
2. click share files
3. open file

OBSERVED RESULT
File not sent. No failed transfer error. No notification on the phone. 

EXPECTED RESULT
Files to be shared.

Operating System: Arch Linux 
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.14.0
Qt Version: 6.9.0
Kernel Version: 6.14.7-arch2-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 12 × AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics
Memory: 5.6 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon Graphics


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Old bug. With Android app haven't tried with IOS.
Comment 1 simwat 2025-09-22 15:32:02 UTC 
I get this as well:
Environment:
Ubuntu Studio 25.04 (KDE Plasma)
KDE Connect 24.12.3
3 PCs

Tests performed:
CLI
kdeconnect-cli --share … -d <device-id> → works PC↔PC and PC↔phone.
kdeconnect-cli --ping -d <device-id> → works, shows up in daemon logs.

Dolphin integration
Right-click → Send via KDE Connect → works PC↔PC.

KDE Connect GUI app
Open device → click Share file → nothing happens PC↔PC.
No file received.
No new lines in daemon logs when clicking the button.

Config:
incoming_path is valid and writable (~/Documents/kdeconnect).
“Share and Receive” plugin enabled on all devices.
Devices are paired and reachable.

Conclusion:
Backend works (CLI + Dolphin prove it).
GUI “Share file” button does not call the share plugin for PC↔PC.
Appears to be a GUI bug, not a network or permission issue.