Bug 510698 - KDE Connect : Cannot share files from PC to mobile
Summary: KDE Connect : Cannot share files from PC to mobile
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: android-application (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 24.05.2
Platform: Debian stable Linux
: NOR major
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Albert Vaca Cintora
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Depends on: 490647
Blocks:
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Reported: 2025-10-16 20:59 UTC by armulic
Modified: 2025-10-16 20:59 UTC (History)
4 users (show)

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Description armulic 2025-10-16 20:59:46 UTC 
+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #490647 +++

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SUMMARY


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
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OBSERVED RESULT


EXPECTED RESULT


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUMMARY
Regression: Cannot share files from PC to mobile(v1.31 android). 
Tried tinkering with "share and receive" config in plugin settings.

A related reddit thread discussion : https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/1binblq/ever_since_the_new_update_of_kde_connect_i_have/

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
0. Give all storage permissions on for mobile app.
1. Open KDE connect on PC (linux).
2. click -> Share a file
3. Select a file to share.
4. Regardless of configuration at plugin settings: Share and receive: customized destination directory

OBSERVED RESULT
Upon trying to send a file to mobile, the mobile notification pop as received and tap to open. 
But the file cannot be opened and doesn't exist on storage.

EXPECTED RESULT
File to be expected in 'Downloads' folder or the folder configured in "Share and receive" plugin settings.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
KDE Connect : v1.31 - android
Operating System: openSUSE Tumbleweed 20240716
KDE Plasma Version: 6.1.2
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.4.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2
Kernel Version: 6.9.9-1-default (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland