Bug 514193 - Windows UI issues: main window “Share file” does nothing, plugin toggles require UI refresh, and file receiving fails unless download folder is set (Windows + Android)
Summary: Windows UI issues: main window “Share file” does nothing, plugin toggles requ...
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: kdeconnect
Classification: Applications
Component: desktop-application (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 25.08.3
Platform: Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Albert Vaca Cintora
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Reported: 2026-01-05 16:25 UTC by tcx6
Modified: 2026-01-05 16:38 UTC (History)
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the incorrect plugin settings page (31.17 KB, image/png)
2026-01-05 16:25 UTC, tcx6
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Description tcx6 2026-01-05 16:25:07 UTC
Created attachment 188239 [details]
the incorrect plugin settings page

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Comment 1 tcx6 2026-01-05 16:38:06 UTC
Environment
Windows: Windows 11 25H2
KDE Connect (Windows): version 25.803.5525.0 (source: Microsoft Store)
Android: Android 12
KDE Connect (Android): version 1.34.4
Network: same Wi‑Fi/router (yes/no): yes ; Windows network profile (Private/Public): Private
VPN / virtual adapters (WSL / Hyper‑V / VMware): no

Issue 1: Main window “Share file” doesn’t work; tray menu “Send files” works
Steps to reproduce:

Pair two devices and ensure they are online/connected
Open the KDE Connect main window on Windows
Click “Share file” / “Send file” from the main UI
Actual result:

Clicking “Share file” does nothing (have file picker, no visible error message)
However, sending files via the system tray icon menu → “Send files” works normally
Expected result:

The main UI “Share file” should trigger the same send flow as the tray menu
If it fails, it should show a clear error (e.g., no device selected, device not reachable, permission/path issue)
Issue 2: Plugin enable/disable state doesn’t refresh until UI is reopened/redrawn
Steps to reproduce:

Open KDE Connect main window → Plugins (or feature list)
Enable/disable a plugin
Observe the UI state
Actual result:

The plugin status displayed in the user interface does not update immediately, and by default, all plugins are enabled but appear as disabled.
UI only becomes correct after a “redraw”, e.g.:
clicking the tray icon, or
tray right‑click → “Open App” (reopening the app window)
Expected result:

UI should refresh immediately after toggling plugins
Or provide a refresh action / automatically re-fetch plugin status
Issue 3: Receiving/sending files fails unless the download/receive folder is explicitly set (Windows + Android)
Steps to reproduce:

On a fresh setup (or after resetting settings), try receiving a file without configuring the download/receive folder
Try again after setting the folder
Actual result:

File transfer/receiving does not work (or fails silently) until a receive folder is set
This happens on both Windows and Android, and the lack of guidance/error messaging is confusing
Expected result:

On first file receive, prompt the user to choose a download folder (or use a sensible default like Downloads/KDEConnect)
If the folder is not set or not writable, show a clear actionable error and link to the setting