libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Android] Cloud sync saves/states

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Description

I am running RetroArch v.1.9.6 on my Samsung S21 (Android 11). I also have RetroArch v.1.9.6 on my pc. I have some saves/states that I am using on my PC that I have automatically cloud synced to my Google Drive and then to my phone. I cannot get my phone to recognize and use these saves/states, it will only use local saves/states from an unknown directory that I cannot find. I have deleted the contents of my "saves" and "states" folder and let my auto-sync program repopulate it, but my phone still only uses local saves/states. I reset my directories and reconfigured them to the folder I want them to use, still no luck. I did the same process on my PC and it has no problem using the saves/states from my Google Drive. Any ideas why my phone isn't playing nice?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the save/state behavior on Android 11 with RetroArch v1.9.6, using the Google Drive-synced folders and the configured directories described in the report. Compare which directories the phone and PC use; done when the Android installation recognizes and uses the synced saves and states.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, google-cloud
Domain
cloud, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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