Add iOS external storage support (usb, sd, mircrosd)
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Description
Description
Import Scan Directory should have this directory as a default directory on iOS 14+. Looks like this only works on jailbroken devices.. testing this path on iOS 16 non-jailbroken does not result in success.
/private/var/mobile/Library/LiveFiles/com.apple.filesystems.userfsd
Expected behavior
When I plug in a usb camera kit type of adapter or microsd reader via lightning or usbc (iPad's) then RetroArch should allow for scanning of those drive.
Ultimately I think this part of the app needs rewriting to behave more like how iOS nPlayer is able to read and load files dynamically off of usb without needing to copy it locally first (or if it does then that is hidden from the user).
Actual behavior
Import Content does not list any path to the sd card or usb drives.
Steps to reproduce the bug
- Install RetroArch
- Import Content -> Manual Scan -> Content Directory -> Missing path to sdcard
Note: Applies to Scan Directory as well.
Version/Commit
You can find this information under Information/System Information
- RetroArch: 1.10.3 (I think)
Environment information
- OS: iOS 14.8
Also I have confirmed that this does indeed work - RetroArch can fully access sd cards just fine.
{
"path": "/private/var/mobile/Library/LiveFiles/com.apple.filesystems.userfsd/NO NAME/Emulation/Classics/GBC/Censored.zip#Censored (USA).gbc
"label": "Censored (USA)",
"core_path": "DETECT",
"core_name": "DETECT",
"crc32": "A91EC059|crc",
"db_name": "Nintendo - Game Boy Color.lpl"
},
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing iOS handling for Import Content → Manual Scan → Content Directory and the reported LiveFiles path on a non-jailbroken device. Reproduce with a USB or SD reader on iOS 14+; done means the external drive appears for Scan Directory and content can be scanned or loaded without requiring a local copy.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, ios
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100