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BUG - DeSmuME core saves data to roms directory not saves

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Description

DeSmuME core saves data to roms directory not saves other cores save data in correct saves folder

Expected behavior

save data in correct saves folder (which is in configuration correctly chosen

Actual behavior

saves data when saving the game (ace attorney) to the roms folder

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. install retroarch
  2. create roms folder
  3. configure retroarch to take roms from roms folder
  4. launch game using DeSmuMe core (I teste ace attorney)
  5. save game
Version/Commit
  • RetroArch: 1.19.1
Environment information
  • OS: ios 17.5.1
  • iPhone 15 Pro

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Research direction

The report names no source files or tests. Reproduce the save in DeSmuME on iOS 17.5.1, then trace how the configured saves folder is selected versus the ROM directory; done means save data is written to the configured saves folder as it is for other cores.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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