linuxmint / linuxmint/timeshift

aarch64 failed to create snapshot in recent versions

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Description

Describe the bug
unable to calculate estimate time while creating snapshots both in GUI and terminal,
snapshots can be found on the disk but cannot be listed, seemed that there are not successfully created
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  • install archlinux on aarch64
  • run timeshift and create snapshots
  • unable to calculate estimate time and keep on waiting

Expected behavior

  • create snapshot smoothly as former versions

Screenshots

unable to create and list snapshots

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but they can be found on the disk

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and also cli

[archlinux@archlinux ~]$ sudo timeshift --create
[sudo] password for archlinux:
Mounted '/dev/sdh' at '/run/timeshift/17240/backup'
Estimating system size...
Creating new snapshot...(RSYNC)
Saving to device: /dev/sdh, mounted at path: /run/timeshift/17240/backup
Syncing files with rsync...
0.00% complete (??? remaining)


System:

  • Linux Distribution Name and Version: archlinux aarch64
  • Desktop: hyprland, tty
  • Timeshift Version: v25.12.4
  • Timeshift Mode: rsync
  • Display Server: wayland

any advises are appreciated 🤗

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Research direction

Start by reproducing snapshot creation on Arch Linux aarch64 with Timeshift v25.12.4 in rsync mode, using both the GUI and terminal as described. Compare the point where estimation or listing stops with the snapshots present on disk. Done means snapshots complete successfully and are listed in both interfaces without indefinite waiting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
arch-linux, linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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