[Bug]: Mac OS - Files that disappear (and reappear) when moved via the web interface to a folder (and perhaps also from another Mac)
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### Bug description
When, in the web interface (or on another Mac using the same account), you move a file from its original location to a new folder, the file disappears from its original location in Finder on the Mac but does not appear in the destination folder (especially if the folder is empty and does not have the cloud icon with an arrow). On the server side, the file is present.
I have found that if any changes are made on the server side to that folder—such as copying another file or renaming one of them—the files that were not previously visible then appear on the Mac.
I’m sharing a screen recording [at this link](https://jumpshare.com/share/hFXgf73pnGAicW5QiHCg) (Download the video to view it properly)
In this screen capture, you can see the web interface on the left, the main Mac at the top right, and a remote Mac at the bottom. And you can see how the three devices perform.
The steps I take are: duplicate the Nextcloud intro.mp4 file twice to generate two new files, then create a new empty folder and start moving the test files. You can see the behaviour on all three devices.
Sorry I haven't been able to upload the screen recording here; it might be because of the file size.
Attached is the debug file for the Mac client:
[Debug Nextcloud macos client.zip](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/26308899/Debug.Nextcloud.macos.client.zip)
### Steps to reproduce
1. In the web interface -> Copy, duplicate or create two files in the root directory (Test file 1 and Test file 2).
2. In the web interface -> Create a new empty folder (Test folder).
3. In Mac Finder -> The files and folder are present. When you check that the folder is empty, the cloud icon disappears.
4. In the web interface -> Move file 1 to the folder you created.
5. In Mac Finder -> Note that the file disappears from its original location but does not appear in the destination folder.
6. In the web interface -> Move file 2 to the same folder.
7. In Mac Finder -> File 1 appears but File 2 does not.
8. In the web interface -> Make a change within the folder, such as renaming File 1.
9. In Mac Finder -> All files appear. The folder appears to have synchronised correctly as a result of renaming a file.
### Expected behavior
When moving files, it shouldn't be necessary to rename them for them to synchronise correctly.
### Which files are affected by this bug
All file types (and possibly folders).
### Operating system
macOS
### Which version of the operating system you are running.
macOS Tahoe 26.3.1
### Package
Official macOS Virtual files 12+ universal pkg
### Nextcloud Server version
Nextcloud AIO v12.8.0 - Nextcloud Hub 25 Autumn (32.0.6)
### Nextcloud Desktop Client version
33.0.0
### Is this bug present after an update or on a fresh install?
Updated to a major version (ex. 3.16.3 to 3.17.0)
### Are you using the Nextcloud Server Encryption module?
Encryption is Disabled
### Are you using an external user-backend?
- [ ] Default internal user-backend
- [ ] LDAP/ Active Directory
- [ ] SSO - SAML
- [ ] Other
### Nextcloud Server logs
```shell
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### Additional info
My setup:
- Server: Nextcloud AIO v12.8.0 (Nextcloud Hub 25 Autumn 32.0.6) running inside a VM with Ubuntu + Tailscale, on a TrueNAS server.
- Mac Mini M4 Pro with macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 + Tailscale + Nextcloud desktop client 33.0.0
- MacBook Pro mid-2014 with macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 + Tailscale + Nextcloud desktop client 33.0.0
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