nextcloud / nextcloud/ios

Waiting to create the folder

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Steps to reproduce
  1. Open ios app
  2. Pull down to send the files
  3. Watch the upload list
Expected behaviour

Just uploads the files. Beginning new month create a new folder like ever since

Actual behaviour

Tell us what happens instead, if possible also add a screenshot

Image

Logs
If applicable, you can post the iOS app or server logs (removing any sensitive information).

2025-09-10 17:59:56 [BGSYNC] Auto upload create folder /remote.php/dav/files//Photos with error: -1000

### Reasoning or why should it be changed/implemented?

To upload files with no hassle

### Environment data

**iOS version:** e.g. iOS 17.6.1
18.6.2
**Nextcloud iOS app version:** see More > Settings

Nextcloud Matheria for iOS 7.1.3.10 © 2025
Nextcloud Server 31.0.8

**Server operating system:**

**Web server:** Apache, nginx

**Database:**

**PHP version:**
The one that comes with debian 13

**Nextcloud version:** see Nextcloud admin page

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the upload flow in the iOS app and trace the BGSYNC message showing the folder-creation error (-1000). The report names no source file or test; done means monthly folder creation succeeds and files upload without waiting or errors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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