nextcloud / nextcloud/ios

Videos not auto uploading

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Steps to reproduce
  1. Enable auto upload for pictures and videos.
  2. Capture several photos and videos using the iOS device.
  3. Check the upload destination folder on the server.
Expected behaviour

All photos and videos should upload automatically to the configured folder.

Actual behaviour

Photos upload correctly. Videos do not upload at all.

Reasoning or why should it be changed/implemented?

Videos should upload along with photos to ensure complete media backup functionality.

Environment data

iOS version: iOS 26.0.1

Nextcloud iOS app version: 7.1.8.11

Server operating system: Unraid 7.1.4

Web server: Nextcloud AIO (11.10.0)

Database: Included with Nextcloud AIO

PHP version: Included with Nextcloud AIO

Nextcloud version: 31.0.10

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First steps

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  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 issue in the Nextcloud iOS app with auto upload enabled for photos and videos, using the reported environment details. Trace the auto-upload path for captured videos and compare it with the working photo path; done means videos upload to the configured server folder alongside photos.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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