nextcloud / nextcloud/server

[Bug]: Incorrect mtime

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0. Needs triage 30-feedback bug feature: files feature: filesystem hotspot: file time handling hotspot: filename handling stale
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Description

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Bug description

I'm updating a text file once a week. I noticed that the last modified time in Files shows Two months ago while I made modifications very recently. Activity confirms the edits.

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Steps to reproduce
  1. Create a text file
  2. Edit the file through Text once a week
Expected behavior

Last modified says A week ago

Nextcloud Server version

30

Operating system

None

PHP engine version

None

Web server

None

Database engine version

None

Is this bug present after an update or on a fresh install?

None

Are you using the Nextcloud Server Encryption module?

None

What user-backends are you using?
  • Default user-backend (database)
  • LDAP/ Active Directory
  • SSO - SAML
  • Other
Configuration report

No response

List of activated Apps

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Nextcloud Signing status

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Nextcloud Logs

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Additional info

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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

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the weekly Text edit scenario and inspect how the Files view obtains the last-modified value; done means the displayed time reflects the recent edit and the behavior is covered by a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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