Consider using another way to import/export files

[B0pol]

My phone is on android 14 and it’s really HARD to import/export files First there are issues #82 #79 Most importantly, since android 13 it’s really hard to access android data folder

https://reddit.com/r/Android/comments/j3zgmm/managing_files_in_the_androiddata_folder_on/

When you export, a pop up tells you about export csv but not the location, also it’s really quick so you can miss it. I had to search Cinélog online, then find the website, then github, then one issue about import/export to know the export folder is android media com.ulicae.cinelog

Then for import:

On samsung files there is no android folder. I had to install the shortcut app for aosp files, then tried to move files but when you click on move it only allows you to move in Downloads folder So I moved files to top level with samsung files, and then go back to aosp files and like the reddit post says you can drag and drop in android folder. but you need two fingers And you also need to do it again for the media folder And again for the com.ulicae.cinelog folder

I was also confused to not find it in android data (the first folder, where are most apps) then realised later it’s in android media

It should really be simpler. It took me about 20 minutes, installing an extra app and reading through one github issue and one reddit post. I think it export should be: create a zip file (instead of 5 separate files) in a user-choosen folder Import: pick the zip file Done, much simpler

[Go-rom]

Hello @B0pol

i read both of your issue tickets and i don't understand how you managed to solved the permission issue.

I'm able to move the requested files but i'm stuck with this write permission requested.

Could you please tell me if you have successfully imported the backup data ?

[Alcidauk]

Hi @B0pol and @Go-rom,

I just read your issues, and I agree with you, it should not be as hard to use as you said. Let me say two things to you.

The first one is a good one: I worked on it and I tried to be closer to the Google Android new permission philosophy. And this result in the directorie's choice. You will be able to choose a Nextcloud directory or a personal one, well, the one you want.

The second one is not a good one: I need time to work on it. And the new release imply the database layer's rewrite, and it takes time. I will try to work in the next days on the project, and publish a beta ASAP.

And again, thank you for using it, it gives me the energy to work on Cinelog :-)

[Korbak]

That seems great, thanks for this! Please, don't be afraid to take your time, we know it's free software made with volunteer energy. Again, thanks for your work!