# 📱 Desktop & mobile clients **URL:** https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/27.md?page=1 [Latest](https://help.nextcloud.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://help.nextcloud.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://help.nextcloud.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## ["Solved" macOS File Provider stuck on “You need to authenticate” even though Nextcloud is connected — check Local Network permission](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/solved-macos-file-provider-stuck-on-you-need-to-authenticate-even-though-nextcloud-is-connected-check-local-network-permission/249883)
**Author:** [@Fuad\_Muhtaseb](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Fuad_Muhtaseb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/solved-macos-file-provider-stuck-on-you-need-to-authenticate-even-though-nextcloud-is-connected-check-local-network-permission/249883 "2026-09-24T09:24:12Z")
macOS Nextcloud File Provider stuck on “You need to authenticate” — Local Network permission issue Summary I ran into a Nextcloud Desktop problem on macOS where the Nextcloud account itself was connected, but Finder’s Ne… --- ## [Option "keep on device" not working for windows nextcloud desktop](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/option-keep-on-device-not-working-for-windows-nextcloud-desktop/244630)
**Author:** [@Manuel\_PASTOR\_MAESO](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Manuel_PASTOR_MAESO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/option-keep-on-device-not-working-for-windows-nextcloud-desktop/244630 "2026-09-22T14:13:10Z")
Latelly, the option “keep on device” in the desktop client for Windows barely works. The status icon changes to the blue circle with the arrows and the “sync pending” message is shown. But nothing happens. Sometimes, fro… --- ## [Windows 11 Explorer freez with NextCloud Client 33.0.x and 34.0.x (up to 34.0.x (updated))](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/windows-11-explorer-freez-with-nextcloud-client-33-0-x-and-34-0-x-up-to-34-0-x-updated/243345)
**Author:** [@ACAPax](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ACAPax)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/windows-11-explorer-freez-with-nextcloud-client-33-0-x-and-34-0-x-up-to-34-0-x-updated/243345 "2026-09-22T10:18:26Z")
For the past few days, I’ve noticed some strange behavior in Windows 11 File Explorer. As the day goes on, it becomes increasingly sluggish and sometimes takes up to 30 seconds to display the save dialog. The reason I’m… --- ## [Nextcloud server says the new iOS update version 35.0.0 is not supported](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-server-says-the-new-ios-update-version-35-0-0-is-not-supported/249661)
**Author:** [@Canino](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Canino)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-server-says-the-new-ios-update-version-35-0-0-is-not-supported/249661 "2026-09-20T18:25:06Z")
Nextcloud server says the new iOS update version 35.0.0 is not supported. It was updated 2 days ago. Can I roll back to the older version? --- ## [Selective sync still downloads folders that are not selected](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/selective-sync-still-downloads-folders-that-are-not-selected/249691)
**Author:** [@lejvin](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/lejvin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/selective-sync-still-downloads-folders-that-are-not-selected/249691 "2026-09-20T13:52:23Z")
Hi! I seems that selective sync downloads files outside of the folders that I have selected. I am wondering if I am doing something wrong or if this is intended behavior? Here is a screenshot of my sync settings: I … --- ## [Mobile app for files on android](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mobile-app-for-files-on-android/249638)
**Author:** [@Captain86](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Captain86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mobile-app-for-files-on-android/249638 "2026-09-19T11:12:17Z")
I’m not sure how to describe this. Autoupload use to work perfect then after an update something changed. Now Autoupload only works in the instanduploads/camera folder. Media and other formats do not, and also even if… --- ## [Nextcloud Talk: Android login fails with HTTP 404 after domain change](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-talk-android-login-fails-with-http-404-after-domain-change/249490)
**Author:** [@Malta-Support](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Malta-Support)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-talk-android-login-fails-with-http-404-after-domain-change/249490 "2026-09-18T11:43:08Z")
Setup / Prerequisites Nextcloud: 34.0.4.1 Talk (Spreed): 24.0.5 Nextcloud Android: 34.1.0 / 34.1.1 Nextcloud Talk Android: 24.0.4 Android: Phone 1 = Android 10; Phone 2 = different Android version Server… --- ## [Issue/Bug in iOS Mobile App](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/issue-bug-in-ios-mobile-app/249191)
**Author:** [@drenxt](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/drenxt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/issue-bug-in-ios-mobile-app/249191 "2026-09-18T11:22:00Z")
Hi, I’m experiencing a reproducible issue with the image viewer in the current Nextcloud iOS app. Environment: Nextcloud iOS app: 34.1.4.1 iOS/iPadOS: 26.6.2 Nextcloud Server: 33.0.8 Tested on both an iPhon… --- ## [Introducing Nextcloud Native for Android, Linux and Windows](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/introducing-nextcloud-native-for-android-linux-and-windows/248063)
**Author:** [@veryCrunchy](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/veryCrunchy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/introducing-nextcloud-native-for-android-linux-and-windows/248063 "2026-09-18T06:24:03Z")
Hi everyone! I would like to introduce Nextcloud Native, an independent open source Nextcloud client that I am building for Android, Linux and Windows. (Mac and IOS support planned) Nextcloud Native is intended to make… --- ## [Memories Android app: Can't share pictures](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/memories-android-app-cant-share-pictures/249509)
**Author:** [@fromagecloud](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/fromagecloud)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/memories-android-app-cant-share-pictures/249509 "2026-09-17T15:32:50Z")
Please note: I know about the potential security issues of Imagick, but my NC instance is not accessible from the internet. Please refrain from suggesting that I shouldn’t use Imagick. Thank you very much! Nextcloud Ser… --- ## [WebDAV error 423 when using Nextcloud file upload on iOS](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/webdav-error-423-when-using-nextcloud-file-upload-on-ios/242437)
**Author:** [@mattes3](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/mattes3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/webdav-error-423-when-using-nextcloud-file-upload-on-ios/242437 "2026-09-17T12:07:49Z")
When I tried to upload a few photos with the Nextcloud app, I got “WebDAV error 423 file is locked” (afa I remember). The root cause was that the creation dates of all those files in the photo library were equal (becaus… --- ## [Nextcloud app error message after sync](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-app-error-message-after-sync/246367)
**Author:** [@jo55](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/jo55)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-app-error-message-after-sync/246367 "2026-09-16T13:12:31Z")
Hello, For some time now, I’ve been getting an error message (see attached images) stating that some images – in this case, one image – cannot be synchronised. Originally, a colon had found its way into the file name. I … --- ## [Nextcloud iOS app transfer list drains without sending anything](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-ios-app-transfer-list-drains-without-sending-anything/246942)
**Author:** [@Jm56Z](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Jm56Z)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-ios-app-transfer-list-drains-without-sending-anything/246942 "2026-09-09T17:12:27Z")
System info : Debian 13 x86\_64 Linux 6.12.73 Nextcloud server 34.0.1 (Fresh manual install, Vhost and subdomain, HTTPS etc…) iOS 26.5.2 Nextcloud Matheria for iOS 33.1.0.9 Bug description : When I tried to upload … --- ## [Ubuntu Nextcloud Desktop Wie die Synchronisierungseinstellungen ändern](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/ubuntu-nextcloud-desktop-wie-die-synchronisierungseinstellungen-andern/249100)
**Author:** [@viertelnachvier](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/viertelnachvier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/ubuntu-nextcloud-desktop-wie-die-synchronisierungseinstellungen-andern/249100 "2026-09-09T12:33:10Z")
Hallo, im Windows-Client kann ich nachträglich die zu synchronisierenden Ordner verändern. Bei Ubuntu fehlt diese Einstellung. Ist das dennoch möglich? Danke --- ## [Windows VFS: folders stuck on "Sync pending"; renaming clears the status](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/windows-vfs-folders-stuck-on-sync-pending-renaming-clears-the-status/248920)
**Author:** [@Jnilo](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Jnilo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/windows-vfs-folders-stuck-on-sync-pending-renaming-clears-the-status/248920 "2026-09-09T07:35:20Z")
Hello, I am using Nextcloud Desktop 34.0.3 on Windows, with virtual file support enabled. Many folders display blue circular arrows and “Sync pending” in Windows File Explorer, although the Nextcloud client reports tha… --- ## [Desktop-client (Windows) lacks menu and configuration options](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/desktop-client-windows-lacks-menu-and-configuration-options/248266)
**Author:** [@DirkV](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/DirkV)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/desktop-client-windows-lacks-menu-and-configuration-options/248266 "2026-09-08T14:45:47Z")
I notice that since some time (since last upgrade?) the Windows desktop client no longer shows functions like pause/resume, configuration options (to manage connections) etc. It only shows a list of “Actvities”. I am ru… --- ## [MacOS Desktop Client 34.0.3 Sync Issues Classic and VFS](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/macos-desktop-client-34-0-3-sync-issues-classic-and-vfs/248990)
**Author:** [@dalekleader](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/dalekleader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/macos-desktop-client-34-0-3-sync-issues-classic-and-vfs/248990 "2026-09-07T20:02:13Z")
Running across issues with both classic sync and VFS (File Provider?) on MacOS desktop versions 34.0.3. Classic Sync Issue. The issue was moving a file between folders it would appear to work locally and then after a fe… --- ## [Integration Nextcloud Maps and Nextcloud Maps Geofavorites Android app](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/integration-nextcloud-maps-and-nextcloud-maps-geofavorites-android-app/223224)
**Author:** [@ashimv](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ashimv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/integration-nextcloud-maps-and-nextcloud-maps-geofavorites-android-app/223224 "2026-09-06T09:31:58Z")
Nextcloud Maps looks great, and I would love to properly start using it. Like many, I would like to save favorite places with my (Android) phone, and to see (and preferably easily search) these favorite places on my A… --- ## [How to auto upload any files with Nextcloud android app?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-auto-upload-any-files-with-nextcloud-android-app/171766)
**Author:** [@ok2222991](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ok2222991)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-auto-upload-any-files-with-nextcloud-android-app/171766 "2026-09-04T09:17:59Z")
I want to auto-upload some doc and music files from mobile to the Nextcloud server, but I can just set the picture and video folders as the auto-sync folder with the Nextcloud. Is there any way to set up auto-upload for … --- ## [Desktop client is not uploading files to shared folders due to quota issues](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/desktop-client-is-not-uploading-files-to-shared-folders-due-to-quota-issues/248064)
**Author:** [@Elleven](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Elleven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/desktop-client-is-not-uploading-files-to-shared-folders-due-to-quota-issues/248064 "2026-09-02T21:47:47Z")
Hi there, following application: NC community edition V34.0.2 with about 70 users. All users except one have just 1kB quota, because they shall use only shared folders from the one user. Since updating the Windows desk… --- ## [How to prevent local filesystem from flooding on external storage uploading?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-prevent-local-filesystem-from-flooding-on-external-storage-uploading/248779)
**Author:** [@AleXSR700](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/AleXSR700)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-prevent-local-filesystem-from-flooding-on-external-storage-uploading/248779 "2026-09-01T09:16:13Z")
Hi everyone, I am completely new to Nextcloud but wanted to give it a shot after having heard so many great things. So I setup an LXC on my PVE using this community script alpine-nextcloud I connected a samba share wh… --- ## [Forbidden Sabre\\DAV\\Exception\\Forbidden error](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/forbidden-sabre-dav-exception-forbidden-error/20058)
**Author:** [@fjose.merino](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/fjose.merino)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/forbidden-sabre-dav-exception-forbidden-error/20058 "2026-09-01T09:01:00Z")
Hi all, I have a problem. I installed “Nextcloud Desktop” on a client machine. When synchronice files to my server, I recieve this error for only some files: server replied: Forbidden (Sabre\\DAV\\Exception\\Forbidden) A… --- ## [Mac Nextcloud client, File Provider and external volumes](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mac-nextcloud-client-file-provider-and-external-volumes/247615)
**Author:** [@apastuszak](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/apastuszak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/mac-nextcloud-client-file-provider-and-external-volumes/247615 "2026-08-31T13:42:55Z")
MacOS supports File Provider on external drives, as long as the drive is formatted APFS and encrypted. Dropbox already supports this. Any chance we could get the Nextcloud client for Mac to support this? --- ## [Setup Of Nextcloud on Linux mint ](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/setup-of-nextcloud-on-linux-mint/248748)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Lam](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Ivan_Lam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/setup-of-nextcloud-on-linux-mint/248748 "2026-08-31T10:39:15Z")
Hello, new to Linux and looking to setup this up to host my own cloud storage. So far with help with help on the Linux mint forum I have installed docker as it was a recommended way to run next cloud. Ive got no idea h… --- ## [Linux, Fedora 44 Workstation, change color on Desktop app](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/linux-fedora-44-workstation-change-color-on-desktop-app/248375)
**Author:** [@Boblebad](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Boblebad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/linux-fedora-44-workstation-change-color-on-desktop-app/248375 "2026-08-29T16:09:17Z")
Hello all How do i change the colors of the Desktop app, it’s an all white-out following default them on Fedora? All the best Carsten --- ## [Photos/videos not uploading automatically / Mobile client](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/photos-videos-not-uploading-automatically-mobile-client/246825)
**Author:** [@Keysox](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Keysox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/photos-videos-not-uploading-automatically-mobile-client/246825 "2026-08-28T21:24:14Z")
Hi, I noticed that with the mobile client, when automatic upload is enabled and I take a photo for example, I have to open the app for the upload to start. So the upload does not start automatically in the background r… --- ## [Linux, Fedora 44 Workstation - Stop deleting local files](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/linux-fedora-44-workstation-stop-deleting-local-files/248377)
**Author:** [@Boblebad](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Boblebad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/linux-fedora-44-workstation-stop-deleting-local-files/248377 "2026-08-27T11:29:04Z")
Hello all What config file do i edit to stop NextCloud from deleting local files when clearing space on my web-host server? Owncloud has this on Windows, but not on Linux, there’s actually almost no settings. All the … --- ## [Share with Nextcloud feature not working with Desktop Client Version 33.0.5](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/share-with-nextcloud-feature-not-working-with-desktop-client-version-33-0-5/245627)
**Author:** [@al-smithers](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/al-smithers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/share-with-nextcloud-feature-not-working-with-desktop-client-version-33-0-5/245627 "2026-08-26T15:26:46Z")
I’m using Nextcloud Desktop Client Version 33.0.5 (macOS running on cocoa). I recently updated. The Right click → Share with Nextcloud feature, which I used to generate internal and external Nextcloud links to files wit… --- ## [Delayd start for connections](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/delayd-start-for-connections/248552)
**Author:** [@theking2](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/theking2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/delayd-start-for-connections/248552 "2026-08-25T09:59:38Z")
Is it possible to delay the moment Nextcloud Desktop client starts making connections? At my current location a manual logon to our firewall is required to gain access to the Internet. So every morning I’m confronted wi… --- ## [Disable integrated PDF viewer in Android App?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/disable-integrated-pdf-viewer-in-android-app/225658)
**Author:** [@oreinert](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/oreinert)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/disable-integrated-pdf-viewer-in-android-app/225658 "2026-08-25T07:54:14Z")
Some recent version of the Nextcloud App switched to using an integrated PDF viewer app (provided by Collabora, I think?) instead of the Document Viewer native to Android. Unfortunately, the integrated viewer is very sl… [Previous page](https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/27.md) [Next page](https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/27.md?page=2)