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[BUG] Cannot select empty folder on the Android app for photo backup #1646

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opened 2026-02-05 02:51:16 +03:00 by OVERLORD · 6 comments
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:16 +03:00
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Originally created by @n00b12345 on GitHub (Nov 19, 2023).

The bug

I sync (and move) photos from the photo folder on Android automatically, every hour, to save space on the mobile phone. The Immich Android app does not have the ability to remember the folder selection for backup once all photos from the selected folder on mobile have been (moved/deleted).

It would help if the app remembered the selection of folders. (Eg. I do not want WhatsApp folder backed up. But I am not able to see the WhatsApp folder in the Backup section of the app as my WhatsApp folder is currently empty).

I am using v1.87.

Please see the attached screenshot (my selections for folder backups are forgotten once the folders are empty):

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The OS that Immich Server is running on

Ubuntu 22.10

Version of Immich Server

v1.87

Version of Immich Mobile App

v1.87

Platform with the issue

  • Server
  • Web
  • Mobile

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Your .env content

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Reproduction steps

1. Choose a non-empty photos folder from the Backup section
2. Delete all photos from that photos folder using the phone's gallery/photos app
3. Immich app now cannot select empty folders for backup after the photos have been deleted
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Originally created by @n00b12345 on GitHub (Nov 19, 2023). ### The bug I sync (and move) photos from the photo folder on Android automatically, every hour, to save space on the mobile phone. The Immich Android app does not have the ability to remember the folder selection for backup once all photos from the selected folder on mobile have been (moved/deleted). It would help if the app remembered the selection of folders. (Eg. I do not want WhatsApp folder backed up. But I am not able to see the WhatsApp folder in the Backup section of the app as my WhatsApp folder is currently empty). I am using v1.87. Please see the attached screenshot (my selections for folder backups are forgotten once the folders are empty): ![Secreenshot 3](https://github.com/immich-app/immich/assets/17707852/8af97e09-b53b-4823-b9c5-827b55dc675f) ### The OS that Immich Server is running on Ubuntu 22.10 ### Version of Immich Server v1.87 ### Version of Immich Mobile App v1.87 ### Platform with the issue - [ ] Server - [ ] Web - [X] Mobile ### Your docker-compose.yml content ```YAML - ``` ### Your .env content ```Shell - ``` ### Reproduction steps ```bash 1. Choose a non-empty photos folder from the Backup section 2. Delete all photos from that photos folder using the phone's gallery/photos app 3. Immich app now cannot select empty folders for backup after the photos have been deleted ... ``` ### Additional information _No response_
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:23 +03:00
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@lukethehawk commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2024):

I have the same "problem", I think it is made on purpose. On iOS I always delete my camera folder photos, with Immich I have to leave inside at least 1 photo or the automatic backup will became unactive.

@lukethehawk commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2024): I have the same "problem", I think it is made on purpose. On iOS I always delete my camera folder photos, with Immich I have to leave inside at least 1 photo or the automatic backup will became unactive.
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:29 +03:00
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@stephen304 commented on GitHub (Feb 21, 2024):

This is really annoying since the recommended way to "free up space" is to just delete photos using the phone's gallery. Once the folder is empty, I have to take another picture so I can set up the folder to backup again. It also disables the background service too. I guess for now I will just have to make sure I keep 1 image in the folder when freeing up space.

Imo the best solution would be both

  1. Allowing selecting empty folders to backup - someone might want to enable backups on a location before they have media
  2. Preserve folder selection even if the folder is missing - someone might clear up space by deleting the whole folder. I think it should show a placeholder and have some text saying "folder missing" or "not found" or something, that way the setting is preserved and visible, and the user can decide if they want to remove that folder from backup settings
@stephen304 commented on GitHub (Feb 21, 2024): This is really annoying since the recommended way to "free up space" is to just delete photos using the phone's gallery. Once the folder is empty, I have to take another picture so I can set up the folder to backup again. It also disables the background service too. I guess for now I will just have to make sure I keep 1 image in the folder when freeing up space. Imo the best solution would be both 1. Allowing selecting empty folders to backup - someone might want to enable backups on a location before they have media 2. Preserve folder selection even if the folder is missing - someone might clear up space by deleting the whole folder. I think it should show a placeholder and have some text saying "folder missing" or "not found" or something, that way the setting is preserved and visible, and the user can decide if they want to remove that folder from backup settings
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:33 +03:00
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@alextran1502 commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2024):

Implemented

@alextran1502 commented on GitHub (Apr 27, 2024): Implemented
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:40 +03:00
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@tayl commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2024):

@alextran1502, I see this was marked completed, but this issue still exists in Android 1.121.0 build.168. Regression? Or mistakenly marked completed?

@tayl commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2024): @alextran1502, I see this was marked completed, but this issue still exists in Android 1.121.0 build.168. Regression? Or mistakenly marked completed?
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:46 +03:00
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@alextran1502 commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2024):

Look like a regression

@alextran1502 commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2024): Look like a regression
OVERLORD commented 2026-02-05 02:51:55 +03:00
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@bo0tzz commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2025):

Tracking in #7711

@bo0tzz commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2025): Tracking in #7711
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