[GH-ISSUE #1027] Only mobile bookmarks syncing on kiwi #675

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opened 2026-02-25 22:37:48 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments
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Originally created by @badochov on GitHub (Jan 31, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/1027

Describe the bug

I use nextcloud account, syncing between desktop browsers works flawlessly. Though when I try to use it in kiwi only mobile bookmarks folder gets synced.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install kiwi
  2. Install floccus on kiwi
  3. Login woth nextcloud
  4. Try to sync

Expected behavior

All other bookmarks should be synced as well.

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Screenshot_2022-01-31-04-20-59-945_com kiwibrowser browser

Desktop

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  • OS: Android
  • Browser Kiwi
  • Browser Version 98.0.4758.66
  • Floccus version: 4.9.0
  • Floccus sync method: nextcloud bookmarks

Server

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I use nch.pl as my provider. Unfortunately, I wasnt able to find any more information than:

  • Nextcloud version: 23.0.0.10

Note: Please write down the actual version numbers instead of writing 'latest'.

Debug log

Unfortunately I dont see any button.

  • Debug log provided

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Originally created by @badochov on GitHub (Jan 31, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/1027 ### Describe the bug I use nextcloud account, syncing between desktop browsers works flawlessly. Though when I try to use it in kiwi only mobile bookmarks folder gets synced. ### To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Install kiwi 2. Install floccus on kiwi 3. Login woth nextcloud 4. Try to sync ### Expected behavior All other bookmarks should be synced as well. ### Screenshots ![Screenshot_2022-01-31-04-20-59-945_com kiwibrowser browser](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/26444395/151734574-98d43ac2-7ca5-407b-9751-622d6213be15.jpg) ### Desktop (please complete the following information) - OS: Android - Browser Kiwi - Browser Version 98.0.4758.66 - Floccus version: 4.9.0 - Floccus sync method: nextcloud bookmarks ### Server (please complete the following information) I use nch.pl as my provider. Unfortunately, I wasnt able to find any more information than: - Nextcloud version: 23.0.0.10 Note: Please write down the actual version numbers instead of writing 'latest'. ### Debug log Unfortunately I dont see any button. - [ ] Debug log provided ### Additional context Add any other context about the problem here.
kerem 2026-02-25 22:37:48 +03:00
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@sevmonster commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2022):

Use the Mobile bookmarks folder as the root.

If I recall: Chromium does not allow you to create items in the toplevel root folder (/), that space is reserved for special folders like Mobile bookmarks, Bookmarks bar, Other bookmarks. Any attempts by floccus to create items inside the root folder (whether in Kiwi or on any other Chromium browser) will fail. The intention is that Google Sync or some other native browser process will create and manage these folders, so it's by design that extensions are not able to write to it.

Here is what the folders look like with Google Sync on desktop (notice the different presentation for Mobile bookmarks):
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There is a similar experience on Android, though I was not able to find a screenshot of it.

See also these issues: #964 and #831

<!-- gh-comment-id:1030831702 --> @sevmonster commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2022): Use the **Mobile bookmarks** folder as the root. If I recall: Chromium does not allow you to create items in the toplevel root folder (**/**), that space is reserved for special folders like *Mobile bookmarks*, *Bookmarks bar*, *Other bookmarks*. Any attempts by floccus to create items inside the root folder (whether in Kiwi or on any other Chromium browser) will fail. The intention is that Google Sync or some other native browser process will create and manage these folders, so it's by design that extensions are not able to write to it. Here is what the folders look like with Google Sync on desktop (notice the different presentation for *Mobile bookmarks*): ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/16788697/152683688-090cae2f-ffb5-4bde-aadc-bed82c46e32a.png) There is a similar experience on Android, though I was not able to find a screenshot of it. See also these issues: #964 and #831
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@marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2022):

@sevmonster Thanks for the nicely written answer, I took the liberty to post it on https://floccus.org/faq :)

<!-- gh-comment-id:1030847753 --> @marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Feb 6, 2022): @sevmonster Thanks for the nicely written answer, I took the liberty to post it on https://floccus.org/faq :)
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2023):

This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1476307709 --> @github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2023): This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.
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