v5.5.1: Stuck syncing with Google Drive

[cjpalermo21]

Which version of floccus are you using?

5.5.1

How many bookmarks do you have, roughly?

20k

Are you using other means to sync bookmarks in parallel to floccus?

No

Sync method

Google Drive

Which browser are you using? In case you are using the phone App, specify the Android or iOS version and device please.

Firefox latest

Which version of Nextcloud Bookmarks are you using? (if relevant)

No response

Which version of Nextcloud? (if relevant)

No response

What kind of WebDAV server are you using? (if relevant)

No response

Describe the Bug

After the update yesterday; the process starts and never completes

Expected Behavior

I would expect it to complete

To Reproduce

I start the app.

(At this point, I'd prefer to just downgrade to the previous version and turn off automatic updates)

Debug log provided

• [ ] I have provided a debug log file

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[marcelklehr]

Describe the Bug After the update yesterday; the process starts and never completes Expected Behavior I would expect it to complete To Reproduce I start the app.

I cannot reproduce this with the new version. Can you try restarting your browser?

[cjpalermo21]

Restarted entire computer.

Before yesterday, I could do my backup in about 2 minutes (120 seconds).

Today, it's been 15 minutes.

I would prefer to simply downgrade to the previous version (that worked) and turn off automatic updates. I do these backups 3-4 times a day.

[marcelklehr]

By backup you mean syncing your bookmarks? Is the sync working now after the restart?

[marcelklehr]

You downgrade by manunally installing an old version from the releases page here on github: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/releases

[cjpalermo21]

Yes - syncing -- I have two computers and I'm bouncing between them, so I push to the server and download 3-4 times a day.

The sync did not work after the restart. It was 15 minutes and I had to terminate it because I needed to get into a webinar (and the process effectively takes up all the bandwidth.

But before yesterday, this entire process would take about 2 minutes in total. :/

[cjpalermo21]

I've never manually installed - which asset do I use? :/ And, is there a way to ensure that I am not auto-updated? I'll hold on to 5.4.5 so I can always go back, if a new version doesn't work -- in general, I'm never someone who is an early-adopter ;P

[marcelklehr]

I can understand, it's annoying if stuff you rely on doesn't work.

[cjpalermo21]

I know it will again - it's been a life-saver ... I just need a back-up (for my back-up) :)

[marcelklehr]

You can try

• installing an XPI file
• following this https://superuser.com/questions/1557745/how-do-i-install-an-add-on-from-a-file-in-firefox

[marcelklehr]

Alternatively, and probably easier, you can go to

• about:addons
• and install this XPI file, which is already signed by mozilla: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/file/4458625/floccus-5.4.5.xpi

[marcelklehr]

You can prevent auto-update in the addon management UI of firefox

[cjpalermo21]

Yes - it was easier to go through about:addons ... and I didn't realize FF handled the auto-update for all (so I've reset that).

I've deleted the bookmarks folder on Google Drive; and hopefully this will fix the issue.

[marcelklehr]

Hey @cjpalermo21 Did the downgrade help?

[cjpalermo21]

Hi Marcel,

It did :) - instantly. I may have to try the new version later; but - honestly - there may be no reason. This one works and does what I need it to do!

[marcelklehr]

I'm glad. Would be nice if you could try the new version and report back about your findings :)

[marcelklehr]

@cjpalermo21 I've pushed v5.5.x roll out to 100% on firefox again. If you're adventurous, I'd be thankful if you could make a backup and try the latest version once more. If you're not inclined that's fine, too, and I will close this issue as solved :)

[cjpalermo21]

Sure -- I'm traveling this week, but I kept the thread -- so, let me take a peek next week :)

[marcelklehr]

How did it go? :)

[cjpalermo21]

Looks like you're up to 5.6 - which should I try? (I've done the backup of my file; so I can try out the "new" version) :)

Can I upgrade the existing version? Or, do I have to remove and install the new one?

[marcelklehr]

Upgrading should be possible and the latest version is the greatest :)

[cjpalermo21]

So far - 5.6 seems okay. maybe a touch slower (but maybe not); but it's not hanging like the previous upgrade did!

[marcelklehr]

Yay, thanks for trying it!