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[GH-ISSUE #3932] [Bug] Unable to change Data storage location in Ubuntu 23.04 #10196

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opened 2026-03-24 21:20:39 +00:00 by mirror · 4 comments

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Originally created by @stephendpmurphy on GitHub (Nov 13, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/3932

Bug Description

I've installed AppFlowy from the deb installer for Linux. Once I clicked quick-start I attempted to go into the settings and update the data storage location to be on my NAS so I can use the same boards across multiple devices.

How to Reproduce

1.) Install new version of AppFlowy
2.) Select "quick-start" keeping the data location at the default location
3.) Navigate to Settings -> Files -> Change to change the data storage location
4.) File dialog opens but then I can't actually select a new destination folder.

I'm attempting to change it to a folder on my NAS but it also doesn't work when attempting to select even my home directory.

Expected Behavior

When the file dialog opens, I expect to be able to navigate to my preferred folder/directory and select Open.

Operating System

⚡ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 23.04 Release: 23.04 Codename: lunar

AppFlowy Version(s)

appflowy 0.3.7

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Current path in .local folder.

Clicking change opens a dialog. But once drilled down into the directory I want, I can't click Open. It's grayed out.

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Originally created by @stephendpmurphy on GitHub (Nov 13, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/3932 ### Bug Description I've installed AppFlowy from the `deb` installer for Linux. Once I clicked quick-start I attempted to go into the settings and update the data storage location to be on my NAS so I can use the same boards across multiple devices. ### How to Reproduce 1.) Install new version of AppFlowy 2.) Select "quick-start" keeping the data location at the default location 3.) Navigate to Settings -> Files -> Change to change the data storage location 4.) File dialog opens but then I can't actually select a new destination folder. I'm attempting to change it to a folder on my NAS but it also doesn't work when attempting to select even my home directory. ### Expected Behavior When the file dialog opens, I expect to be able to navigate to my preferred folder/directory and select Open. ### Operating System ⚡ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 23.04 Release: 23.04 Codename: lunar ### AppFlowy Version(s) appflowy 0.3.7 ### Screenshots ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/26120817/67ce45f1-7b41-45e0-b766-a0b151ac1dc3) Current path in `.local` folder. ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/26120817/74fd1566-294a-4aa1-99ba-89ab1ec7877d) Clicking change opens a dialog. But once drilled down into the directory I want, I can't click `Open`. It's grayed out. ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/26120817/3db7b351-447d-4ab4-9071-33973ef60ead) ### Additional Context _No response_

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@ningfangbin commented on GitHub (Nov 22, 2023):

I am also experiencing this issue on Ubuntu 23.10.

@ningfangbin commented on GitHub (Nov 22, 2023): I am also experiencing this issue on Ubuntu 23.10.

mirror commented

2026-03-24 21:20:41 +00:00

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@lawrencesystems commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2023):

Same problem for me running POP_OS 22.04

@lawrencesystems commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2023): Same problem for me running POP_OS 22.04

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@superthin commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2023):

Same problem

My Ubuntu:
Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS
Install AppFlowy from https://snapcraft.io/appflowy

Details: AppFlowy: Settings -> Files -> button Change -> didn't open a window or dialog box.

@superthin commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2023): Same problem My Ubuntu: Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS Install AppFlowy from https://snapcraft.io/appflowy ![2023-12-23-07-14](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/3869829/f2946cc7-8851-4b9c-bad6-230cf6bf123c) Details: AppFlowy: Settings -> Files -> button Change -> didn't open a window or dialog box.

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2026-03-24 21:20:41 +00:00

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@stephendpmurphy commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2024):

Coming here to just bump this issue.. I have since switched all of my knowledge base storage to Notion and it's been great. However, it eats at me ever so slightly every time I think about it knowing I'm having to rely on an entity who can pull the rug out from under me at any point. I've slowly been trying to make a move to using FOSS and self-hosting my information as much as possible. I really want to use AppFlowy, but functional items like choosing where the data is stored really needs to be fixed.

I have two machines that are each dual-booting OSs which I constantly have to switch between for different workflows. I really need to be able host this information (DB) in a central location that all workflows can access.

@stephendpmurphy commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2024): Coming here to just bump this issue.. I have since switched all of my knowledge base storage to Notion and it's been great. However, it eats at me ever so slightly every time I think about it knowing I'm having to rely on an entity who can pull the rug out from under me at any point. I've slowly been trying to make a move to using FOSS and self-hosting my information as much as possible. I really want to use AppFlowy, but functional items like choosing where the data is stored really needs to be fixed. I have two machines that are each dual-booting OSs which I constantly have to switch between for different workflows. I really need to be able host this information (DB) in a central location that all workflows can access.