Failed to "select folder for overrides"

somh

Trying to set devtools override folder got error:

Unable to add filesystem: <permission denied>

I already checked the option in Settings > Persistence > Enable Local Override.

OS Name:                   Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC
OS Version:                10.0.19044 N/A Build 19044
Vivaldi Version:           7.1.3570.47 (Stable channel) (64-bit)

Don't know why. Maybe have to test an older version.

DoctorG

@somh Known bug.
In the past it worked in docked mode, but now it fails completely.
I saw a bugreport VB-90015, no developer assigned

You need to use Chromium 132 for debugging!

somh

@DoctorG thanks a lot~ But docking wherever or undocking seems not solving the problem. Luckly as pointed out in that thread, I fixed it by editing pref file directly.

The preferences file path:

\User Data\Default\Preferences

Search for "devtools", add "file_system_paths" line and set path value, like this:

"devtools": {
        "adb_key":"....",
        "file_system_paths": {
             "D:\\path_to_your\\override": "overrides"
         },
        .....
}

DoctorG

@somh Patching the JSON markup in file Preferences' with text editor can be done but is very bad usability for most users.

saschadiercks

@somh I was searching for this for quite some time. This also works on a Mac, btw.
Thanks a lot.

DoctorG

Workaround:
Set the override folder in dev tools from any tab. No permission popup will occur. An error appears in the console.
Open vivaldi:inspect/#devices in a new tab.
Click "Open dedicated DevTools for Node" which will pop a new window. This window will have the permission popup. Click "Allow".
Return to the dev tools tab. Maybe refresh. It will now work.