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Cannot reset download path to default in WebUI after its been set. #1763

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Description

@blokyk

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open WebUI
  2. Open Settings > Backup
  3. Set "Backup Location" to some path, click OK
  4. Click on "Backup Location" again, set the field to empty, click OK

Expected behavior

The default location is set back to the default.

Actual behavior

The change is refused with the following error:

Failed to save changes
Exception while fetching data (/setSettings) : Invalid value for "backupPath" []

Suwayomi-Server version

v2.1.1867

Used database

H2

Server operating system

Linux 6.12.51 #1-NixOS SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC

Server Desktop Environment

No response

Server JVM version

openjdk headless 21.0.8+9

Used client name

Suwayomi-WebUI

Client version

r2717

Used web browser

Firefox 144

Client operating system

Ubuntu 25.04

Other details

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  • I understand that Suwayomi does not have or fix any extensions, and I will not receive help for any issues related to sources or extensions.

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