Lidarr removes files after importing already existing content #1342

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opened 2026-02-20 12:13:51 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 12:13:51 -05:00

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Originally created by @suikerchiller on GitHub (Dec 24, 2020).

Describe the bug
Bumping into unexpected behavior with manual imports. When an album incl its content already exist in Lidarr and I try to import the same identical content via "Wanted / Manual Import", the original file gets removed to make place for the upgrade. But when I check back, the upgraded file isn't there either. Both files are removed.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

Go to 'Wanted - Manual Import'
Click on 'Album to import'
Scroll down to 'Interactive Import.'
Configure import correctly and execute import

Expected behavior
You would expect the find the same content in the library, while the export directory is empty. The reason why I apply this flow is because I'm doing a bulk import moving most of my library into Lidarr. Doing it this way allows me to make sure that I don't forget to import anything and know everything has been imported into my library when the export directory is empty.

Platform Information (please complete the following information):

OS: Ubuntu 18.04
Docker: No
NET Core Version: (3.1.10)
Browser and Version: chrome Version 87.0.4280.88 (Official Build) (x86_64)
Lidarr Version 0.8.0.1968
Lidarr Branch nightly

AB#3361

Originally created by @suikerchiller on GitHub (Dec 24, 2020). **Describe the bug** Bumping into unexpected behavior with manual imports. When an album incl its content already exist in Lidarr and I try to import the same identical content via "Wanted / Manual Import", the original file gets removed to make place for the upgrade. But when I check back, the upgraded file isn't there either. Both files are removed. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Go to 'Wanted - Manual Import' 2. Click on 'Album to import' 3. Scroll down to 'Interactive Import.' 4. Configure import correctly and execute import **Expected behavior** You would expect the find the same content in the library, while the export directory is empty. The reason why I apply this flow is because I'm doing a bulk import moving most of my library into Lidarr. Doing it this way allows me to make sure that I don't forget to import anything and know everything has been imported into my library when the export directory is empty. **Platform Information (please complete the following information):** - OS: Ubuntu 18.04 - Docker: No - NET Core Version: (3.1.10) - Browser and Version: chrome Version 87.0.4280.88 (Official Build) (x86_64) - Lidarr Version 0.8.0.1968 - Lidarr Branch nightly [AB#3361](https://dev.azure.com/Servarr/7ab38f4e-5a57-4d70-84f4-94dd9bc5d6df/_workitems/edit/3361)