Permissions Error when trying to save to SD card

[mrsjunkrunner]

Describe the bug
I'm having a problem installing games giving me the following error: "PermissionError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: '/run/media/mmcblk0p1'. I'm guessing it's related to micro sd but dunno how to configure that specifically. Thanks in advance!

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '....'
3. Scroll down to '....'
4. See error

Expected behavior
Path is not what is expected for SD save name/location.

Screenshots

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: [e.g. Arch, Bazzite]
• Version [e.g. 0.8]

Handheld device (please complete the following information):

• Device: [e.g. Steam Deck, Gpd Win Max2, Legion Go]
• OS: [e.g. SteamOS, Arch, Bazzite]
• Version [e.g. 0.8]

Additional context
They have had a space or other character in the SD name.

[mrsjunkrunner]

Able to download and save games, however now getting this eror:

game will save to SD, but error comes up when trying to save to micro SD - plenty of room. downloaded flatseal gave full permissions, but no luck.

[mrsjunkrunner]

duplicate of #34

[crunchysoft]

I found a way around this.

1. In settings, switch the type from list to string.
2. Set the string to this: /run/media/<yourusername>/MicroSD
3. Press X to save.

This is what I used, and I can now install games from Epic.

[mrsjunkrunner]

Potentially fixed with this commit f8bf74a

Waiting on PR merge with Decky Testing store.

@crunchysoft hey we have just put in a potential fix for this issue. Would you mind letting us know if it is working or if it breaks?

With the update your code will be overwritten and it will either solve your original issue and keep working.

Or it will overwrite your change and you'll have to do your fix again.

We would really appreciate any feedback on this either way so we can keep trying to fix it.

[crunchysoft]

I just installed the latest version (1.9.1-3c43c27).
As you said, my path was cleared, so I selected MicroSD from the dropdown. I was able to successfully install a game from Epic and GoG.

[mrsjunkrunner]

This issue also appears to be resolved with the latest version 1.1.9

Will reopen if needed

[crunchysoft]

I can confirm the game installs are ignoring the MicroSD selection and instead installing to SSD.

[mrsjunkrunner]

I can confirm the game installs are ignoring the MicroSD selection and instead installing to SSD.

Before reopening this issue or creating a new one...

When changing your install location from SSD to microSD did you push X to save that change?

If it is not saving this change then it is a new issue.

Could you please check k that changing the install location is not being saved?

Change it to microSD in the Epic tab and make sure you push x to save.

Then back out to the library screen. Then go back and check if it saved or not. If it didn't can you open a new issue.

[llbranco]

This issue can be resolved by creating a symbolic link in /run/media/:
ln -s /run/media/yourusername/SDCARD /run/media/mmcblk0p1
Replace /run/media/yourusername/SDCARD with the actual mount point of your SD card.

Unfortunately this solution is not perfect as it requires additional steps, since Bazzite is an immutable system, having to run the command every time it is restarted is also a disadvantage, but it is still a "workaround"

[ source: https://www.reddit.com/r/JunkStore/comments/1etei5w/help/ ]