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Fix FileSystemException
in Flutter
✅ Solution
FileSystemException in Flutter usually arises from file permission issues, attempts to access non-existent files/directories, or conflicts with existing files during operations like creating links or writing data. To fix it, ensure your app has the necessary file system permissions, verify that file paths are correct and accessible, and handle potential file conflicts gracefully (e.g., by checking if a file exists before attempting to create it or by using unique filenames). If timeouts occur, investigate network connectivity or consider increasing timeout durations.
Related Issues
Real GitHub issues where developers encountered this error:
[tool_crash] FileSystemException: Cannot create link, OS Error: Cannot create a file when that file already exists, errno = 183Jan 11, 2026
[tool_crash] FileSystemException: Cannot create link, OS Error: Operation not permitted, errno = 1Jan 9, 2026
[tool_crash] FileSystemException: readInto failed, OS Error: Operation timed out, errno = 60Jan 8, 2026
[tool_crash] FileSystemException: Deletion failed, OS Error: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.
, errno = 32Dec 29, 2025
[tool_crash] FileSystemException: readInto failed, OS Error: The cloud file provider is not running, errno = 362Dec 28, 2025
Timeline
First reported:Dec 21, 2025
Last reported:Jan 11, 2026