From cc51cc6a12c4ab34690d07b5fafd147641ce02a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:45:23 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 01/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/citron/main.cpp | 21 +++++++++++++++------
 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/citron/main.cpp b/src/citron/main.cpp
index b7d90338b..3b5d2a259 100644
--- a/src/citron/main.cpp
+++ b/src/citron/main.cpp
@@ -445,6 +445,12 @@ GMainWindow::GMainWindow(std::unique_ptr<QtConfig> config_, bool has_broken_vulk
     system->RegisterContentProvider(FileSys::ContentProviderUnionSlot::FrontendManual, provider.get());
     system->GetFileSystemController().CreateFactories(*vfs);
 
+    system->SetContentProvider(std::make_unique<FileSys::ContentProviderUnion>());
+    system->RegisterContentProvider(FileSys::ContentProviderUnionSlot::FrontendManual, provider.get());
+
+    // 1. First, create the factories
+    system->GetFileSystemController().CreateFactories(*vfs);
+
     autoloader_provider = std::make_unique<FileSys::ManualContentProvider>();
     system->RegisterContentProvider(FileSys::ContentProviderUnionSlot::Autoloader,
     autoloader_provider.get());
@@ -5714,20 +5720,23 @@ void GMainWindow::closeEvent(QCloseEvent* event) {
         return;
     }
 
+    // This stops mirroring threads before we start saving configs.
+    if (emu_thread != nullptr) {
+        ShutdownGame();
+    }
+
+    // Now save settings
     UpdateUISettings();
+    config->SaveAllValues();
+
     game_list->SaveInterfaceLayout();
     UISettings::SaveWindowState();
     hotkey_registry.SaveHotkeys();
 
-    // Unload controllers early
+    // Unload controllers
     controller_dialog->UnloadController();
     game_list->UnloadController();
 
-    // Shutdown session if the emu thread is active...
-    if (emu_thread != nullptr) {
-        ShutdownGame();
-    }
-
     render_window->close();
     multiplayer_state->Close();
     system->HIDCore().UnloadInputDevices();

From 8fbd4661a21e563b3935c726f158ab9be3b79bb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:49:14 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 02/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/citron/game_list.cpp | 141 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 102 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/citron/game_list.cpp b/src/citron/game_list.cpp
index ca7789c8d..a9ff04698 100644
--- a/src/citron/game_list.cpp
+++ b/src/citron/game_list.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include "core/core.h"
 #include "core/file_sys/patch_manager.h"
 #include "core/file_sys/registered_cache.h"
+#include "core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h"
 #include "citron/compatibility_list.h"
 #include "common/fs/path_util.h"
 #include "core/hle/service/acc/profile_manager.h"
@@ -45,6 +46,41 @@
 #include "citron/uisettings.h"
 #include "citron/util/controller_navigation.h"
 
+// Static helper for Save Detection
+static QString GetDetectedEmulatorName(const QString& path, u64 program_id, const QString& citron_nand_base) {
+    QString abs_path = QDir(path).absolutePath();
+    QString citron_abs_base = QDir(citron_nand_base).absolutePath();
+    QString tid_str = QStringLiteral("%1").arg(program_id, 16, 16, QLatin1Char('0'));
+
+    // SELF-EXCLUSION
+    if (abs_path.startsWith(citron_abs_base, Qt::CaseInsensitive)) {
+        return QString{};
+    }
+
+    // Ryujinx
+    if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("bis/user/save"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) {
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("ryubing"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Ryubing");
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("ryujinx"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Ryujinx");
+
+        // Fallback if it's a generic Ryujinx-structure folder
+        return abs_path.contains(tid_str, Qt::CaseInsensitive) ? QStringLiteral("Ryujinx/Ryubing") : QStringLiteral("Ryujinx/Ryubing (Manual Slot)");
+    }
+
+    // Fork
+    if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("nand/user/save"), Qt::CaseInsensitive) ||
+        abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("nand/system/Containers"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) {
+
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("eden"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Eden");
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("suyu"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Suyu");
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("sudachi"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Sudachi");
+        if (abs_path.contains(QStringLiteral("yuzu"), Qt::CaseInsensitive)) return QStringLiteral("Yuzu");
+
+        return QStringLiteral("another emulator");
+    }
+
+    return QString{};
+}
+
 GameListSearchField::KeyReleaseEater::KeyReleaseEater(GameList* gamelist_, QObject* parent)
 : QObject(parent), gamelist{gamelist_} {}
 
@@ -917,6 +953,10 @@ void GameList::DonePopulating(const QStringList& watch_list) {
             PopulateGridView();
         }
     }
+
+    LOG_INFO(Frontend, "Game List populated. Triggering Mirror Sync...");
+    system.GetFileSystemController().GetSaveDataFactory().PerformStartupMirrorSync();
+
     emit PopulatingCompleted();
 }
 
@@ -1077,59 +1117,82 @@ void GameList::AddGamePopup(QMenu& context_menu, u64 program_id, const std::stri
         const QString new_path = QFileDialog::getExistingDirectory(this, tr("Select Custom Save Data Location"));
         if (new_path.isEmpty()) return;
 
-        const auto nand_dir = QString::fromStdString(Common::FS::GetCitronPathString(Common::FS::CitronPath::NANDDir));
+        const auto nand_dir_str = Common::FS::GetCitronPathString(Common::FS::CitronPath::NANDDir);
+        const QString nand_dir = QString::fromStdString(nand_dir_str);
         const auto user_id = system.GetProfileManager().GetLastOpenedUser().AsU128();
         const std::string relative_save_path = fmt::format("user/save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", 0, user_id[1], user_id[0], program_id);
-        const QString old_save_path = QDir(nand_dir).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
+        const QString citron_nand_save_path = QDir(nand_dir).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
 
-        QDir old_dir(old_save_path);
-        if (old_dir.exists() && !old_dir.isEmpty()) {
-            QMessageBox::StandardButton reply = QMessageBox::question(this, tr("Move Save Data"),
-                tr("You have existing save data in the NAND. Would you like to move it to the new custom save path? Also for reference, if you'd like to use a Global Custom Save Path for all of your titles instead of setting them manually, you can do so within Emulation -> Configure -> Filesystem."),
-                QMessageBox::Yes | QMessageBox::No | QMessageBox::Cancel);
+        bool mirroring_enabled = false;
+        QString detected_emu = GetDetectedEmulatorName(new_path, program_id, nand_dir);
 
-            if (reply == QMessageBox::Cancel) return;
+        if (!detected_emu.isEmpty()) {
+            QMessageBox::StandardButton mirror_reply = QMessageBox::question(this, tr("Enable Save Mirroring?"),
+                tr("Citron has detected a %1 save structure.\n\n"
+                   "Would you like to enable 'Intelligent Mirroring'? This will pull the data into Citron's NAND "
+                   "and keep both locations synced whenever you play. A backup of what is inside of your NAND for Citron will be backed up for you with a corresponding folder name, so if you'd prefer to use Citron's data, please go to that folder & copy the contents and paste it back into the regular Title ID directory. BE WARNED: Please do not A. Have both emulators open during this process, and B. Ensure you do not fully 'delete' your backup that was provided to you incase something goes wrong.").arg(detected_emu),
+                QMessageBox::Yes | QMessageBox::No);
 
-            if (reply == QMessageBox::Yes) {
-                const QString full_dest_path = QDir(new_path).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
-                if (copyWithProgress(old_save_path, full_dest_path, this)) {
-                    QDir(old_save_path).removeRecursively();
-                    QMessageBox::information(this, tr("Success"), tr("Successfully moved save data to the new location."));
-                } else {
-                    QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"), tr("Failed to move save data. Please see the log for more details."));
+            if (mirror_reply == QMessageBox::Yes) {
+                mirroring_enabled = true;
+            }
+        }
+
+        QDir citron_dir(citron_nand_save_path);
+        if (citron_dir.exists() && !citron_dir.isEmpty()) {
+            if (mirroring_enabled) {
+                // Non-destructive backup for mirroring
+                QString timestamp = QDateTime::currentDateTime().toString(QStringLiteral("yyyy-MM-dd_hh-mm-ss"));
+                QString backup_path = citron_nand_save_path + QStringLiteral("_mirror_backup_") + timestamp;
+
+                // Ensure parent directory exists before renaming
+                QDir().mkpath(QFileInfo(backup_path).absolutePath());
+
+                if (QDir().rename(citron_nand_save_path, backup_path)) {
+                    LOG_INFO(Frontend, "Safety: Existing NAND data moved to backup: {}", backup_path.toStdString());
+                }
+            } else {
+                // Standard Citron behavior for manual paths (Override mode)
+                QMessageBox::StandardButton reply = QMessageBox::question(this, tr("Move Save Data"),
+                    tr("You have existing save data in the NAND. Would you like to move it to the new custom save path?"),
+                    QMessageBox::Yes | QMessageBox::No | QMessageBox::Cancel);
+
+                if (reply == QMessageBox::Cancel) return;
+
+                if (reply == QMessageBox::Yes) {
+                    // In override mode, we move files TO the new path
+                    const QString full_dest_path = QDir(new_path).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
+                    if (copyWithProgress(citron_nand_save_path, full_dest_path, this)) {
+                        QDir(citron_nand_save_path).removeRecursively();
+                        QMessageBox::information(this, tr("Success"), tr("Successfully moved save data to the new location."));
+                    } else {
+                        QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"), tr("Failed to move save data. Please see the log for more details."));
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }
 
-        Settings::values.custom_save_paths.insert_or_assign(program_id, new_path.toStdString());
-        emit SaveConfig();
-    });
+        if (mirroring_enabled) {
+            // Initial Pull (External -> Citron NAND)
+            // We copy FROM the selected folder TO the Citron NAND location
+            if (copyWithProgress(new_path, citron_nand_save_path, this)) {
+                // IMPORTANT: Save to the NEW mirror map
+                Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.insert_or_assign(program_id, new_path.toStdString());
+                // CLEAR the standard custom path so the emulator boots from NAND
+                Settings::values.custom_save_paths.erase(program_id);
 
-    connect(remove_custom_save_path, &QAction::triggered, [this, program_id, copyWithProgress]() {
-        const QString custom_path_root = QString::fromStdString(Settings::values.custom_save_paths.at(program_id));
-        const auto nand_dir = QString::fromStdString(Common::FS::GetCitronPathString(Common::FS::CitronPath::NANDDir));
-        const auto user_id = system.GetProfileManager().GetLastOpenedUser().AsU128();
-        const std::string relative_save_path = fmt::format("user/save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", 0, user_id[1], user_id[0], program_id);
-
-        const QString custom_game_save_path = QDir(custom_path_root).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
-        const QString nand_save_path = QDir(nand_dir).filePath(QString::fromStdString(relative_save_path));
-
-        QMessageBox::StandardButton reply = QMessageBox::question(this, tr("Move Save Data"),
-            tr("Would you like to move the save data from the custom path back to the NAND?"),
-            QMessageBox::Yes | QMessageBox::No | QMessageBox::Cancel);
-
-        if (reply == QMessageBox::Cancel) return;
-
-        if (reply == QMessageBox::Yes) {
-            if (copyWithProgress(custom_game_save_path, nand_save_path, this)) {
-                QDir(custom_game_save_path).removeRecursively();
-                QMessageBox::information(this, tr("Success"), tr("Successfully moved save data back to the NAND."));
+                QMessageBox::information(this, tr("Success"), tr("Mirroring established. Your data has been pulled into the Citron NAND."));
             } else {
-                QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"), tr("Failed to move save data. Please see the log for more details."));
+                QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"), tr("Failed to pull data from the mirror source."));
+                return;
             }
+        } else {
+            // Standard Path Override
+            Settings::values.custom_save_paths.insert_or_assign(program_id, new_path.toStdString());
+            // Remove from mirror map if it was there before
+            Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.erase(program_id);
         }
 
-        Settings::values.custom_save_paths.erase(program_id);
         emit SaveConfig();
     });
 

From 1820ed7815677e37b548eb44a579fd94284cec0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:50:58 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 03/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.h | 10 +++++++---
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.h b/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.h
index 954841cdd..9a1f1a101 100644
--- a/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.h
+++ b/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.h
@@ -18,8 +18,10 @@ namespace FileSys {
 /// Uses /0 (committed) and /1 (working) directories for journaling
 class DirectorySaveDataFileSystem {
 public:
-    // optional directory here for backup
-    explicit DirectorySaveDataFileSystem(VirtualDir base_filesystem, VirtualDir backup_filesystem = nullptr);
+    // Updated constructor to include mirror_filesystem for external sync (Ryujinx/Eden/etc)
+    explicit DirectorySaveDataFileSystem(VirtualDir base_filesystem,
+                                         VirtualDir backup_filesystem = nullptr,
+                                         VirtualDir mirror_filesystem = nullptr);
     ~DirectorySaveDataFileSystem();
 
     /// Initialize the journaling filesystem
@@ -53,9 +55,11 @@ private:
     Result SynchronizeDirectory(const char* dest_name, const char* source_name);
     Result CopyDirectoryRecursively(VirtualDir dest, VirtualDir source);
     Result RetryFinitelyForTargetLocked(std::function<Result()> operation);
+    void SmartSyncToMirror(VirtualDir mirror_dest, VirtualDir citron_source);
 
     VirtualDir base_fs;
-    VirtualDir backup_fs; // This will store the NAND path
+    VirtualDir backup_fs; // This stores the secondary NAND path
+    VirtualDir mirror_fs; // This stores the External Mirror path (Ryujinx/Eden/etc)
     VirtualDir working_dir;
     VirtualDir committed_dir;
     SaveDataExtraDataAccessor extra_data_accessor;

From 4f4b3a9360464139c2dd299dd7fd143d47db9ac4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:51:44 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 04/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 .../directory_save_data_filesystem.cpp        | 83 +++++++++++--------
 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+), 34 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.cpp b/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.cpp
index cdd7ce72e..cbcc75c3b 100644
--- a/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.cpp
+++ b/src/core/file_sys/directory_save_data_filesystem.cpp
@@ -17,9 +17,15 @@ constexpr int RetryWaitTimeMs = 100;
 
 } // Anonymous namespace
 
-DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::DirectorySaveDataFileSystem(VirtualDir base_filesystem, VirtualDir backup_filesystem)
-    : base_fs(std::move(base_filesystem)), backup_fs(std::move(backup_filesystem)),
-      extra_data_accessor(base_fs), journaling_enabled(true),
+// Updated constructor to accept mirror_filesystem
+DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::DirectorySaveDataFileSystem(VirtualDir base_filesystem,
+                                                         VirtualDir backup_filesystem,
+                                                         VirtualDir mirror_filesystem)
+    : base_fs(std::move(base_filesystem)),
+      backup_fs(std::move(backup_filesystem)),
+      mirror_fs(std::move(mirror_filesystem)),
+      extra_data_accessor(base_fs),
+      journaling_enabled(true),
       open_writable_files(0) {}
 
 DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::~DirectorySaveDataFileSystem() = default;
@@ -88,19 +94,15 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::Commit() {
     std::scoped_lock lk{mutex};
 
     if (!journaling_enabled) {
-        // Non-journaling: just commit extra data
         return extra_data_accessor.CommitExtraDataWithTimeStamp(
             std::chrono::system_clock::now().time_since_epoch().count());
     }
 
-    // Check that all writable files are closed
     if (open_writable_files > 0) {
         LOG_ERROR(Service_FS, "Cannot commit: {} writable files still open", open_writable_files);
         return ResultWriteModeFileNotClosed;
     }
 
-    // Atomic commit process (based on LibHac lines 572-622)
-    // 1. Rename committed → synchronizing (backup old version)
     auto committed = base_fs->GetSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
     if (committed != nullptr) {
         if (!committed->Rename(SynchronizingDirectoryName)) {
@@ -108,41 +110,34 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::Commit() {
         }
     }
 
-    // 2. Copy working → synchronizing (prepare new commit)
     R_TRY(SynchronizeDirectory(SynchronizingDirectoryName, ModifiedDirectoryName));
 
-    // 3. Commit extra data with updated timestamp
     R_TRY(extra_data_accessor.CommitExtraDataWithTimeStamp(
         std::chrono::system_clock::now().time_since_epoch().count()));
 
-    // 4. Rename synchronizing → committed (make it permanent)
     auto sync_dir = base_fs->GetSubdirectory(SynchronizingDirectoryName);
-    if (sync_dir == nullptr) {
-        return ResultPathNotFound;
-    }
-
-    if (!sync_dir->Rename(CommittedDirectoryName)) {
+    if (sync_dir == nullptr || !sync_dir->Rename(CommittedDirectoryName)) {
         return ResultPermissionDenied;
     }
 
-    // Update cached committed_dir reference
     committed_dir = base_fs->GetSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
 
-    if (Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue() && backup_fs != nullptr) {
-        LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Dual-Save: Backing up custom save to NAND...");
+    // Now that the NAND is safely updated, we push the changes back to Ryujinx/Eden
+    if (mirror_fs != nullptr) {
+        LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Pushing changes back to external source...");
 
-        // 1. Find or Create the '0' (Committed) folder in the NAND
-        auto nand_committed = backup_fs->GetSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
-        if (nand_committed == nullptr) {
-            nand_committed = backup_fs->CreateSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
-        }
+        // Use SmartSyncToMirror instead of CleanSubdirectoryRecursive
+        // working_dir contains the data that was just successfully committed
+        SmartSyncToMirror(mirror_fs, working_dir);
 
-        if (nand_committed != nullptr) {
-            // 2. Wipe whatever old backup was there
-            backup_fs->DeleteSubdirectoryRecursive(CommittedDirectoryName);
-            nand_committed = backup_fs->CreateSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
-
-            // 3. Copy the fresh data from our 'working' area to the NAND '0' folder
+        LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: External sync successful.");
+    }
+    // Standard backup only if Mirroring is NOT active
+    else if (Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue() && backup_fs != nullptr) {
+        LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Dual-Save: Backing up to NAND...");
+        backup_fs->DeleteSubdirectoryRecursive(CommittedDirectoryName);
+        auto nand_committed = backup_fs->CreateSubdirectory(CommittedDirectoryName);
+        if (nand_committed) {
             CopyDirectoryRecursively(nand_committed, working_dir);
         }
     }
@@ -167,8 +162,6 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::Rollback() {
 }
 
 bool DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::HasUncommittedChanges() const {
-    // For now, assume any write means uncommitted changes
-    // A full implementation would compare directory contents
     return open_writable_files > 0;
 }
 
@@ -224,8 +217,7 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::CopyDirectoryRecursively(VirtualDir dest, Vi
     return ResultSuccess;
 }
 
-Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::RetryFinitelyForTargetLocked(
-    std::function<Result()> operation) {
+Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::RetryFinitelyForTargetLocked(std::function<Result()> operation) {
     int remaining_retries = MaxRetryCount;
 
     while (true) {
@@ -235,7 +227,6 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::RetryFinitelyForTargetLocked(
             return ResultSuccess;
         }
 
-        // Only retry on TargetLocked error
         if (result != ResultTargetLocked) {
             return result;
         }
@@ -249,4 +240,28 @@ Result DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::RetryFinitelyForTargetLocked(
     }
 }
 
+void DirectorySaveDataFileSystem::SmartSyncToMirror(VirtualDir mirror_dest, VirtualDir citron_source) {
+    // Citron: Extra safety check for valid pointers and writable permissions
+    if (mirror_dest == nullptr || citron_source == nullptr || !mirror_dest->IsWritable()) {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Sync files from Citron back to the Mirror
+    for (const auto& c_file : citron_source->GetFiles()) {
+        auto m_file = mirror_dest->CreateFile(c_file->GetName());
+        if (m_file) {
+            m_file->WriteBytes(c_file->ReadAllBytes());
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Recursively handle subfolders (like 'private', 'extra', etc)
+    for (const auto& c_subdir : citron_source->GetSubdirectories()) {
+        auto m_subdir = mirror_dest->GetDirectoryRelative(c_subdir->GetName());
+        if (m_subdir == nullptr) {
+            m_subdir = mirror_dest->CreateSubdirectory(c_subdir->GetName());
+        }
+        SmartSyncToMirror(m_subdir, c_subdir);
+    }
+}
+
 } // namespace FileSys

From 70926d388de0cf8272b748e2183ec4413b79e5d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:52:44 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 05/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/common/settings.h | 3 +++
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/common/settings.h b/src/common/settings.h
index a2d37f10b..e6c0f5500 100644
--- a/src/common/settings.h
+++ b/src/common/settings.h
@@ -686,6 +686,9 @@ struct Values {
 
     // Custom Save Paths (with backups)
     std::map<u64, std::string> custom_save_paths;
+    // This stores the external path used for Intelligent Mirroring sync
+    std::map<u64, std::string> mirrored_save_paths;
+
     Setting<bool> global_custom_save_path_enabled{linkage, false, "global_custom_save_path_enabled", Category::DataStorage};
     Setting<std::string> global_custom_save_path{linkage, std::string(), "global_custom_save_path", Category::DataStorage};
     Setting<bool> backup_saves_to_nand{linkage, false, "backup_saves_to_nand", Category::DataStorage};

From c377c0c40798aca5457f65bf64f8262d2d678dd7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:53:38 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 06/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/common/settings.cpp | 9 +++++++++
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/common/settings.cpp b/src/common/settings.cpp
index f34ee2709..a17e13bb9 100644
--- a/src/common/settings.cpp
+++ b/src/common/settings.cpp
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 // SPDX-FileCopyrightText: Copyright 2021 yuzu Emulator Project
+// SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 citron Emulator Project
 // SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
 
 #include <version>
@@ -136,6 +137,14 @@ void LogSettings() {
     log_path("DataStorage_LoadDir", Common::FS::GetCitronPath(Common::FS::CitronPath::LoadDir));
     log_path("DataStorage_NANDDir", Common::FS::GetCitronPath(Common::FS::CitronPath::NANDDir));
     log_path("DataStorage_SDMCDir", Common::FS::GetCitronPath(Common::FS::CitronPath::SDMCDir));
+
+    // Log Custom Save Paths and Mirrored Save Paths for debugging
+    for (const auto& [id, path] : values.custom_save_paths) {
+        log_setting(fmt::format("DataStorage_CustomSavePath_{:016X}", id), path);
+    }
+    for (const auto& [id, path] : values.mirrored_save_paths) {
+        log_setting(fmt::format("DataStorage_MirrorSavePath_{:016X}", id), path);
+    }
 }
 
 void UpdateGPUAccuracy() {

From dee84bd8a3db85456884214644baaa40d693820e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:55:03 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 07/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.cpp | 345 +++++++++++++------------
 1 file changed, 181 insertions(+), 164 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.cpp b/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.cpp
index 3ca2e0a6d..8b689e9fc 100644
--- a/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.cpp
+++ b/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.cpp
@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
 // SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0-or-later
 
 #include <chrono>
+#include <filesystem>
 #include <memory>
+#include <vector>
 #include "common/assert.h"
 #include "common/common_types.h"
 #include "common/logging/log.h"
@@ -15,56 +17,70 @@
 #include "core/file_sys/savedata_extra_data_accessor.h"
 #include "core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h"
 #include "core/file_sys/vfs/vfs.h"
+#include "core/file_sys/vfs/vfs_real.h"
+#include "core/hle/service/acc/profile_manager.h"
 
 namespace FileSys {
 
 namespace {
 
+// Using a leaked raw pointer for the RealVfsFilesystem singleton.
+// This prevents SIGSEGV during shutdown by ensuring the VFS bridge
+// outlives all threads that might still be flushing save data.
+RealVfsFilesystem* GetPersistentVfs() {
+    static RealVfsFilesystem* instance = new RealVfsFilesystem();
+    return instance;
+}
+
 bool ShouldSaveDataBeAutomaticallyCreated(SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& attr) {
     return attr.type == SaveDataType::Cache || attr.type == SaveDataType::Temporary ||
-           (space == SaveDataSpaceId::User && ///< Normal Save Data -- Current Title & User
+           (space == SaveDataSpaceId::User &&
             (attr.type == SaveDataType::Account || attr.type == SaveDataType::Device) &&
             attr.program_id == 0 && attr.system_save_data_id == 0);
 }
 
 std::string GetFutureSaveDataPath(SaveDataSpaceId space_id, SaveDataType type, u64 title_id,
                                   u128 user_id) {
-    // Only detect nand user saves.
-    const auto space_id_path = [space_id]() -> std::string_view {
-        switch (space_id) {
-        case SaveDataSpaceId::User:
-            return "/user/save";
-        default:
-            return "";
-        }
-    }();
-
-    if (space_id_path.empty()) {
+    if (space_id != SaveDataSpaceId::User) {
         return "";
     }
 
     Common::UUID uuid;
     std::memcpy(uuid.uuid.data(), user_id.data(), sizeof(Common::UUID));
 
-    // Only detect account/device saves from the future location.
     switch (type) {
     case SaveDataType::Account:
-        return fmt::format("{}/account/{}/{:016X}/0", space_id_path, uuid.RawString(), title_id);
+        return fmt::format("/user/save/account/{}/{:016X}/0", uuid.RawString(), title_id);
     case SaveDataType::Device:
-        return fmt::format("{}/device/{:016X}/0", space_id_path, title_id);
+        return fmt::format("/user/save/device/{:016X}/0", title_id);
     default:
         return "";
     }
 }
 
+void BufferedVfsCopy(VirtualFile source, VirtualFile dest) {
+    if (!source || !dest) return;
+    try {
+        std::vector<u8> buffer(0x100000); // 1MB buffer
+        dest->Resize(0);
+        size_t offset = 0;
+        while (offset < source->GetSize()) {
+            const size_t to_read = std::min(buffer.size(), source->GetSize() - offset);
+            source->Read(buffer.data(), to_read, offset);
+            dest->Write(buffer.data(), to_read, offset);
+            offset += to_read;
+        }
+    } catch (...) {
+        LOG_ERROR(Service_FS, "Critical error during VFS mirror operation.");
+    }
+}
+
 } // Anonymous namespace
 
 SaveDataFactory::SaveDataFactory(Core::System& system_, ProgramId program_id_,
                                  VirtualDir save_directory_, VirtualDir backup_directory_)
     : system{system_}, program_id{program_id_}, dir{std::move(save_directory_)},
       backup_dir{std::move(backup_directory_)} {
-    // Delete all temporary storages
-    // On hardware, it is expected that temporary storage be empty at first use.
     dir->DeleteSubdirectoryRecursive("temp");
 }
 
@@ -79,19 +95,14 @@ VirtualDir SaveDataFactory::Create(SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribut
         return nullptr;
     }
 
-    // Initialize ExtraData for new save
     SaveDataExtraDataAccessor accessor(save_dir);
-    if (accessor.Initialize(true) != ResultSuccess) {
-        LOG_WARNING(Service_FS, "Failed to initialize ExtraData for new save at {}", save_directory);
-        // Continue anyway - save is still usable
-    } else {
-        // Write initial extra data
+    if (accessor.Initialize(true) == ResultSuccess) {
         SaveDataExtraData initial_data{};
         initial_data.attr = meta;
         initial_data.owner_id = meta.program_id;
         initial_data.timestamp = std::chrono::system_clock::now().time_since_epoch().count();
         initial_data.flags = static_cast<u32>(SaveDataFlags::None);
-        initial_data.available_size = 0; // Will be updated on commit
+        initial_data.available_size = 0;
         initial_data.journal_size = 0;
         initial_data.commit_id = 1;
 
@@ -122,6 +133,8 @@ VirtualDir SaveDataFactory::GetSaveDataSpaceDirectory(SaveDataSpaceId space) con
 std::string SaveDataFactory::GetSaveDataSpaceIdPath(SaveDataSpaceId space) {
     switch (space) {
     case SaveDataSpaceId::System:
+    case SaveDataSpaceId::ProperSystem:
+    case SaveDataSpaceId::SafeMode:
         return "/system/";
     case SaveDataSpaceId::User:
         return "/user/";
@@ -130,54 +143,37 @@ std::string SaveDataFactory::GetSaveDataSpaceIdPath(SaveDataSpaceId space) {
     case SaveDataSpaceId::SdSystem:
     case SaveDataSpaceId::SdUser:
         return "/sd/";
-    case SaveDataSpaceId::ProperSystem:
-        return "/system/";
-    case SaveDataSpaceId::SafeMode:
-        return "/system/";
     default:
-        ASSERT_MSG(false, "Unrecognized SaveDataSpaceId: {:02X}", static_cast<u8>(space));
-        return "/unrecognized/"; ///< To prevent corruption when ignoring asserts.
+        return "/unrecognized/";
     }
 }
 
 std::string SaveDataFactory::GetFullPath(ProgramId program_id, VirtualDir dir,
                                          SaveDataSpaceId space, SaveDataType type, u64 title_id,
                                          u128 user_id, u64 save_id) {
-    // According to switchbrew, if a save is of type SaveData and the title id field is 0, it should
-    // be interpreted as the title id of the current process.
-    if (type == SaveDataType::Account || type == SaveDataType::Device) {
-        if (title_id == 0) {
-            title_id = program_id;
-        }
+    if ((type == SaveDataType::Account || type == SaveDataType::Device) && title_id == 0) {
+        title_id = program_id;
     }
 
-    // For compat with a future impl.
-    if (std::string future_path =
-            GetFutureSaveDataPath(space, type, title_id & ~(0xFFULL), user_id);
+    if (std::string future_path = GetFutureSaveDataPath(space, type, title_id & ~(0xFFULL), user_id);
         !future_path.empty()) {
-        // Check if this location exists, and prefer it over the old.
-        if (const auto future_dir = dir->GetDirectoryRelative(future_path); future_dir != nullptr) {
-            LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Using save at new location: {}", future_path);
+        if (dir->GetDirectoryRelative(future_path) != nullptr) {
             return future_path;
         }
     }
 
     std::string out = GetSaveDataSpaceIdPath(space);
-
     switch (type) {
     case SaveDataType::System:
         return fmt::format("{}save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}", out, save_id, user_id[1], user_id[0]);
     case SaveDataType::Account:
     case SaveDataType::Device:
-        return fmt::format("{}save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", out, 0, user_id[1], user_id[0],
-                           title_id);
+        return fmt::format("{}save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", out, 0, user_id[1], user_id[0], title_id);
     case SaveDataType::Temporary:
-        return fmt::format("{}{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", out, 0, user_id[1], user_id[0],
-                           title_id);
+        return fmt::format("{}{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}/{:016X}", out, 0, user_id[1], user_id[0], title_id);
     case SaveDataType::Cache:
         return fmt::format("{}save/cache/{:016X}", out, title_id);
     default:
-        ASSERT_MSG(false, "Unrecognized SaveDataType: {:02X}", static_cast<u8>(type));
         return fmt::format("{}save/unknown_{:X}/{:016X}", out, static_cast<u8>(type), title_id);
     }
 }
@@ -191,36 +187,21 @@ std::string SaveDataFactory::GetUserGameSaveDataRoot(u128 user_id, bool future)
     return fmt::format("/user/save/{:016X}/{:016X}{:016X}", 0, user_id[1], user_id[0]);
 }
 
-SaveDataSize SaveDataFactory::ReadSaveDataSize(SaveDataType type, u64 title_id,
-                                               u128 user_id) const {
-    const auto path =
-        GetFullPath(program_id, dir, SaveDataSpaceId::User, type, title_id, user_id, 0);
+SaveDataSize SaveDataFactory::ReadSaveDataSize(SaveDataType type, u64 title_id, u128 user_id) const {
+    const auto path = GetFullPath(program_id, dir, SaveDataSpaceId::User, type, title_id, user_id, 0);
     const auto relative_dir = GetOrCreateDirectoryRelative(dir, path);
-
     const auto size_file = relative_dir->GetFile(GetSaveDataSizeFileName());
-    if (size_file == nullptr || size_file->GetSize() < sizeof(SaveDataSize)) {
-        return {0, 0};
-    }
-
+    if (size_file == nullptr || size_file->GetSize() < sizeof(SaveDataSize)) return {0, 0};
     SaveDataSize out;
-    if (size_file->ReadObject(&out) != sizeof(SaveDataSize)) {
-        return {0, 0};
-    }
-
+    if (size_file->ReadObject(&out) != sizeof(SaveDataSize)) return {0, 0};
     return out;
 }
 
-void SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataSize(SaveDataType type, u64 title_id, u128 user_id,
-                                        SaveDataSize new_value) const {
-    const auto path =
-        GetFullPath(program_id, dir, SaveDataSpaceId::User, type, title_id, user_id, 0);
+void SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataSize(SaveDataType type, u64 title_id, u128 user_id, SaveDataSize new_value) const {
+    const auto path = GetFullPath(program_id, dir, SaveDataSpaceId::User, type, title_id, user_id, 0);
     const auto relative_dir = GetOrCreateDirectoryRelative(dir, path);
-
     const auto size_file = relative_dir->CreateFile(GetSaveDataSizeFileName());
-    if (size_file == nullptr) {
-        return;
-    }
-
+    if (size_file == nullptr) return;
     size_file->Resize(sizeof(SaveDataSize));
     size_file->WriteObject(new_value);
 }
@@ -229,137 +210,173 @@ void SaveDataFactory::SetAutoCreate(bool state) {
     auto_create = state;
 }
 
-Result SaveDataFactory::ReadSaveDataExtraData(SaveDataExtraData* out_extra_data,
-                                               SaveDataSpaceId space,
-                                               const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
-    const auto save_directory =
-        GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id,
-                    attribute.system_save_data_id);
-
+Result SaveDataFactory::ReadSaveDataExtraData(SaveDataExtraData* out_extra_data, SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
+    const auto save_directory = GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id, attribute.system_save_data_id);
     auto save_dir = dir->GetDirectoryRelative(save_directory);
-    if (save_dir == nullptr) {
-        return ResultPathNotFound;
-    }
-
+    if (save_dir == nullptr) return ResultPathNotFound;
     SaveDataExtraDataAccessor accessor(save_dir);
-
-    // Try to initialize (but don't create if missing)
-    if (Result result = accessor.Initialize(false); result != ResultSuccess) {
-        // ExtraData doesn't exist - return default values
-        LOG_DEBUG(Service_FS, "ExtraData not found for save at {}, returning defaults",
-                  save_directory);
-
-        // Return zeroed data
-        *out_extra_data = {}; // Or: *out_extra_data = SaveDataExtraData{};
+    if (accessor.Initialize(false) != ResultSuccess) {
+        *out_extra_data = {};
         out_extra_data->attr = attribute;
         return ResultSuccess;
     }
-
     return accessor.ReadExtraData(out_extra_data);
 }
 
-Result SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataExtraData(const SaveDataExtraData& extra_data,
-                                                SaveDataSpaceId space,
-                                                const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
-    const auto save_directory =
-        GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id,
-                    attribute.system_save_data_id);
-
+Result SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataExtraData(const SaveDataExtraData& extra_data, SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
+    const auto save_directory = GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id, attribute.system_save_data_id);
     auto save_dir = dir->GetDirectoryRelative(save_directory);
-    if (save_dir == nullptr) {
-        return ResultPathNotFound;
-    }
-
+    if (save_dir == nullptr) return ResultPathNotFound;
     SaveDataExtraDataAccessor accessor(save_dir);
-
-    // Initialize and create if missing
     R_TRY(accessor.Initialize(true));
-
-    // Write the data
     R_TRY(accessor.WriteExtraData(extra_data));
-
-    // Commit immediately for transactional writes
-    R_TRY(accessor.CommitExtraData());
-
-    return ResultSuccess;
+    return accessor.CommitExtraData();
 }
 
-Result SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataExtraDataWithMask(const SaveDataExtraData& extra_data,
-                                                        const SaveDataExtraData& mask,
-                                                        SaveDataSpaceId space,
-                                                        const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
-    const auto save_directory =
-        GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id,
-                    attribute.system_save_data_id);
-
+Result SaveDataFactory::WriteSaveDataExtraDataWithMask(const SaveDataExtraData& extra_data, const SaveDataExtraData& mask, SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const {
+    const auto save_directory = GetFullPath(program_id, dir, space, attribute.type, attribute.program_id, attribute.user_id, attribute.system_save_data_id);
     auto save_dir = dir->GetDirectoryRelative(save_directory);
-    if (save_dir == nullptr) {
-        return ResultPathNotFound;
-    }
-
+    if (save_dir == nullptr) return ResultPathNotFound;
     SaveDataExtraDataAccessor accessor(save_dir);
-
-    // Initialize and create if missing
     R_TRY(accessor.Initialize(true));
-
-    // Read existing data
     SaveDataExtraData current_data{};
     R_TRY(accessor.ReadExtraData(&current_data));
-
-    // Apply mask: copy only the bytes where mask is non-zero
     const u8* extra_data_bytes = reinterpret_cast<const u8*>(&extra_data);
     const u8* mask_bytes = reinterpret_cast<const u8*>(&mask);
     u8* current_data_bytes = reinterpret_cast<u8*>(&current_data);
-
     for (size_t i = 0; i < sizeof(SaveDataExtraData); ++i) {
-        if (mask_bytes[i] != 0) {
-            current_data_bytes[i] = extra_data_bytes[i];
+        if (mask_bytes[i] != 0) current_data_bytes[i] = extra_data_bytes[i];
+    }
+    R_TRY(accessor.WriteExtraData(current_data));
+    return accessor.CommitExtraData();
+}
+
+// --- MIRRORING TOOLS ---
+
+VirtualDir SaveDataFactory::GetMirrorDirectory(u64 title_id) const {
+    auto it = Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.find(title_id);
+    if (it == Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.end() || it->second.empty()) return nullptr;
+
+    std::filesystem::path host_path(it->second);
+    if (!std::filesystem::exists(host_path)) return nullptr;
+
+    // Get the persistent VFS bridge
+    auto* vfs = GetPersistentVfs();
+    return vfs->OpenDirectory(it->second, OpenMode::ReadWrite);
+}
+
+void SaveDataFactory::SmartSyncFromSource(VirtualDir source, VirtualDir dest) const {
+    // Citron: Shutdown and null safety
+    if (!source || !dest || system.IsShuttingDown()) {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Sync files from Source to Destination
+    for (const auto& s_file : source->GetFiles()) {
+        if (!s_file) continue;
+        std::string name = s_file->GetName();
+
+        // Skip metadata and lock files
+        if (name == ".lock" || name == ".citron_save_size" || name.find("mirror_backup") != std::string::npos) {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        auto d_file = dest->CreateFile(name);
+        if (d_file) {
+            BufferedVfsCopy(s_file, d_file);
         }
     }
 
-    // Write back the masked data
-    R_TRY(accessor.WriteExtraData(current_data));
+    // Recurse into subdirectories
+    for (const auto& s_subdir : source->GetSubdirectories()) {
+        if (!s_subdir) continue;
 
-    // Commit the changes
-    R_TRY(accessor.CommitExtraData());
+        // Prevent recursion into title-id-named folders to avoid infinite loops
+        if (s_subdir->GetName().find("0100") != std::string::npos) continue;
 
-    return ResultSuccess;
+        auto d_subdir = dest->GetDirectoryRelative(s_subdir->GetName());
+        if (!d_subdir) {
+            d_subdir = dest->CreateDirectoryRelative(s_subdir->GetName());
+        }
+
+        if (d_subdir) {
+            SmartSyncFromSource(s_subdir, d_subdir);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void SaveDataFactory::PerformStartupMirrorSync() const {
+    // If settings are empty or system is shutting down/uninitialized
+    if (Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.empty() || system.IsShuttingDown()) {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Ensure our NAND directory is actually valid
+    if (!dir) {
+        LOG_ERROR(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Startup Sync aborted. NAND directory is null.");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // Attempt to locate the save root with null checks at every step
+    VirtualDir user_save_root = nullptr;
+    try {
+        user_save_root = dir->GetDirectoryRelative("user/save/0000000000000000");
+        if (!user_save_root) {
+            user_save_root = dir->GetDirectoryRelative("user/save");
+        }
+    } catch (...) {
+        LOG_ERROR(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Critical failure accessing VFS. Filesystem may be stale.");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (!user_save_root) {
+        LOG_WARNING(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Could not find user save root in NAND.");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Startup Sync initiated.");
+
+    for (const auto& [title_id, host_path] : Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths) {
+        if (host_path.empty()) continue;
+
+        auto mirror_source = GetMirrorDirectory(title_id);
+        if (!mirror_source) continue;
+
+        std::string title_id_str = fmt::format("{:016X}", title_id);
+
+        for (const auto& profile_dir : user_save_root->GetSubdirectories()) {
+            if (!profile_dir) continue;
+
+            auto nand_dest = profile_dir->GetDirectoryRelative(title_id_str);
+
+            if (!nand_dest) {
+                for (const auto& sub : profile_dir->GetSubdirectories()) {
+                    if (!sub) continue;
+                    nand_dest = sub->GetDirectoryRelative(title_id_str);
+                    if (nand_dest) break;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (nand_dest) {
+                LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Pulling external data for {}", title_id_str);
+                SmartSyncFromSource(mirror_source, nand_dest);
+            }
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 void SaveDataFactory::DoNandBackup(SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& meta, VirtualDir custom_dir) const {
-    LOG_INFO(Common, "Dual-Save: Backup process initiated for Program ID: {:016X}", program_id);
+    u64 title_id = (meta.program_id != 0 ? meta.program_id : static_cast<u64>(program_id));
+    if (Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.count(title_id)) return;
 
-    if (!Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue()) {
-        LOG_INFO(Common, "Dual-Save: Backup skipped (Setting is OFF)");
-        return;
-    }
-
-    if (backup_dir == nullptr) {
-        LOG_ERROR(Common, "Dual-Save: Backup failed (NAND directory is NULL)");
-        return;
-    }
-
-    if (custom_dir == nullptr) {
-        LOG_ERROR(Common, "Dual-Save: Backup failed (Source Custom directory is NULL)");
-        return;
-    }
-
-    const auto nand_path = GetFullPath(program_id, backup_dir, space, meta.type, meta.program_id,
-                                       meta.user_id, meta.system_save_data_id);
+    if (!Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue() || backup_dir == nullptr || custom_dir == nullptr) return;
 
+    const auto nand_path = GetFullPath(program_id, backup_dir, space, meta.type, meta.program_id, meta.user_id, meta.system_save_data_id);
     auto nand_out = backup_dir->CreateDirectoryRelative(nand_path);
-    if (nand_out != nullptr) {
-        LOG_INFO(Common, "Dual-Save: Mirroring files to NAND: {}", nand_path);
 
-        // Clear the old backup
+    if (nand_out) {
         nand_out->CleanSubdirectoryRecursive(".");
-
-        // Perform the copy
         VfsRawCopyD(custom_dir, nand_out);
-
-        LOG_INFO(Common, "Dual-Save: NAND Backup successful.");
-    } else {
-        LOG_ERROR(Common, "Dual-Save: Could not create/access NAND backup path!");
     }
 }
 

From 4a81f4ff8391f4b0e23487c2c966678eb61c9385 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:56:04 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 08/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h | 9 ++++++---
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h b/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h
index 54250515d..2d079b81c 100644
--- a/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h
+++ b/src/core/file_sys/savedata_factory.h
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ constexpr const char* GetSaveDataSizeFileName() {
 
 using ProgramId = u64;
 
-/// File system interface to the SaveData archive
 class SaveDataFactory {
 public:
     explicit SaveDataFactory(Core::System& system_, ProgramId program_id_,
@@ -45,7 +44,6 @@ public:
     void WriteSaveDataSize(SaveDataType type, u64 title_id, u128 user_id,
                            SaveDataSize new_value) const;
 
-    // ExtraData operations
     Result ReadSaveDataExtraData(SaveDataExtraData* out_extra_data, SaveDataSpaceId space,
                                  const SaveDataAttribute& attribute) const;
     Result WriteSaveDataExtraData(const SaveDataExtraData& extra_data, SaveDataSpaceId space,
@@ -57,11 +55,16 @@ public:
     void SetAutoCreate(bool state);
     void DoNandBackup(SaveDataSpaceId space, const SaveDataAttribute& meta, VirtualDir custom_dir) const;
 
+    // --- MIRRORING TOOLS ---
+    VirtualDir GetMirrorDirectory(u64 title_id) const;
+    void SmartSyncFromSource(VirtualDir source, VirtualDir dest) const;
+    void PerformStartupMirrorSync() const;
+
 private:
     Core::System& system;
     ProgramId program_id;
     VirtualDir dir;
-    VirtualDir backup_dir; // This will hold the NAND path
+    VirtualDir backup_dir;
     bool auto_create{true};
 };
 

From 63e48d91918b6de08e6f7771a0effe7c8bccf593 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:57:15 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 09/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fsp_srv.cpp | 12 +++++-------
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fsp_srv.cpp b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fsp_srv.cpp
index 32c79af63..b34ba658a 100644
--- a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fsp_srv.cpp
+++ b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fsp_srv.cpp
@@ -252,9 +252,11 @@ Result FSP_SRV::CreateSaveDataFileSystemBySystemSaveDataId(
 Result FSP_SRV::OpenSaveDataFileSystem(OutInterface<IFileSystem> out_interface,
                                        FileSys::SaveDataSpaceId space_id,
                                        FileSys::SaveDataAttribute attribute) {
-    LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "called.");
+    LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "called, space_id={:02X}, program_id={:016X}",
+             static_cast<u8>(space_id), attribute.program_id);
 
     FileSys::VirtualDir dir{};
+    // This triggers the 'Smart Pull' (Ryujinx -> Citron) in savedata_factory.cpp
     R_TRY(save_data_controller->OpenSaveData(&dir, space_id, attribute));
 
     FileSys::StorageId id{};
@@ -267,19 +269,15 @@ Result FSP_SRV::OpenSaveDataFileSystem(OutInterface<IFileSystem> out_interface,
         id = FileSys::StorageId::SdCard;
         break;
     case FileSys::SaveDataSpaceId::System:
-        id = FileSys::StorageId::NandSystem;
-        break;
     case FileSys::SaveDataSpaceId::Temporary:
-        id = FileSys::StorageId::NandSystem;
-        break;
     case FileSys::SaveDataSpaceId::ProperSystem:
-        id = FileSys::StorageId::NandSystem;
-        break;
     case FileSys::SaveDataSpaceId::SafeMode:
         id = FileSys::StorageId::NandSystem;
         break;
     }
 
+    // Wrap the directory in the IFileSystem interface.
+    // We pass 'save_data_controller->GetFactory()' so the Commit function can find the Mirror.
     *out_interface = std::make_shared<IFileSystem>(
         system, std::move(dir), SizeGetter::FromStorageId(fsc, id),
         save_data_controller->GetFactory(), space_id, attribute);

From bbd74891fd3bb8ce36daa734dacc8871c6153511 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 10/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 .../filesystem/fsp/fs_i_filesystem.cpp        | 26 ++++++++++++++++---
 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fs_i_filesystem.cpp b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fs_i_filesystem.cpp
index c21285a96..6aa6c60b4 100644
--- a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fs_i_filesystem.cpp
+++ b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/fsp/fs_i_filesystem.cpp
@@ -132,12 +132,32 @@ Result IFileSystem::GetEntryType(
 }
 
 Result IFileSystem::Commit() {
+    // 1. Standard Commit
     Result res = backend->Commit();
     if (res != ResultSuccess) return res;
 
-    if (save_factory && Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue()) {
-        LOG_INFO(Common, "IFileSystem: Commit detected, triggering NAND backup...");
-        save_factory->DoNandBackup(save_space, save_attr, content_dir);
+    // Citron: Shutdown Safety Check
+    // If the emulator is stopping, the VFS might be invalid. Skip mirroring to prevent SEGV.
+    if (system.IsShuttingDown()) {
+        return res;
+    }
+
+    // 2. (Citron NAND -> External)
+    if (save_factory) {
+        u64 title_id = save_attr.program_id != 0 ? save_attr.program_id : system.GetApplicationProcessProgramID();
+        auto mirror_dir = save_factory->GetMirrorDirectory(title_id);
+
+        if (mirror_dir != nullptr) {
+            LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Pushing Citron NAND data back to external source...");
+
+            // SYNC: Citron NAND Title ID folder -> Selected External Folder Contents
+            save_factory->SmartSyncFromSource(content_dir, mirror_dir);
+
+            LOG_INFO(Service_FS, "Mirroring: Push complete.");
+        }
+        else if (Settings::values.backup_saves_to_nand.GetValue()) {
+            save_factory->DoNandBackup(save_space, save_attr, content_dir);
+        }
     }
 
     R_RETURN(res);

From 1ca62a0302c7af114e17cab3d008691cd5c7c3e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:58:49 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 11/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.cpp | 5 +++++
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.cpp b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.cpp
index 84aa313f9..056ca8d70 100644
--- a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.cpp
+++ b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.cpp
@@ -807,6 +807,11 @@ void FileSystemController::CreateFactories(FileSys::VfsFilesystem& vfs, bool ove
         system.RegisterContentProvider(FileSys::ContentProviderUnionSlot::SDMC,
                                        sdmc_factory->GetSDMCContents());
     }
+
+    // factory that handles sync tasks before a game is even selected
+    if (global_save_data_factory == nullptr || overwrite) {
+        global_save_data_factory = CreateSaveDataFactory(ProgramId{});
+    }
 }
 
 void FileSystemController::Reset() {

From 678d6c095f60d5d00759f96953dd5c38a3e55c86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 03:59:31 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 12/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.h | 6 ++++++
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.h b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.h
index 718500385..6dc60254f 100644
--- a/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.h
+++ b/src/core/hle/service/filesystem/filesystem.h
@@ -121,6 +121,9 @@ public:
     // above is called.
     void CreateFactories(FileSys::VfsFilesystem& vfs, bool overwrite = true);
 
+    // getter for main.cpp to trigger the sync between custom game paths for separate emulators
+    FileSys::SaveDataFactory& GetSaveDataFactory() { return *global_save_data_factory; }
+
     void Reset();
 
 private:
@@ -142,6 +145,9 @@ private:
     std::unique_ptr<FileSys::RegisteredCache> gamecard_registered;
     std::unique_ptr<FileSys::PlaceholderCache> gamecard_placeholder;
 
+    // Global factory for startup tasks and mirroring
+    std::shared_ptr<FileSys::SaveDataFactory> global_save_data_factory;
+
     Core::System& system;
 };
 

From 43319bde2dab4ea2962c34a1c1a404879871f68a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:00:32 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 13/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/frontend_common/config.cpp | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/frontend_common/config.cpp b/src/frontend_common/config.cpp
index 8b9b85ba3..d53e022e2 100644
--- a/src/frontend_common/config.cpp
+++ b/src/frontend_common/config.cpp
@@ -459,6 +459,7 @@ void Config::ReadValues() {
         ReadDataStorageValues();
         ReadDebuggingValues();
         ReadCustomSavePathValues();
+        ReadMirrorValues();
         ReadDisabledAddOnValues();
         ReadDisabledCheatValues();
         ReadNetworkValues();
@@ -564,6 +565,7 @@ void Config::SaveValues() {
         SaveDataStorageValues();
         SaveDebuggingValues();
         SaveCustomSavePathValues();
+        SaveMirrorValues();
         SaveDisabledAddOnValues();
         SaveDisabledCheatValues();
         SaveNetworkValues();
@@ -1181,3 +1183,33 @@ void Config::SetArrayIndex(const int index) {
     array_stack.back().size = array_index;
     array_stack.back().index = array_index;
 }
+
+void Config::ReadMirrorValues() {
+    BeginGroup(std::string("MirroredSaves"));
+    const int size = BeginArray(std::string("")); // Keyless array style
+    for (int i = 0; i < size; ++i) {
+        SetArrayIndex(i);
+        const auto title_id = ReadUnsignedIntegerSetting(std::string("title_id"), 0);
+        const auto path = ReadStringSetting(std::string("path"), std::string(""));
+
+        if (title_id != 0 && !path.empty()) {
+            Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths.insert_or_assign(title_id, path);
+        }
+    }
+    EndArray();
+    EndGroup();
+}
+
+void Config::SaveMirrorValues() {
+    BeginGroup(std::string("MirroredSaves"));
+    int i = 0;
+    BeginArray(std::string("")); // Keyless array style
+    for (const auto& elem : Settings::values.mirrored_save_paths) {
+        SetArrayIndex(i);
+        WriteIntegerSetting(std::string("title_id"), elem.first, std::make_optional(static_cast<u64>(0)));
+        WriteStringSetting(std::string("path"), elem.second, std::make_optional(std::string("")));
+        ++i;
+    }
+    EndArray();
+    EndGroup();
+}

From 8aba08322eb814cd4bc27ea040f728640042d2df Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:01:30 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 14/14] feat(fs): Cross-Compatible Emulator Save Pathing w/
 Custom Save Paths

Signed-off-by: Collecting <collecting@noreply.localhost>
---
 src/frontend_common/config.h | 3 +++
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/frontend_common/config.h b/src/frontend_common/config.h
index 35c3273e2..1a0a1fe64 100644
--- a/src/frontend_common/config.h
+++ b/src/frontend_common/config.h
@@ -53,6 +53,9 @@ protected:
 
     void Reload();
 
+    void ReadMirrorValues();
+    void SaveMirrorValues();
+
     /**
      * Derived config classes must implement this so they can reload all platform-specific
      * values and global ones.