There are multiple potential reasons for the behavior described above, but there just isn’t enough information to diagnose the problem.
We really do need more information including at least the following:
- Operating system(s) (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, etc.).
- Which version(s) of Syncthing.
- Screenshot of at least the Syncthing UI on the affected device.
- Log file from Syncthing on the affected device.
If for some reason it’s not possible to share any details…
From the Syncthing documentation:
- Conflicting Changes – https://docs.syncthing.net/users/syncing.html#conflicting-changes
Perhaps one of the following earlier posts matches your particular situation? In no particular order:
- How does conflict resolution work?
- Resolving case-only rename conflicts
- Regularly creates sync conflicts for untouched files
- Conflicting files question
- conflicted file - how to use it ?
- Conflicting file - Last modified date filed request on both files
- Syncing conflicts
If not, other potential matches: Search results for 'conflict' - Syncthing Community Forum