Why metadata has no percentage

A magnet link contains a torrent identifier, not the full file list. During Fetching metadata, gettor asks the swarm for filenames and total size.

Why the bar is indeterminate

Until metadata arrives, the total size is unknown. The progress bar appears once gettor has a size to measure against.

The size check happens right here

Once the size is known, gettor checks the largest-torrent limit and your remaining storage before downloading content.

If it never leaves this stage

If no reachable peer provides metadata before the timeout, the transfer fails with “No metadata arrived in time”.

What happens during “Saving to library”

The torrent download is complete. gettor is checking and saving the files to your library.

After the torrent reaches 100%, gettor still needs time to save the finished files into your library.

What happens in this stage

• Each file is checked for a safe path before it is stored.
• The files are uploaded to your library’s storage.
• The folder and file rows are created so the library can list them.
• The temporary copy is removed, freeing capacity for the next transfer.

Why a transfer can still fail here

If the finished content no longer fits because something else filled your storage, the transfer fails. If the files cannot be saved after several attempts, contact support.