Acclorite
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1 month ago Sure.
API Below 30: Grants only android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. This permission does not have any effect in API 33+. API Above 30: Grants android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Added in API 30, meaning it is useless and not valid on lower APIs.
_You can see granting process in BrowseViewModel_
Also I need to clarify, that I switch permissions at API 30+, because I had problems with using READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE on API 30 (don't remember what it was). That's about why there are 2 permissions. Now about why I need those. Those permissions are used for scanning the whole device to find books (you can look at how I get them and use in getBooksFromFiles and getFilesFromDevice), maybe there are more "safe" ways, but this one is the most convenient one. And well, most Readers also include this permission.
Maybe you can clarify, so we can add it to the app's "green list" with the proper explanation?
"This permission is needed to scan Your Device for books, granting full access to read all files will ensure, that no books are missing and app can function properly".
Not now, but probably next release will have a big Browse screen update, where you will see File Tree with all supported files containing within folders, not sure if there is a permission that can do the same and grant me required access to improve the app. If you have more questions, ask.
IzzySoft
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As book-story requires at least Android-8, I wonder what those permissions are needed for that's not covered by Storage Access Framework. Maybe you can clarify, so we can add it to the app's "green list" with the proper explanation? Thanks in advance!