Issues with Location Permission, QR Code Scanning, and Virtual Keyboard in Mini App Development on iOS and Android

[hindevth]

Telegram Application

Telegram for Android, Telegram for iOS

Describe the Bug

Hello,

I am currently developing a mini app that requires location permissions and QR code scanning functionality. However, I have encountered several issues during the development process:

1. Location Permission Prompt:

• On iOS, the location permission prompt appears only once, which is expected behavior.

• On Android, the location permission prompt reappears every time I hide Telegram or switch to another app and then return to Telegram. This repetitive prompt disrupts the user experience.

2. QR Code Scanning:

• I am using web_app_open_scan_qr_popup for scanning QR codes.

• When users deny the camera permission, no event is triggered, and no error message is displayed. This lack of feedback leaves the user unaware that the app does not have the necessary permissions.

• How can I detect when the app lacks the required permissions so I can inform the user appropriately?

3. Virtual Keyboard on iOS:

• On iOS, when I focus on an input element, the virtual keyboard overlaps the mini app, hiding the content being entered.

• On Android, the virtual keyboard pushes the app up, making the input content visible, which is the expected behavior.

• Is there a way to address these issues to improve the user experience on iOS?

Thank you for your assistance.

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Expected Behavior

1. Location Permission Prompt:

• On both iOS and Android, the location permission prompt should appear only once and not repeatedly when switching between apps.

2. QR Code Scanning:

• An event should be triggered or an error message should be displayed when the user denies the camera permission, informing the user that the app lacks the necessary permissions.

3. Virtual Keyboard on iOS:

• The virtual keyboard should not overlap the mini app. Instead, it should push the app up, making the input content visible, similar to the behavior on Android.

[Dw-xia]

Yes, location permissions on Android made our app experience miserable，Is there any plan to solve this problem？

[amirh39]

Hello, If this is recognized as a bug, are there any plans for fixing it?

[elios-cama]

Hey, did you find any solution yet? I have the same issue as well on Android only but for the microphone permission, it actually ruins the UX. The permission is asked every time i try recording something even tough I allow it every time.