Allow QR code scan from file without camera permissions

[MikeMcC399]

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Technical details

• Device name: Google Pixel 3a emulator
• Android version: 12
• App version: 2.25.0-RC1

Describe the issue

The Universal QR Scanner does not allow scanning from a file unless camera permissions are granted.

Steps to reproduce the issue

On Android system

1. If CWA is installed, then uninstall app

2. Install CWA (or run from Android Studio) and complete onboarding

3. In CWA, tap Scan

4. In pop-up "Allow app-name to take pictures and record video" tap "Don't allow"

5. In pop-up "Camera access required", tap "Do Not Allow"

6. Note that the QR Code Scanner with the option "Open File" is dismissed, the display returns to the main screen, and it is not possible to scan from a file.

Expected behavior

Since the camera is not involved when scanning from a file, it should be possible to scan a QR code from a file without granting the app camera permissions.

Enhancement request

Even if camera permissions are not granted, allow scanning from file (Open File option in QR Code Scanner screen).

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Internal Tracking ID: EXPOSUREAPP-13639

[dsarkar]

@MikeMcC399 Thanks for suggesting this enhancement. Internal Tracking ID: EXPOSUREAPP-13639

[mtwalli]

Same on iOS , moving to wishlist