https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=447774
Bug ID: 447774
Summary: File system expose cannot expose certain folders on
Android 11
Product: kdeconnect
Version: unspecified
Platform: Android
OS: Android 11.x
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: android-application
Assignee: albertv...@gmail.com
Reporter: l12c-account_for_...@l12c.eu
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Under Android 11, the Storage Access Framework no longer allows exposing
certain folders, for example primary: and the default downloads folder.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go to Plugin Settings > File System Expose
2. Attempt to add primary: as a storage location
OBSERVED RESULT
The SAF file picker says "Can't use this folder. To protect your privacy,
choose another folder"
EXPECTED RESULT
I should be able to access this folder remotely from my PC
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Android 11 (Security patches 2021-11-05)
Kernel 4.14.186+
KDE Connect 1.18.1 (from F-Droid)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Possible workaround is requesting the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (see
https://developer.android.com/training/data-storage/manage-all-files)
permission, resulting in the user getting a one time popup to allow the app
access to all files, possibly in the syle of "The directory you want to select
is not available? Click here to allow access to all directories"
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