Hi everyone,
I’m currently developing a file memory app designed to help users avoid forgetting about files they’ve created or accessed.
The idea is to detect recently created or accessed files, organize them using information such as file location and GPS data, and bring them back to the user at scheduled times. The app would also support things like future reminders and pinning, so files that would normally get buried or forgotten remain visible and accessible.
The main issue I’m running into is Android’s storage restrictions. It seems that I may need the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission to reliably discover and track files across the device.
However, my app doesn’t need to modify, move, rename, or delete files. It simply needs broad read access to monitor files across the device, with the goal of preventing important files from being forgotten.
Would an app with this type of use case generally qualify for MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE on Google Play? Or would Google consider this outside the permitted use cases for broad storage access?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with this permission or a similar use case.
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