Error 2103: file could not be created

[Michel_Pureza]

I’m trying to save a file in the assets directory, I’m using the file resource to perform the operation and I request the necessary permissions for the action, however I get Error 2103.

Please if anyone knows what I’m doing wrong, would be grateful to be guided with corrective actions in my block

[bodymindpower (Anke)]

Here you don’t even know where to start listing all mistakes.
You should first learn a few basics before you ask any questions here.

1. TaifunTools.PathToAssets only works in connection with a WebView.
   (But it is no longer needed, because you can also use this: http://localhost/test.html)
2. Assets are read-only.
3. Storage permissions are only required to be able to access the external storage. Saving / writing to an arbitrary folder of the external storage is no longer possible on Android 11+.

See also here:

Some basics on Android storage system

From an Android point of view there are an → Internal Storage and an → External Storage. 1. Internal Storage The Internal Storage can only be accessed with a rooted device. 1.1 The app package is saved in /data/data/<packageName>/ 1.2. The Private directory is /data/user/0/<packageName>/files/ This private directory can be used with the File component to save / read text (setting the path without a slash). It can only be accessed by your app and is automatically removed when the app is un…

[Baraa_Awwad (Bara' Awwad)]

@bodymindpower

Saving / writing to an arbitrary folder of the external storage is no longer possible on Android 11+.

How can I save a screenshot to gallery tho in android 11 and higher?

[Taifun]

@Baraa_Awwad

How can I save a screenshot to gallery tho in android 11 and higher

store the images to shared storage and use the GalleryRefresh method from the tools extension

App Inventor Extensions: Tools | Pura Vida Apps

Taifun

[Baraa_Awwad (Bara' Awwad)]

well I just use the share component to share it but still would be nice no save it to gallery

@Taifun

store the images to shared storage

I did search the community and did see this reply of you to someone else but how
like I get the I idea but how?

[Taifun]

@Baraa_Awwad

but still would be nice no save it to gallery

as already said, use the GalleryRefresh method from the tools extension
Taifun

[Baraa_Awwad (Bara' Awwad)]

I get this part I meant to ask how to store things in shared storage?

[Taifun]

Just use the correct path, for example /Download/myFile.jpg

What about providing a screenshot of your relevant blocks?

Taifun

[Baraa_Awwad (Bara' Awwad)]

well that’s my current set up I gave up on trying to save to gallery I’ll try to do what u said…

[Taifun]

The screenshot extension stores the file in the ASD… a quick look into the documentation helps… App Inventor Extensions: Take Screenshot | Pura Vida Apps

Which means, if you want to see the screenshot in the Gallery, you have to move or copy it to shared storage and additionally use the Gallery Refresh method…

Taifun

[Baraa_Awwad (Bara' Awwad)]

@Taifun

quick look into the documentation helps…

I swear I read the documentations before asking I understand everything about how the extension works my issue as I said is the actual way to move the file from ASD to anywhere else on device

@Taifun

you have to move or copy it to shared storage

using the file component?

[Taifun]

@Baraa_Awwad

using the file component?

yes
alternatively you also can use one of the file extensions
Taifun