File is not saved, permissions are not recognized

[JB1002]

I have to add that the error comes directly when writing and no query appears.

[Taifun]

delete all files and directories inside the ASD of the companion app (alrernatively uninstall the companion app, then reinstall), remove those 2 blocks and try again

Taifun

[JB1002]

I tried it, same result. No file is saved to the SD card. The error is still displayed.

[Taifun]

which Android version are you using for your tests?
Taifun

[JB1002]

Android 13

[Taifun]

you get that error, because the file component does not declare storage permissions anymore in the manifest, see also

Fenix 1.5.5 - New File system → File component

In addition the File component does NOT declare any storage permissions (with DefaultFileScope = App) in the Manifest. Unfortunately, my fears came true that the AI2 bugs were not fixed. It seems to be even worse.

which means, do not ask for permission and it works for newer Android versions…

FileSave.aia (2.1 KB)

Taifun

[JB1002]

Unfortunately, I haven’t had the time to work on my project for a long time because of my work. Luckily that has now changed again. Thank you for your help so far. I would like to save a file in my mobile phone’s download folder. So not only in the private memory of the app. But that doesn’t seem to be working

[Taifun]

You might want to provide a screenshot of your relevant blocks

Taifun

[JB1002]

The code is still the same as on my last sent screenshot.

[Taifun]

If you want to store in folder /Download, then you should use this filename
/Download/myTest.txt

Taifun

[JB1002]

I was using File Scope Legacy and getting the 908 Permissions error as always. But it was queried beforehand and I confirmed it.

[Taifun]

Try the MFile extension

MFile - a modified version of Sunny's `EFile` extension - Shared folders - storage permissions - Android 11+

Here is a modified version of Sunny’s EFile extension, which added some methods that are needed (among others things) for testing purposes with Companion & AKP. Because if you try to save in one of the Shared folders (/Documents or /Download) first with Companion it is not possible to do this without deleting the saved text file before testing with the APK and vice versa (at least on Android 11+). So the Delete & FileExists & API level methods are needed. The Delete method exists with the File …

Taifun

[JB1002]

I tried.

But here the file is only saved in the App folder. Not in a normal public folder. I’ve tried a lot with the extension, unfortunately nothing has led to success.

[JB1002]

Are there any other solutions? Haven’t you had any problems with it yet?

[Taifun]

show us the Do it result

Taifun

[JB1002]

Here is the result:

[Taifun]

@JB1002

But here the file is only saved in the App folder. Not in a normal public folder. I’ve tried a lot with the extension, unfortunately nothing has led to success.

as you can see yourself, you are storing the file in ASD…
what about using the path /Download/Test.txt to store it in shared storage /Download?
Taifun

[JB1002]

That’s right. So far, only saving in the app folder is possible. But as you said, I would like to save the data in the download folder. Previously this was not possible due to the errors mentioned above. How can I save the data in the download folder. Unfortunately nothing has worked for me so far.

[Taifun]

@JB1002

Previously this was not possible due to the errors mentioned above

previously you used the file component
it does not look like you tried the suggestion from my last post

also you should learn how to use Do it to debug your blocks, see also tip 4 here App Inventor: How to Learn | Pura Vida Apps
see also Live Development, Testing, and Debugging Tools
Taifun

[JB1002]

I implemented your recommendation and installed and used the extension. The same problems arise here as well.