How to not ask user permission to read data?

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If you are reading images from user phone, certainly you have to ask permission then only Google will allow your app.

Read Specific Directory without asking permission

Yes, the image component incorrectly requires READ permission even for the ASD. The same with AI2. Note: I’m pretty sure this will change when Kodular targets API 30 (Aug 2021).