TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Add storage from Android content provider

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#4,019 opened on Dec 20, 2023

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Currently not possible to add storage, that is provided by another app (for example, SMB file explorer) that will be shown in default Android file manager / content provider.

Describe the solution you'd like Add an option to add storage from Android content provider (default file manager). I.e. "use this folder" from Android content provider.

Describe alternatives you've considered nv

Additional context nv

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Android developmentContent ProvidersStorage Access Framework
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate Android's Storage Access Framework (SAF) to implement a new storage option that uses Intent.ACTION OPEN DOCUMENT TREE to allow users to select a folder from a content provider. Review existing storage mechanism in the codebase, likely in activities or utilities like `StorageHelper.java` or `MainActivity.java`. Check issue comments for any suggested implementation details.