TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Cannot grant SAF access (Android 15)

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#4,352 opened on Feb 6, 2025

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Description

Describe the bug Similar to #3957, but persists on Android 15.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go to /Android/data/*
  2. Click on ”Grant SAF access > OK"
  3. In the system file manager, /Android/data/ is not shown as selectable.

Expected behavior Some option to enable SAF access to app folders for Amaze.

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Smartphone (please complete the following information):

  • Device: Fairphone 4
  • OS: LineageOS for MicroG 22.1/Android 15
  • Rooted: yes
  • Version: Amaze 3.10

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
bug
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Android development basicsKnowledge of Storage Access Framework
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
55
Research direction
Investigate the SAF grant flow in AmazeFileManager, particularly the intent used to open the system file picker. Compare with the fix for similar issue #3957 on earlier Android versions. Look at Android 15 changes to SAF that might have removed the ability to select the Android/data directory. Consider using ACTION OPEN DOCUMENT TREE with proper URI permissions. The relevant code may be in the SAF grant dialog implementation.