googlesamples/easypermissions

Support asking for permissions again after returning from permissions settings

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#301 opened on Mar 10, 2020

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help wantedtype: feature request

Description

Basic Information

Device type: Emulator OS version: R DP1.1 EasyPermissions version: 3.0.0

Describe the problem

EasyPermissions should offer a facility to automatically request a permission again after a user has returned from manually adjusting app permissions in the app info permissions settings dialog.

In Android R DP1 a user may select "Ask every time" in the permissions settings dialog. (Corresponding to the new "Only this time" option in the regular permissions dialog.) This does not automatically grant the permission to the app, but requires another permission request from the app and affirmative response from the user before the permission is actually granted. It should be possible to recognize the user's return to the app via onActivityResult, and any needed subsequent workflow should be facilitated by EasyPermissions.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobileauthorization
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.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Android permissions knowledgeEasyPermissions library basicsonActivityResult usage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Investigate the new Android R permission flow where users can select 'Ask every time' (or only this time) and how onActivityResult can be used to detect return from settings. Review the EasyPermissions source code, especially the current permission request and callback handling (e.g., EasyPermissions.java and related classes). Check existing comments for proposed solutions or additional details.