clear_app_data resets all permissions

[Kristina Stemikovskaya]

Hi, I have a problem with Android permissions. 

I have a hook which uses clear_app_data when my scenario fails, to reset app of possible artifacts left after incomplete test execution: 

  if scenario.failed?

    clear_app_data

  end

But starting from android M in the consequent tests app asks for permissions at login and it causes all the consequent test to fail. 

Could you please advice me, how can I restore permissions after clear_app_data?  

[Marcella]

You can use Android's Package Manager to grant the permission(s) you need after calling the clear_app_data method. Here are all the package manager commands - https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/shell.html#pm

So, something like

adb shell pm grant <PACKAGE_NAME> <PERMISSION>

[Kristina Stemikovskaya]

Thank you Marcella, I've added a method to my app routine which gives all  necessary permissions after executing clear_app_data, works like a charm!