How does DroidScript handle READ_MEDIA_AUDIO permissions on Android 13+?

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Hi,

I’m developing a DroidScript music player that uses MediaStore to scan and list audio files.

I’m using DroidScript 2.78 on Android 13+ devices, and I’m trying to understand how the new media permissions are handled.

I noticed the following behavior:

Without granting DroidScript access to music/audio, my app cannot retrieve the audio library from MediaStore.

After I manually grant DroidScript the Music and audio permission in Android Settings, the same app can successfully scan and list the music.

My current DroidScript code contains:

_AddPermissions("extsdcard");

_AddPermissions("Storage");

I also use:

app.GetPermission("extsdcard", callback);

for folder selection.

My questions are:

In DroidScript 2.78+, which permission group maps to Android's READ_MEDIA_AUDIO permission on Android 13+?

Does _AddPermissions("Storage") or _AddPermissions("extsdcard") automatically add READ_MEDIA_AUDIO to the generated APK's manifest?

If not, is there a specific DroidScript permission name/group that should be used for audio access?

How should app.GetPermission() be used to request READ_MEDIA_AUDIO at runtime?

Is the permission mapping defined somewhere in a JSON/build configuration file, or is it handled entirely by the native DroidScript engine?

Is there a recommended approach for a DroidScript music player that needs to read audio files through MediaStore on Android 13+?

I’m asking because I want to use the proper DroidScript permission mechanism rather than manually modifying the Android manifest or adding an unsupported permission name.

Thanks.

[Dave]

You need to use - _AddPermissions( "Media" )

[Dave]

However, Google has put heavy restrictions on that permission, so it will only work in the 'X' version of DS.

If you want to publish to Google Play, then ask your user to set the permission and show them the correct part of the settings using an intent.