Problem reading files on android

[Jheroen Dorenbosch]

I am trying to import files from the download folder on my S10.  Even though a .kml is visible with the local My Files app, GPS Essentials reports an empty folder.

Device Android S10

Android version 12, security patch level October 1, 2022

GPS Essentials version 4.5.6

I think this is an Android problem.  GPS Essentials has access to 'media only' but not to 'manage all files'.

There is an easy workaround for me, which is to put the files on the Google 'My Drive'  and import them using the cloud symbol in GPS Essentials.  This turns out to be easier anyway since I used to send the files to my phone via email or USB cable.

Thanks, Jheroen

ref: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/11/privacy/storage

[mic...@mictale.com]

That's possibly a permission problem. Android is getting increasingly restrictive about file access. The import dialog has 2 buttons:

1. The left SD-Card button opens the file chooser which is part of GPS Essentials. I assume this is the dialog that is causing the issue. The file chooser is deprecated and I will remove it in one of the next versions, it is there for backward compatibility purposes and it has a few number of unique features like creating new folders.

2.The (center) Cloud button opens a system dialog to select files. It supports both local files and various cloud providers. This is the preferred way to import files into GPS Essentials now and should be used whenever possible.

Enjoy,
Michael
mictale.com/ms
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[Jheroen Dorenbosch]

Great!  The center button works perfectly. I did not realize one can navigate o the local downloads on my Android.

Thanks, Jheroen