What code must I write to get permission code for Read and Write External Storage to work on Android SDK 26

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Sherry Lost but trying Posts: 135 Reg: Jan 05, 2013 South Africa 11,650	confirm \| cancel 10/28/18 01:28 PM (5 years ago) What code must I write to get permission code for Read and Write External Storage to work on Android SDK 26 I have been trying to figure this out but am really struggling and so far every solution I've tried from Google has resulted in an error when I try to compile my app that's why I'm reaching out here. I use the standard BT pdf plugin on Android but when I compile the app on SDK 26 without adding in any runtime permissions, only permission in the manifest file the pdf file doesn't download or open within the app so the reason why I need to add a permission but am just not sure exactly what to type and where to type it. Title Comments I have been trying to figure this out but am really struggling and so far every solution I've tried from Google has resulted in an error when I try to compile my app that's why I'm reaching out here. I use the standard BT pdf plugin on Android but when I compile the app on SDK 26 without adding in any runtime permissions, only permission in the manifest file the pdf file doesn't download or open within the app so the reason why I need to add a permission but am just not sure exactly what to type and where to type it.

SmugWimp Smugger than thou... Posts: 6316 Reg: Nov 07, 2012 Tamuning, GU 81,410	10/31/18 07:12 PM (5 years ago) I've found that even though I'm using Android Studio, I need to modify the manifest just like we did using Eclipse. For external storage, ensure you've included the line to 'write' to external storage. here's a whole list: <!-- generic device permissions --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.VIBRATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" /> Also remember, a PDF is not 'built in' to android, you need a PDF viewer of some kind, and (depending on the kind of engine it is) you have to explicitly allow it to run from within your app. Something along the lines of: <activity android:name="Your_pdfViewerActivity_name"></activity> Hope this helps. Cheers! -- Smug Comments I've found that even though I'm using Android Studio, I need to modify the manifest just like we did using Eclipse. For external storage, ensure you've included the line to 'write' to external storage. here's a whole list: <!-- generic device permissions --> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.VIBRATE" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" /> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" /> Also remember, a PDF is not 'built in' to android, you need a PDF viewer of some kind, and (depending on the kind of engine it is) you have to explicitly allow it to run from within your app. Something along the lines of: <activity android:name="Your_pdfViewerActivity_name"></activity> Hope this helps. Cheers! -- Smug

Sherry Lost but trying Posts: 135 Reg: Jan 05, 2013 South Africa 11,650	11/02/18 12:27 AM (5 years ago) Thanks so much Smug, I'll give this a try. Comments Thanks so much Smug, I'll give this a try.

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