Hi, we are generating an app that would be deployed in the Google Play Store, but upon uploading our APK, Play console warns that our app has android.permission.CAMERA permission and therefore would need a privacy policy.We do not have a privacy policy and our app does not need to use the camera to function, is there any way to remove this permission when generating the app? Thanks in advance.
Plugins used: Common Plugin, Firebase Mobile, InAppBrowser Plugin, Silk UI Mobile
Hi @Nygel Ramos
Check if you have any reference to the camera plugin and remove it
Regards
Gonçalo Almeida
Hi
Our app has no references to the CameraPlugin.
Only plugins used are: Common Plugin, Firebase Mobile, InAppBrowser Plugin, Silk UI Mobile
Hi,
I created a new (blank) Android App and the apk is generated with these permissions:
The android.permission.CAMERA permission should not have been included.
At times, Upload Widget also adds the android.permission.CAMERA.
Hi Nygel, Have you figured out the solution for this problem? I'm facing exact problem as you
Facing the same problem here.
I noticed this as well, we have READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO in our app and Google is not happy with that. I am still trying to figure out how to get rid of them :(
https://www.outsystems.com/forums/discussion/99278/how-can-i-remove-permissions-read-media-images-and-read-media-video-from-our-app/?utm_source=community&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=forum-reply#Post430617
I somehow managed to remove the RECORD.AUDIO from the manifest android, if u need some documentation let me know.
Yes please! I don't have a way to fix this yet
Hello
could you find the solution?
OutSystems released MABS 11.1; starting with it the Upload Widget by default only allows selecting pictures or videos from the device's gallery. If you wish to capture pictures or videos from the device's camera, you need to add the capture attribute with the value environment to the Upload Widget in the IDE (see below) and then publish your app. This change only affects Android applications with the AddUploadWidgetPermissions preference set to true.
As it does not by default allow camera capture, it will not add permissions.
Review release notes here.
Hello Tamour
the problem which I have is opposite :)
I don't have upload widget and I don't need.
but even if I don't have the widget, system added permissions and now play store is rejecting my app :)
I'm trying to find a way to remove the permission.
talking about these:
READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Please check other components you are using in your application.
I did but I couldn't find any
it is discussed here also
https://www.outsystems.com/forums/discussion/99278/how-can-i-remove-permissions-read-media-images-and-read-media-video-from-our-app/
I think without any widget, these permissions are being added automatically.
I tried to use the suggested solution but it didn't work. as topic is solved I can't get answer :)
I think I will raise another topic.
thanks for your support