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My usecase: I don't want f.e. WhatsApp to get access to all of my photos if I give file access permission. But I still want to share some photos around.
In newer Android versions you don't have to give an app blanket access. You can specify certain folders (scopes, I think). You could create a share folder for WhatsApp with pictures you actually want to share
I use scopes with just about every app!
Clean Android, LineageOS 19.1 (Android 12L). Scopes do not exist 😄
That's curious. I am pretty sure it was available on Android 12 for me. Maybe someone can confirm?
No such thing in my LineageOS ;)