All files access

1. Should I allow all files access?
2. What is all files access permission?
3. How do I allow access to all files?
4. How do I control all files?

Should I allow all files access?

You should only access the All files access permission when your app cannot effectively make use of the more privacy-friendly best practices, such as the Storage Access Framework or the Media Store API.

What is all files access permission?

Android 11 offers an “All Files Access” capability. The idea is that if your app requests the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission, and the user grants it, that you would have unfettered access to most of external and removable storage.

How do I allow access to all files?

On the Settings > Privacy > Permission manager > Files and media page, each app that has the permission is listed under Allowed for all files. If your app targets Android 11, keep in mind that this access to "all files" is read-only.

How do I control all files?

Windows method one

Hold down the control key (Ctrl). Click on the other files or folders that you want to select while holding the control key. Continue to hold down the control key until you select all the files you want.