Android Q is great.... But no apps can access my gallery.

[KillerQ]

All the camera lag and shutter lag that I have experienced since day one with my 3XL is 100% solved with the new Q Beta 2.... It's amazing!

The only real bug I've encountered is that none of my video editing apps can recognize videos on my phone. That is, when I want to add a video clip I took on my camera, the editing app will see the folder (and even show a thumbnail of the videos within the folder) but when I click on the folder, it thinks that the folder does not contain media and it shows it as empty.

I have installed three or four different video editing programs and they all act the exact same way. I have a feeling that it's some sort of new permission that's unchecked somewhere within that new Q settings. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[hallux]

The Android Central Podcast actually hit on this exact topic this week. I don't recall exactly what it was called but there's a new storage scheme where each app can have its own "sandboxed" data, and request permissions for a common data area (such as for gallery). Apps not yet designed for the Q developer preview will not access the shared space.

And we wonder why they say not to use the beta or DP on your every day carry device...

 

[KillerQ]

Oh, no... I'm aware, this isn't my only phone, lol.

I heard of the new scheme, just wasn't sure if there were toggle options within it...

Thanks!

 

[hallux]

If I understand the explanation by Jerry, the app needs to support Q in order to prompt you to allow access to that storage location.

 

[digitalbreak]

Several threads about this are already shared here in the forums - just go to Settings->Apps and then select your app->Permissions and grant permissions accordingly. This is the workaround for the beta 2.

 

[Javier P]

Several threads about this are already shared here in the forums - just go to Settings->Apps and then select your app->Permissions and grant permissions accordingly. This is the workaround for the beta 2.

I've read the same, enable storage permissions for you gallery and camera apps.

 

[KillerQ]

I've read the same, enable storage permissions for you gallery and camera apps.

I've tried this.... All permissions are granted. Still no dice.

 

[Javier P]

I've tried this.... All permissions are granted. Still no dice.View attachment 301753

Maybe some incompatibility with Q beta, as hallux said. Is Google Photos working fine?

 

[KillerQ]

Maybe some incompatibility with Q beta, as hallux said. Is Google Photos working fine?

I've had ZERO issues with Google Photos

 

[Javier P]

I've had ZERO issues with Google Photos

Yeah, most likely just beta pains.

 

[KillerQ]

It works perfectly now after disabling the new scoped storage scheme.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

It works perfectly now after disabling the new scoped storage scheme.

How do you disable this? I am having issues on my new P2XL. I was ok on my old one.