Storage Permission in Android 11
Due to the implementation of new files access permissions to protect user privacy on devices that run on Android 11 and higher, JotterPad Android will be making several changes to file access and storage.
Here are the 2 main changes that will be coming your way:
- JotterPad local access is changing to a private app directory
- External files will have to be imported into JotterPad
How does it affect you?
Summary:
- Files will now be saved on a private directory
- Uninstalling JotterPad will now delete these files from your device
- Files from external directories have to be imported into JotterPad via Android systems
- Will not affect those who use cloud storage
Why:
- In accordance with the new files access permissions from Android 11 and higher
- To protect your personal and private information from malicious third-party apps
More information about storage in Android 11 here.
Instructions
- For Android 11 or higher, you will see the dialog. Tap
Next
. - Read the changes and ensure that you understand before you tap
Next
. - Tap
Import
>Allow
to select the your previous working folder. - Choose your previous working folder. By default, it is "JotterPadX".
- In the working folder, tap
Use this folder
>Allow
. - The migration is successful! Tap
Import
if you wish to import other documents. If not, tapNext
>Done
. - You can tap
+
>Import
if you wish to import other documents into JotterPad later.
Updated on: 17/12/2021
Thank you!