Android Question can i save a file To device that cant be deleted after uninstall ?

JohnC

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• Jul 15, 2020

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Where to store files that can survive after the App is un-installed

I think I read that File.DirRootExternal should no longer be used. I have some files (id numbers etc.) that I would like stored somewhere other than the App directory so that they can survive an App being un-installed and re-installed. Please advise

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Pendrush

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• Jul 15, 2020

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Android 11 (Api 30) have some storage restrictions. You can read FAQ here.

 

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Addo

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• Jul 15, 2020

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The thing is the app is not targeting a new android versions only it may be used from older Android versions which i need to make a single solution

 

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JohnC

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• Jul 15, 2020

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It's a bit more work, but you could allow your app to store file(s) into the user's google drive account that would stay there after the app is uninstalled.

 

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