Read\write files with UE5.2.1 + Android SDK 32

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I’m working on an application for Quest 2. I’m using UE5.2.1 + Android SDK 32 + Oculus Quest2.
I want to write and read files from a folder in the root of the Oculus storage. For example “APP_FOLDER”.

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When I was working on Android SDK 29, I was able to write and read files from a folder in root of oculus. SDK 32 changes the way Android storage works.
Perhaps someone can explain to me how to work with storage correctly

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Have you been able to launch successfully on the Oculus 2 with SDK 32? Typically I have used the Android folder that self populates in the root. SDK 29 stopped working for me today and apparently all my hardware switched to 32

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iamtheanimist
Yes, the Oculus 2 app works fine on SDK32 except for read/write issues

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Read\write files is possible, but requires permission from the Google\Oculus Store and the user

An app can request all-files access from the user by doing the following:

  1. Declare the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission in the manifest.
  2. Use the ACTION_MANAGE_ALL_FILES_ACCESS_PERMISSION intent action to direct users to a system settings page where they can enable the following option for your app: Allow access to manage all files.
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Mind sharing how you did the second part?

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Can you please elaborate on this? We’re facing a similar issue on our end.

  • What all did you update and where (for the above changes you did)?
  • What path did you use for the file writing? A code snippet showing your file write might also help
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Would also be interested in that as I face a similar issue!

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Having issues with this in unreal 5.4, what’s the current workaround?