What permission should be declared in app manifest?

[James_Watson]

You know, as developers, we should declare READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission in manifest file if we want an app to read files from SD card.
But, if I hope an app can enable users to browse and select a file from internal storage/Pictures folder when running, what permission should I declare in manifest then?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Deleted User]

There's no permission needed to allow an app to access internal storage. Every app has its own internal storage area, and can access this by default, but nothing outside this area.

 

[James_Watson]

There's no permission needed to allow an app to access internal storage. Every app has its own internal storage area, and can access this by default, but nothing outside this area.

Thanks for your reply.
If so, is it impossible for my app to read folders, such as \Pictures, \Downloads,...and so on, which are other than its private data folder, in internal storage?

 

[Deleted User]

Thanks for your reply.
If so, is it impossible for my app to read folders, such as \Pictures, \Downloads,...and so on, which are other than its private data folder, in internal storage?

To read from those folders, your phone would need to be rooted.

 

[KBU2]

https://androidforums.com/threads/regulatory-and-safety-permissions.1272489/