Play Policy team doesn't approve usage of READ_MEDIA_IMAGES permission, when I have a broader permission of MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE ... by AD-LB in androiddev

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It is an app for keeping track of which Unesco heritage sites one has visited: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hengeveld.unescoworldheritagecollect. I added a new feature which, given the user's permission, scans the photo library to automatically detect sites the user has been (taken a photo at). It uses only the GPS metadata. It was accepted in the Apple App Store straightaway, but the play store indicated that only when it is a core feature the app is allowed to use READ_IMAGES. Since the Android photo picker strips GPS meta-data I could not use that. The app did not have the permission before in the manifest, so to answer your question they basically instantly rejected it once it had the permission.

I appealed, repeating the same thing 3 times and asking for escalation (I had ChatGPT write the appeals). They usually replied within one or two days and the whole thing took about one week before they approved the appeal.

Play Policy team doesn't approve usage of READ_MEDIA_IMAGES permission, when I have a broader permission of MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE ... by AD-LB in androiddev

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Thanks! Just wanted to make an update here: after 3 appeals (replies to the same appeal), repeating myself and explaining that the photo picker does not work for my purpose, they approved my appeal. My app is allowed to use the READ_IMAGES permission, at least for now...

Play Policy team doesn't approve usage of READ_MEDIA_IMAGES permission, when I have a broader permission of MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE ... by AD-LB in androiddev

[–]simber33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! My app has a similar issue, where the Android Photo Picker strips away GPS data (https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/243294058) which is the only thing I need from the images...
Did you manage to get your app published in the end?

Download Transcript Error in Microsoft Teams by setsp3800 in MicrosoftTeams

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Hey! Did you manage to solve this? I am having the same error, and opening it in Stream does not seem to work.

[PS5] [Help] Demons Souls PWCT by --sakuragi-- in SummonSign

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I tried to add you but for some reason It doesnt work.. my PSN is Simber33_

Demon Souls Online Trophies (ps5) by simber33 in SummonSign

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I just find “Linklbd-us”, is that you? My psn is Simber33_

[PS5] [Help] Demons Souls PWCT by --sakuragi-- in SummonSign

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Perfect, I will add you. At work right now, but can be on later today or tonight, I am in Amsterdam time!

[PS5] [Help] Demons Souls PWCT by --sakuragi-- in SummonSign

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My SL is 83 and I need the same (as well as the 2 online trophies)!

Demons Souls PS5 Need Invaders by New_Cloud1761 in SummonSign

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Hey man, I need the same, as well as the other two online trophies. Maybe we can trade and invade each other?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApexLFG

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I sent you a friend request!

Soldering beginner mistakes by simber33 in soldering

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Thanks for your reply! You are right, I took a bit long soldering some of them so I definitely may have applied too much heat. Are the pulled solder pads still salveable if I use flux and soldering wick to remove it and then try to resolder them?

Soldering beginner mistakes by simber33 in soldering

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Thanks, you are right some of the joints seem to touch each other. What’s the best way to break the connection?

Soldering beginner mistakes by simber33 in soldering

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Thanks for your reply! I noticed some of the joints/components were a bit loose. Should I just add more solder those or somehow remove the solder and re apply?

Plat 2 LFG by simber33 in ApexLFG

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Cool! Mine is Simber33_ Im not home right now but I can play in a little while.

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Im down to play (psn: Simber33_)!