[BUG] Android 13 - PhotoManager.getAssetPathList(hasAll: true) returns empty list

[davidbrenner]

Describe the bug
On android version 13, PhotoManager.getAssetPathList(hasAll: true) always returns an empty list

To Reproduce

code sample:

    var result = await PhotoManager.requestPermissionExtend();
    if (result.isAuth) {
      // success
      photoPermissionGranted = true;
      //load the album list
      List<AssetPathEntity> albums = await PhotoManager.getAssetPathList(hasAll: true);
      print(albums);
    }

Expected behavior
Should return a list of media, as it does on iOS and on android version < 13

Flutter version

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

• Device: emulated pixel c tablet, also seen on pixel 6
• OS: Android 13

Log
n/a

[davidbrenner]

FWIW - I also cloned this repository and tried running the example demo on these devices and I see the same behavior. Any pointers on how to resolve or work around this would be greatly appreciated.

[AlexV525]

[majd-fouuqhaa]

@davidbrenner, @AlexV525 I faced the same issue with android 13, I did everything explained in the documentation with no luck.

Then I added READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE to the list of permissions inside AndroidManifest.xml like this
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE>" />

and it worked, hope this may help you

[AlexV525]

Pixel C Tablet emulator.

[AlexV525]

Be aware, emulators won't detect images unless you manually browse them first from the file manager, then a reboot is required in addition.

Closing as it seems invalid and not related.

[davidbrenner]

@AlexV525 and @majd-fouuqhaa - thanks for investigating and for the pointers. I don't know exactly which one unlocked this for me, but I can confirm I got it to work between the 2 of your suggestions (rebooting the emulator and adding READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE.

Confirmed that this was invalid and good to close. Hopefully if someone else runs into this, the suggestions in this thread work for them as well.

[SuhwanCha]

@davidbrenner
In my case, minSdkVersion, compileVersion, targetSdkVersion is matter.
I've updated minSdkVersion to 21, compileVersion to 33, targetSdkVersion to 33. Then it works.

[erisanolasheni]

For Android 13, I added

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO" />

And used permission_handler
To request media library and photos permission

final permitted = await Permission.mediaLibrary.request().isGranted &&
        await Permission.photos.request().isGranted;

Updated:
I was able to get it working without Permission.photos.request().isGranted:

final permitted = await Permission.mediaLibrary.request().isGranted;

And it worked.
Note: I also upgraded targetSdkVersion 33 in app build.gradle.

[HaoCherHong]

@erisanolasheni

I was able to get it working without Permission.photos.request().isGranted:

I found that in production, if you request without Permission.photos, it returns still empty array.
(Only in Android production)

[deevsaini]

Nothing works in my case also , same issue androdi 13 pxel 4 , tried emulator and real device aslo

 getData() async {
    PermissionStatus status;
    final deviceInfo = await DeviceInfoPlugin().androidInfo;

    if (deviceInfo.version.sdkInt > 32) {
      status = await Permission.photos.status;
    } else {
      status = await Permission.storage.status;
    }
    print("status $status");
    if (status.isGranted == false) {
      if (!mounted) {
        return;
      }
      return showCupertinoDialog(
          context: context,
          barrierDismissible: false,
          builder: (_) => CustomDialog(
                showCross: false,
                title: Text(
                  "Permission Required",
                  style: CustomStyles.headingTextStyle,
                ),
                content: const Text(
                  '''This Permission allows Digrowfa to let you choose which photos/videos to share with your friends/connections.''',
                  textAlign: TextAlign.center,
                ),
                actions: [
                  Center(
                    child: RoundedButton(
                      width: Dimensions.screenWidth * 0.7,
                      color: Constants.primaryColor,
                      child: const Text("Ok"),
                      onPressed: () {
                        if (status.isPermanentlyDenied) {
                          Navigator.pop(context);
                          openAppSettings();
                        } else {
                          _fetchNewMedia();
                        }
                        Navigator.pop(_);
                      },
                    ),
                  ),
                  CupertinoDialogAction(
                    child: const Text("cancel"),
                    onPressed: () {
                      Navigator.pop(_);
                      Navigator.pop(context);
                    },
                  ),
                ],
              ));
    } else {
      _fetchNewMedia();
    }

    return null;
  }

  Future<void> _fetchNewMedia() async {
    lastPage = currentPage;
    final deviceInfo = await DeviceInfoPlugin().androidInfo;
    var result;
    if (deviceInfo.version.sdkInt > 32) {
      result = await Permission.photos.request();
    } else {
      result = await Permission.storage.request();
    }
    print(result);
    if (result == PermissionStatus.granted) {
      List<AssetPathEntity> albums = await PhotoManager.getAssetPathList();
      print(albums);
      if (dropList.isEmpty) {
        for (var i in albums) {
          if (await i.assetCountAsync != 0) {
            dropList.add(DropdownMenuItem(
              value: albums.indexOf(i),
              child: Text(i.name,
                  style: CustomStyles.mediumBodyTextStyle
                      .copyWith(color: Colors.white)),
            ));
          }
        }
      }
      List<AssetEntity> media = await albums[listIndex]
          .getAssetListPaged(page: currentPage, size: 12);

      List<Widget> temp = [];
      if (albums.isNotEmpty) {
        for (var asset in media) {
          mediaFile = await asset.file;
          if (widget.type == UploadType.shout) {
            if (asset.type == AssetType.video) {
              paths.add({"file": mediaFile, "type": asset.type});
              addToTemp(temp, asset);
            }
          } else {
            paths.add({"file": mediaFile, "type": asset.type});
            addToTemp(temp, asset);
          }
        }
      } else {}
      if (!mounted) return;
      setState(() {
        _mediaList.addAll(temp);
        currentPage++;
      });
    } else {
      if (!mounted) {
        return;
      }
      showCupertinoDialog(
          context: context,
          builder: (_) => CustomDialog(
                title: const Text("Permission Issue"),
                content: Column(
                  mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
                  children: [
                    const Text(
                        "It seems like Digrowfa doesn't have access to your File and Images, Please Go to the App Settings and Provide them Manually."),
                    addVerticalSpace(40),
                    RoundedButton(
                      color: Constants.primaryColor,
                      onPressed: () {
                        PhotoManager.openSetting();
                      },
                      child: const Text("Go to Settings"),
                    )
                  ],
                ),
              ));
    }
  }

PhotoManager.getAssetPathList() always returns [] for android 13

<uses-permission
     android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
 <uses-permission
     android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"
     android:maxSdkVersion="28"/>
 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO"/>
 <uses-permission
     android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS"/>