Use system documentsUI folder picker

FrameXX

Well-known member
"File Operation V2" uses OPEN_DOCUMENT_TREE system activity in every case, which I find best, but for some reason "Write to File" uses some kind of MacroDroid internal folder chooser.

Why do i mind?
Because system folder picker give user more opportunities.
For example I am using MiXplorer and it has shortcuts in sidebar to its directories. So for example I am able to create folder on my local FTP server or OneDrive directly from MacroDroid. Or move files from Google Drive to OneDrive. All just with macrodroid file action. No plugins needed.
Because MacroDroid has given me an option to do it by using system folder picker.

If I use MacroDroid folder picker I am limited to my phone storage. I think MacroDroid could be able to write file directly on some SMB, FTP, Google Drive..... just if it would give me a chance.




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MacroDroidDev

Administrator
Staff member
writeToFile is a legacy picker written back in the good old days. I've noted that this is still using the old school mechanism but it's non-trivial to just replace the dialog because I have to rework how the file is accessed and granted permission persisted etc. I'll try and fix this soon.
 

FrameXX

Well-known member
writeToFile is a legacy picker written back in the good old days. I've noted that this is still using the old school mechanism but it's non-trivial to just replace the dialog because I have to rework how the file is accessed and granted permission persisted etc. I'll try and fix this soon.

Thank you for your effort.
 
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