Android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and Android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO - Error in Play Store

[Folidol]

Hi Friends,

I’m using the SAP Build Apps Free Edition and recently encountered an issue while trying to publish an update for my app on the Google Play Store.

The Play Store is flagging the following permissions and requesting a justification for their use:

• android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

• android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

However, my app doesn’t access any media files on the device. All content (text and images) is built into the app. It only accesses a couple of external websites and a location—features that rely on device tools like the web browser and Google Maps.

Could you please guide me on how to resolve this permission issue so I can successfully publish the update?

Also, is there a way to remove or modify these permissions before generating the final build in the Free Edition? Else, how do I write an explanation/justification to Google Play Store for approving the above permissions and going ahead with publishing my updates?

Thank you in advance for your support!

Best regards,
Paul

[Silviabr]

Hi Paul

[Silviabr]

Me too. Any solution? Tks

[Salfane]

I am running into this same problem. My app doesn't use these functions and has no reason to request them, but I cannot figure out where to turn them off. It used to be part of the deploy/build process, but that tap was removed in an update I think.

[JulianoPorto]

Estou enfrentando o mesmo problema. E pelo que estou vendo aqui, ninguém mais está usando a plataforma, já que até o momento ninguém trouxe uma resposta para o problema.

[SeifEldin]

SAP deployment runtime version 4.18.23 finally resolves the issue!

[Tsunami1980]

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the question. My apps are being rejected because I have this in the aab. And I don't know exactly what I have to give Google as a reason for it to be allowed.

In addition, Google now wants SDK 35. But the free version still has SDK 34 latest.

[Torabi]

I am using SAP Build Apps Free to create an app that does not use any file, image, or video widgets. When I build the app for Android (APK/AAB), the following permissions are automatically included: READ_MEDIA_IMAGES READ_MEDIA_VIDEO This causes Google Play Console to flag the app with the message: "Your app uses undeclared photo and video permissions." I have checked all screens and widgets, and I do not have any File Upload, Camera, or Gallery widgets. It seems this is a default setting in the free version of SAP Build Apps. Question: Is there any way to remove these permissions in the free version? Is this a known limitation/bug in SAP Build Apps Free? Is there any workaround to upload the app to Google Play without these permissions being included? Thanks in advance!