Android - ask write to SD card permission dialog

Question

I am having trouble gaining write access to device SD card root directory. I can write to device internal storage and app package folder in an SD card without problems. I fo

Answer 1

Unfortunately, using createAccessIntent is now deprecated in Android Q, and the documentation states that if you use it in Android Q, it will immediately return RESULT_CANCELED.

They recommend you use an intent with ACTION_OPEN_DOCUMENT_TREE.You can specify the directory it opens initially (which is only supported on Android O and above), making it easier for the user, but this still is not a very user friendly approach.

I'm wondering if there are any other user friendly solutions that anyone knows of? I don't understand why Android removed createAccessIntent, as it seems to be the most user friendly way.