Android marshmallow request permission?

Question

I am currently working on an application that requires several "dangerous" permissions. So I tried adding "ask for permission" as required in Android Marshmallow(API Level 23), but couldn't find how to do it.

How can I ask for permission using new permission model in my app?

Answer 1

To handle runtime permission google has provided a library project. You can check this from here https://github.com/googlesamples/easypermissions

EasyPermissions is installed by adding the following dependency to your build.gradle file:

dependencies {
compile 'pub.devrel:easypermissions:0.3.0'
}

To begin using EasyPermissions, have your Activity (or Fragment) override the onRequestPermissionsResult method:

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements EasyPermissions.PermissionCallbacks {

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
}

@Override
public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String[] permissions, int[] grantResults) {
    super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);

    // Forward results to EasyPermissions
    EasyPermissions.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults, this);
}

@Override
public void onPermissionsGranted(int requestCode, List<String> list) {
    // Some permissions have been granted
    // ...
}

@Override
public void onPermissionsDenied(int requestCode, List<String> list) {
    // Some permissions have been denied
    // ...
}
}

Here you will get a working example how this library works https://github.com/milon87/EasyPermission

Answer 2

Add the permissions to the AndroidManifest.xml

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<application ...>
 ....
</application>

To check the Android version if it needs runtime permission or not.

if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT > Build.VERSION_CODES.LOLLIPOP_MR1) {
    askForPermission(Manifest.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, 1);
}

Ask the user to grant the permission if not granted.

private void askForPermission(String permission, int requestCode) {
    if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(c, permission)
            != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
        if (ActivityCompat.shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale(MainActivity.this, permission)) {
            Toast.makeText(c, "Please grant the requested permission to get your task done!", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(MainActivity.this, new String[]{permission}, requestCode);
        } else {
            ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(MainActivity.this, new String[]{permission}, requestCode);
        }
    }
}

Do something if the permission was granted or not.

@Override
public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String[] permissions, int[] grantResults) {
    switch (requestCode) {
        case 1:
            if (grantResults[0] == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
                //permission with request code 1 granted
                Toast.makeText(this, "Permission Granted" , Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            } else {
                //permission with request code 1 was not granted
                Toast.makeText(this, "Permission was not Granted" , Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            }
            break;
        default:
            super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);
    }
}

Answer 3

I use RxPermission library library for asking permission. Because it is long code which we have to write to ask permission.

RxPermissions rxPermissions = new RxPermissions(this); // where this is an Activity instance // Must be done during an initialization phase like onCreate
rxPermissions
    .request(Manifest.permission.CAMERA)
    .subscribe(granted -> {
        if (granted) { // Always true pre-M
           // I can control the camera now
        } else {
           // Oups permission denied
        }
    });

Add these dependency in your build.gradle

allprojects {
    repositories {
        ...
        maven { url 'https://jitpack.io' }
    }
}

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.github.tbruyelle:rxpermissions:0.10.1'
    implementation 'com.jakewharton.rxbinding2:rxbinding:2.1.1'
}

Answer 4

For multiple permission at a time you can use this. This work for me.. I got another solution. if you give your targetSdkVersion bellow 22 it works for me. and it behavior as like getting permission from manifest.xml. Tested and works for me.

final private int REQUEST_CODE_ASK_MULTIPLE_PERMISSIONS = 124;

    private void insertDummyContactWrapper() {
        List<String> permissionsNeeded = new ArrayList<String>();

        final List<String> permissionsList = new ArrayList<String>();
        if (!addPermission(permissionsList, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION))
            permissionsNeeded.add("GPS");
        if (!addPermission(permissionsList, Manifest.permission.READ_CONTACTS))
            permissionsNeeded.add("Read Contacts");
        if (!addPermission(permissionsList, Manifest.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS))
            permissionsNeeded.add("Write Contacts");

        if (permissionsList.size() > 0) {
            if (permissionsNeeded.size() > 0) {
                // Need Rationale
                String message = "You need to grant access to " + permissionsNeeded.get(0);
                for (int i = 1; i < permissionsNeeded.size(); i++)
                    message = message + ", " + permissionsNeeded.get(i);
                showMessageOKCancel(message,
                        new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
                            @Override
                            public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
                                requestPermissions(permissionsList.toArray(new String[permissionsList.size()]),
                                        REQUEST_CODE_ASK_MULTIPLE_PERMISSIONS);
                            }
                        });
                return;
            }
            requestPermissions(permissionsList.toArray(new String[permissionsList.size()]),
                    REQUEST_CODE_ASK_MULTIPLE_PERMISSIONS);
            return;
        }

        insertDummyContact();
    }

    private boolean addPermission(List<String> permissionsList, String permission) {
        if (checkSelfPermission(permission) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
            permissionsList.add(permission);
            // Check for Rationale Option
            if (!shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale(permission))
                return false;
        }
        return true;
    }






@Override
    public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, String[] permissions, int[] grantResults) {
        switch (requestCode) {
            case REQUEST_CODE_ASK_MULTIPLE_PERMISSIONS:
                {
                Map<String, Integer> perms = new HashMap<String, Integer>();
                // Initial
                perms.put(Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED);
                perms.put(Manifest.permission.READ_CONTACTS, PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED);
                perms.put(Manifest.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS, PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED);
                // Fill with results
                for (int i = 0; i < permissions.length; i++)
                    perms.put(permissions[i], grantResults[i]);
                // Check for ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
                if (perms.get(Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED
                        && perms.get(Manifest.permission.READ_CONTACTS) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED
                        && perms.get(Manifest.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS) == PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
                    // All Permissions Granted
                    insertDummyContact();
                } else {
                    // Permission Denied
                    Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Some Permission is Denied", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT)
                            .show();
                }
                }
                break;
            default:
                super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);
        }
    }

For more details. Check bellow link

https://inthecheesefactory.com/blog/things-you-need-to-know-about-android-m-permission-developer-edition/en

Answer 5

Starting in Android Marshmallow, we need to request the user for specific permissions. We can also check through code if the permission is already given. Here is a list of commonly-needed permissions:

• android.permission-group.CALENDAR

  • android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
  • android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR

• android.permission-group.CAMERA

  • android.permission.CAMERA

• android.permission-group.CONTACTS

  • android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
  • android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS

• android.permission-group.LOCATION

  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

• android.permission-group.MICROPHONE

  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

• android.permission-group.PHONE

  • android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE
  • android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
  • android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG
  • android.permission.ADD_VOICEMAIL
  • android.permission.USE_SIP
  • android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS

• android.permission-group.SENSORS

  • android.permission.BODY_SENSORS

• android.permission-group.SMS

  • android.permission.SEND_SMS
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
  • android.permission.READ_SMS
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS
  • android.permission.READ_CELL_BROADCASTS

• android.permission-group.STORAGE

  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Here is sample code to check for permissions:

if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(context, Manifest.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
    if (ActivityCompat.shouldShowRequestPermissionRationale((Activity) context, Manifest.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR)) {
        AlertDialog.Builder alertBuilder = new AlertDialog.Builder(context);
        alertBuilder.setCancelable(true);
        alertBuilder.setMessage("Write calendar permission is necessary to write event!!!");
        alertBuilder.setPositiveButton(android.R.string.yes, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
            @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.JELLY_BEAN)
            public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
                ActivityCompat.requestPermissions((Activity)context, new String[]{Manifest.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR}, MY_PERMISSIONS_REQUEST_WRITE_CALENDAR);
            }
        });
    } else {
        ActivityCompat.requestPermissions((Activity)context, new String[]{Manifest.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR}, MY_PERMISSIONS_REQUEST_WRITE_CALENDAR);
    }
}

Answer 6

You can use my library — NoPermission (It's just one class)

compile 'ru.alexbykov:nopermission:1.1.1'

Sample

PermissionHelper permissionHelper = new PermissionHelper(this); //don't use getActivity in fragment!

permissionHelper.check(Manifest.permission.READ_CONTACTS)
                .onSuccess(this::onSuccess)
                .onDenied(this::onDenied)
                .onNeverAskAgain(this::onNeverAskAgain)
                .run();

onRequestPermissionResult:

 @Override
  public void onRequestPermissionsResult(int requestCode, @NonNull String[] permissions, @NonNull int[] grantResults)
        permissionHelper.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);
   }

I think api more convenient than EasyPermissions by Google.