MCPE-136660Android 11 Scoped Storage is coming.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Starting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.
The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.
The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Access into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.
Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Steps:
- Release a new version that targets API level 29. Let players do not uninstall before step 2. In this version, migration is not necessary but recommended. With android:requestLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can get the permission for the file migration.
- Release a new version that targets API level 30. With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can keep the permission for the file migration temporarily. Migration must be done.
- Repeat step 1 and step 2. If the player has still skipped step 1, Minecraft doesn't have the permission at this stage. Try asking for the permission using the SAF Picker.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
Precautions:
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- The new directory will be deleted when uninstalling.
- Any first install of Minecraft could be a re-install.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be provided to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
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Android 11 Scoped Storage is coming.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be invalid after November, I've decided to post it here.
The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- Firstly, I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- Secondly, as the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- One last thing, the destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be invalid after November, I've decided to post it here.
The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses
when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft.Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- Firstly, I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- Secondly, as the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- One last thing, the destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be invalid after November, I've decided to post it here.
The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- Firstly, I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- Secondly, as the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- One last thing, the destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be invalid after November, I've decided to post it here.
The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
Firstly,I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.Secondly, as the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.One last thing, the destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- As the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- The destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. But considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OS, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OS.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.As the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.- The destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- As the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Stop asking for android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Neither calling the SAF Picker nor access into the app-specific directory requires any of them.
- The destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe".
- I suggest to inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- As the directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang", Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
Stop asking for android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. Neither calling the SAF Picker nor access into the app-specific directory requires any of them.The destination of migration "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" is private on Android 11. It will be a bit difficult for other apps to access. An "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory.It will be a bitdifficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packsafter the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 will lose the permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30
willlosethe permissions for that directory.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version users are using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory under "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe" the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Meet Google Play's target API level requirement
Google Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android versionusers areusing.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement.
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory
under"/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs after the migration.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
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To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true"
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true"
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
I'm asking the developers whether this migration will happen or not and what to do if it happens.- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- Don't worry. This is not a big deal. I just don’t want this small issue to postpone any Minecraft update for Android in November.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs
.
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 device and everything is just not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If
you have installed 1.17.30.20 Beta on your Android 11 deviceand everything is justnot working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
To Android players:
- Not resolved yet!
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue, and I will give my suggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP based OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
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Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a privacy issue
, andI will give mysuggestion about it. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSPbased OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11). With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft will get the temporary permission for the file migration.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11.
Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory.It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be
offered to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Steps:
- Release a new version that targets API level 29. In this version, migration is not necessary but recommended. With android:requestLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can get the permission for the file migration.
- Release a new version that targets API level 30. Let players do not uninstall before updating. With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can keep the permission for the file migration temporarily. Migration must be done.
- In step 2, if the player has skipped step 1, Minecraft needs to ask the player whether the migration is needed. Actually, Minecraft doesn't have the permission now. Try asking for the permission using the SAF Picker.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
Precautions:
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- The new directory will be deleted when uninstalling.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be provided to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Steps:
- Release a new version that targets API level 29. In this version, migration is not necessary but recommended. With android:requestLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can get the permission for the file migration.
- Release a new version that targets API level 30.
Let players do not uninstall before updating.With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can keep the permission for the file migration temporarily. Migration must be done.- In step 2, if the player has skipped step 1, Minecraft needs to ask the player whether the migration is needed. Actually, Minecraft doesn't have the permission now. Try asking for the permission using the SAF Picker.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
Precautions:
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
The new directory will be deleted when uninstalling.- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be provided to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
Not resolved yet!
To Android players:
- You don't have to understand the content below the horizontal ruler, but I'm also glad if you understand.
- A file migration might happen on your Android device later if your "File Storage Location" is "External".
- Pay attention to the official announcement about this incoming migration. You might be advised to backup something.
- If beta on your Android 11 device is not working properly anymore, backup your files and set "File Storage Location" to "Application" temporarily. If beta seems still working correctly on your Android 11 device, don't re-install your beta version of Minecraft.
To developers:
Meet Google Play's target API level requirementGoogle Play's target API level requirementStarting in November 2021, app updates will be required to target API level 30 or above and adjust for behavioral changes in Android 11.
I know this isn't a typical bug. This is a technical issue with a potential privacy issue. I will give my resolution. Considering this suggestion will be outdated after November, I've decided to post it here.
Not that all of players on the Feedback website know about app development. I don't expect players to vote for a suggestion they don‘t even understand.
Without enough votes, it's impossible for this suggestion to be watched by the developers before November.The Play Store is starting to require app updates to target Android 11 in November.
Starting in November, updates of Minecraft have to target API level 30 or the Play Store will not accept.
To readers don't know about API level: If apps target to a new API level, they have to behave as if they are installed on the correct Android version, regardless of the current Android version the user is using.The behavior changes of Android 11 include the scoped storage enforcement. Storage updates in Android 11
Scoped storage enforcementAccess into external storage directories is limited to an app-specific directory.
Obviously, the directory "/sdcard/games" that Minecraft uses when "File Storage Location" is "External" is beyond the app-specific directory of Minecraft. Minecraft that targets API level 30 is losing the permissions for that directory, which could result in disappearance of currently imported worlds, resource packs and behavior packs and disability to create any world, which has happened in 1.17.30.20 Beta on my Android 11 device!
MCPE-137652
Of course, apps that target API level 30 can still ask for read and write permissions for any specific directory using the SAF Picker. However, on various modified Android OSs, the Picker doesn't always work. For example, on MIUI, the Picker doesn't have full privileges, which is different from other AOSP powered OSs. There are many other disadvantages, but I don't want to go into details. It can only be a plan B.Q. E. D.
My resolution:
Minecraft on Android is supposed to migrate files to a new directory inside of "/sdcard/Android/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe"(the correct directory for "external files" on Android 11).
Steps:
- Release a new version that targets API level 29. Let players do not uninstall before step 2. In this version, migration is not necessary but recommended. With android:requestLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can get the permission for the file migration.
- Release a new version that targets API level 30. With android:preserveLegacyExternalStorage="true", Minecraft can keep the permission for the file migration temporarily. Migration must be done.
- Repeat step 1 and step 2. If the player has still skipped step 1, Minecraft doesn't have the permission at this stage. Try asking for the permission using the SAF Picker.
Note that the destination is private on Android 11. Files will be migrated from a public directory to a private directory. It will be a bit difficult for players to access their worlds, resource packs and behavior packs in the filesystem directly after the migration.
Precautions:
- Have migration tested in beta before adding it into release.
- Inform Android players of the full details of the incoming migration as soon. Players have the right to get informed.
- The old directory is "/sdcard/games/com.mojang". Minecraft is supposed to migrate the "com.mojang" folder only, because there could be other app(s) still using the "games" folder. Only when the folder is empty, Minecraft will be supposed to delete it.
- The new directory will be deleted when uninstalling.
- Any first install of Minecraft could be a re-install.
- Considering the new directory is private, an "Export World" button should be provided to players, and add-on developers affected need new FAQs.
1. Leave the beta program and reinstall Minecraft (back to 1.17.10), Doing so may lose any worlds stored in Application data.(Note that opening any worlds that were opened in the beta may not work in the non-beta version)
2. Switch File Storage Location into External.
3. Rejoin the beta program and update and you may get legacy external file access.
Another possible work around to play external worlds in application storage for those who know how;
1. Go to your games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds folder
2. Zip each world file and rename them from .zip to .mcworld
3. Switch to application storage and import those worlds.
I can't load any world's after updating to 1.17.30.20 beta.
I can't even create New world's is there any way to solve it
Steps to reproduce:
On an android 11 device do the following:
- Give 1.17.30.20 Beta a clean installation and switch File Storage Location into External.
- Create a new world.
Observed Results:
- The world fails to be created
Expected Results:
- World is created
Note a possible explanation as to why this happens is in MCPE-136660
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Please, let the dev team take a look. I know this is a suggestion.
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Although it looks like we just invalidated this report and ignored it, we didn't and it has now had the effect you intended. Invalidating it was the appropriate action we had to take because the bug tracker isn't designed for communicating "future bug" information like this. (I'm not sure what is, probably the Feedback site or perhaps the Minecraft Discord?) But we were keeping track of it to pass it on, and the delay was due to timing: On the day you submitted this, the person we needed to pass it to wasn't available, and since then it was the weekend.
Rest assured, this issue is now being tracked internally by Mojang. It is, in fact, already causing problems for some people using Android 11 external storage, and you might like to follow
MCPE-137652for developments./sdcard/Android/Media/com.mojang.minecraftpe is correct than that one
Rahul: The directory "Android/media" has been deprecated. Don't use it. Although (as a app-specific directory) access into existing one is still allowed, without extra permission, Minecraft that targets API level 30 can't create "Android/media/com.mojang.minecraftpe" anymore.
The bug (in
MCPE-137652) was fixed in the latest Beta release. There should no longer be any reason to update this ticket.[MCPE Mod] Auldrick: That's fake. The reason why the bug doesn't cause any problem in v1.17.30.21 beta is that this version targets API level 29. We're at step 1 that hasn't added the migration. It's not over.
If, as you say, it "doesn't cause a problem" then it isn't a bug. There apparently was a bug, but it wasn't tracked on this ticket and besides, the bug has been fixed now.
The problem you're referring to now is a potential bug which could theoretically become actual, if the developers inexplicably fail to prevent it despite advance notice. But as I said before, the bug tracker is not intended for speculating about future bugs. Therefore this ticket is not being used to track anything.
(If you don't know, the Bedrock developers use an internal tracking system to manage issues and generally aren't aware of updated information on Mojira unless the mods direct their attention to it. I'm told they have a ticket in their system for this upcoming change for Android 11, but they originated it internally and it doesn't depend on and isn't cross-referenced to this ticket. So when you continue to update this ticket, you're not reaching any audience who can do anything about it. You're simply wasting your time and ours.)
This bug is confirmed previously and there is also a deadline from Google. Is it potential? I don't think so.
But you're right. I shouldn't waste your time. I'll stop updating this ticket.
Our purpose is the same, we all hope to help Minecraft.
If in October there is still no version that works fine targeting API level 30, I will ask to reopen this ticket. At least, reserve enough time for developers to prepare. Is this OK?
Rather than reopen this ticket, it would be appropriate to create a new ticket with the facts and symptoms that are actually occurring at the time, if the problem fails to be avoided. If a lot of what you've provided here is still relevant, it should be easy to copy it to the new ticket so I don't think it would be a big burden, and doing it that way would leave us with a less ambiguous/confusing history. Thank you for understanding.