NativeScript / NativeScript/plugins

@nativescript/camera problem with meta-data provider

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Description

When I take a photo, I get an error:

Error -> java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Couldn't find meta-data for provider with authority com.maller.starnumber.provider

NS: 8.0.1
Angular 11.2.7
@nativescript/camera: 5.0.8

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the @nativescript/camera failure on Android with the versions listed in the issue, then trace the provider authority reported in the error through the plugin's Android configuration. No source file or test is named; done means taking a photo without the missing meta-data provider error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, angular, typescript
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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