TeamAmaze / TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Add storage from Android content provider

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Area-Ssh/Scp/Sftp help wanted Issue-Feature Issue-Task (low)
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently not possible to add storage, that is provided by another app (for example, SMB file explorer) that will be shown in default Android file manager / content provider.

Describe the solution you'd like
Add an option to add storage from Android content provider (default file manager). I.e. "use this folder" from Android content provider.

Describe alternatives you've considered
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Additional context
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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the Android file picker and content-provider handling in the project, then trace how storage locations are added. Done means an option can select a folder provided by another app, such as an SMB file explorer, and add it as storage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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