TeamAmaze / TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Corrupt-delete file

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Area-FileOperations help wanted Issue-Feature
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
To delete files in a non-recoverable way. You sure can delete a file, but it just gets marked as re-writable.

Describe the solution you'd like

A delete-feature that consists in injecting in the soon-to-be-deleted file random text in it, and then delete. Corrupt-delete

Describe alternatives you've considered
none

Additional context
In this way the file that get deleted is lost forever, corrupted.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the current file-delete flow in the Android app, then investigate storage targets and platform limitations before defining acceptance tests for overwriting followed by deletion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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