Nextcloud's Android App Gets Full Access Back

Nextcloud is a tool that lets people store their files in their own cloud. For a while, users with Android devices couldn't upload files from their phones to their own servers. This was because Google had some issues with the app's permissions. Nextcloud had been trying to fix this for months. They sent lots of emails and explanations to Google's Play Store team, but nothing changed. It seems that a blog post from Nextcloud and some news coverage finally got Google's attention. In an update, Nextcloud announced that Google has agreed to restore full file access permissions for their Android app. This means users will soon be able to upload files from their phones to their own servers again. The Nextcloud team is working on a test release and a final update to fix the issue. If everything goes well, the update should be out early next week. Google has been strict about app permissions lately. This is partly because they want to protect user privacy. But sometimes, these rules can make it hard for apps to work properly. Nextcloud has had full access to all file types since its first Android app. But in September 2024, an update with "all files access" was rejected. Google asked Nextcloud to use a "more privacy-aware replacement. " Nextcloud says they explained the situation to Google, but they kept getting the same generic responses. Nextcloud was clear about the situation in their blog post. They said that users had a worse experience with the Nextcloud Files client because of Google's rules. They understood that users were frustrated, but there wasn't much they could do. This situation shows how big companies can affect smaller ones. It also highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding between them. This whole situation raises some interesting questions. How much control should big companies have over smaller ones? And how can they balance the need for privacy with the need for functionality? It's a tricky issue, and there are no easy answers. But it's important to think about these things, especially as technology keeps changing. Nextcloud is a tool that lets people store their files in their own cloud. For a while, users with Android devices couldn't upload files from their phones to their own servers. This was because Google had some issues with the app's permissions. Nextcloud had been trying to fix this for months. They sent lots of emails and explanations to Google's Play Store team, but nothing changed.