The Pydroid Permissions plugin for Android is an add-on for the Pydroid 3 IDE app. It simplifies the process of requesting runtime permissions required by your Python code running within Pydroid 3.

Android[SQ]s permission system requires apps to explicitly request permission to access sensitive features like the camera, location, storage, etc., at runtime (while the app is running). Without this, the app won[SQ]t be able to function correctly.

The Pydroid Permissions plugin automates this process, making it easier for developers :

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Simplified Permission Requests:

Instead of manually writing Android permission request code in Java or Kotlin (which would be required without the plugin), the plugin allows you to request permissions directly from your Python code using a simplified API. This makes development quicker and more straightforward.

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Improved User Experience:

The plugin handles the presentation of permission requests to the user in a standard Android way, improving the user experience.

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Handles Permission Denials:

The plugin helps manage situations where the user denies a permission request, allowing your Python code to gracefully handle such scenarios (e.g., displaying an informative message or disabling features that require that permission).


In short, it bridges the gap between Python code and the Android permission system, making it significantly easier to develop apps in Python on Android that require access to various device features. Without it, you[SQ]d have to deal with significantly more complex Android-specific code within your Python project.