How to save multiple files without subsequent prompts?

[Simeon231]

Hello,

My goal is to download many files on an Android device with just one prompt, without any prompts would be even better. I use FileSaver.Default and after invoking the SaveAsync method a prompt is shown (check the image) and for each subsequent method call the prompt is shown again. I tried:

• Passing an initial path, the same result.
• FolderPicker.Default, the UX is even worse because the user has to pick a folder twice for each file.
• On Android emulator (the photo is done with the emulator).
• On my real phone which is with Android 11.

I use .NET 7 (Can upgrade to 8 if it is needed).

Is there a way to avoid these prompts?

[ghost]

Can you ask in the Popup for permission/prompt and then download files and save them in the code, without prompting the user?
I guess you would need WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission. Blog topic on basic File saving. You can also read more detailed discussion here - related to this topic.