Require biometrics to access the app's data #63
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- I have read the FAQs inside the app (Menu -> About -> FAQs) and my problem isn't listed.I have taken the time to fill in all the required details. I understand that the bug report will be dismissed otherwise.This issue contains only one feature request.I have read and understood the contribution guidelines.I optionally donated to support the Fossify mission.
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Require biometrics to access app's data or access the app itself
Why do you want this feature?
It would discourage a third party(physical person) from being able to access the app's data by knowing only the android's profile passcode.
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naveensingh commentedon Mar 16, 2025
Same as in Fossify Gallery, this would only prevent access to the app itself but not the recordings because they are saved in a publicly accessible storage. The third-party could use another app (e.g. an audio player) to access the recordings.
The only way this would work if we add an option to save recordings to the app's private storage which is not accessible by third-party apps.
Lppsoeht commentedon Mar 16, 2025
Should I make a new request for this?
naveensingh commentedon Mar 16, 2025
Yep, a new feature request about recording to private storage is welcome! The issue requesting encryption (#62) will likely to be closed in favor of this simpler approach.
HT-7 commentedon Aug 10, 2025
Or
Android/data/[package name]starting in Android 12. The problem with private storage is that the user can not move their recordings to a computer (MTP) if they run out of storage, so the app would need a way to move the files out if requested by the user.