doesn't work on older android versions supported by flutter 16+ about flutter_file_picker HOT 7 CLOSED

I found a solution , it is a problem with android itself , below android 5 lollipop , phones have Downloads app not File Manger app , so to use apps that use this plugin , the phone needs to have a file manager like ES File Manager , I'm gonna close this issue since I found a solution

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Can you be clear about which version you’re referring to?

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16 17 18, since api level 19 uses WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE only , may beadding READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE will make the plugin work on 16 17 18 api levels ?

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Can you fork it and give it a try? I’m not able at the moment. If it works make a PR.

Thank you.

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okay I will try

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didn't help , android 16 17 18 are not working with this plugin

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Yes, thank you for pointing that. I forgot to mention that the phone always need a FileExplorer to handle the intent that is made, after api 19 there is a native explorer provided with Android which should always be the preferred one for this plugin. I'll probably add this to the readme.

There are however, one issue reported from an user that has a custom FileProvider from a custom rom (I believe a lenovo rom from a Moto phone) which somehow won't provide the correct path neither will open the native explorer.

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