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0 pointsbillfruit1y ago0 comments

Also Obsidian asks for permissions to read files in all of the device on Android. They don't explain clearly why that is necessary.

I don't see it being discussed that widely.

Also another aspect is that many people seems to think Obsidian is open source, while it is not so.

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kepano1y ago

Not anymore. As of Obsidian 1.8.10 you can use app storage which doesn't require additional permissions. It's explained here:

https://help.obsidian.md/android

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Grimblewald1y ago

Well, the file reading/writing makes sense if you wish to store vaults in your filesystem, an ability which is one of obsidian's main and most attractive traits over alternatives.

williamsss1y ago

> Also Obsidian asks for permissions to read files in all of the device on Android.

Oh interesting where did you find that?

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