[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

All I ask is that the FAQ be updated here:

https://forum.powerampapp.com/kb/en_us/faq/music-folders-selection-doesnt-work-on-android-101112-and-other-file-access-issues-r36/

 

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

OK, I think I figured this out.

The current version of "Files by Google" does not have the necessary functions included to for this head unit. (Actually, it may not have the proper files for any Android 10 device with this problem.)

THIS SHOULD BE  CHECKED AND NOTED/CORRECTED IN THE Poweramp FAQ.

Installing the proper version of "documentsui.apk" for Android 10 solves the problem on my Atoto Android head unit.

details of my question on XDA here:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/atoto-s8-general-discussion.4114493/page-33#post-86956181

And the answer here:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/atoto-s8-general-discussion.4114493/page-33#post-86956471

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

Picture showing error in google files:

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

On a whim I tried accessing the USB with "Files by Google". Interestingly that only yielded an "Access Denied"!

However, the default file browser does show all the folders and files, and Rocket Player works fine as well:

To me it appears some apps use a method that allows them to see the files while other's don't... like Poweramp.

Am I missing a setting somewhere?

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

My unit is an Atoto S8 Ultra Gen 2 (S8G2A78UL-N)

Android 10 build QP1A.190711.020

I'm on build 939 bundle play, time limited trial, 64 bit

I tried to send logs and error but was unsuccessful.

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

[Atoto Head Unit Android 10 Can't add music folder on USB]

First, let me note that other music players have no trouble finding the drive and playing the music. I just can't get Poweramp to work.

I searched and tried the obvious:

• Storage is enabled for the app.
• I installed Files by google.
• I tried legacy mode.
• I rebooted.
• I'm not running any "disabler" apps

When I try to select the folder I get a popup with:

No Activity found to handle intent { act=android.intent.action.OPEN_DOCUMENT_TREE (has extras)}

(Note I get that error in regular and legacy mode.)

Oh, and I am running the free version... I'll happily pay if that makes a difference.

 

What else can I try? Would some kind of log be helpful?