[with workaround][regression] 0.21.5 -> 0.21.6 (+ all newer versions) - "no application can handle this action" when clicking on import database on Xiaomi Mi Box S and various others Android TV (Android 9-11)

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Affected version

0.21.6 and all newer versions

Steps to reproduce the bug

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I've kept upgrading so I didn't noticed it for a long time,
but I've needed to do a new installation on Android TV recently
and came across this.

I went back from v0.24, installing/uninstalling/installing..
until I've found the version where it broke.

0.21.5 was the last version that the Import database button worked on Android TV. in version 0.21.6, and all versions ofter that the functionality is broken.

for some reason the Export database is still working,
so newer versions can successfully backup, just not import it back.

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the workaround:

1. make sure you have a recent backup, place it on sdcard (not external storage).
2. clear data, uninstall whatever version you have.
3. download https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases/download/v0.21.5/NewPipe_v0.21.5.apk
4. install v0.21.5, settings, click Import database, select the backup file.
   when asked "This will override your current setup" click ok,
   when asked "Do you want to also import settings?" click cancel (do not import settings!)
   the app will restart, showing the UI has crashed, that's fine.

force close the app, clear cache (not data).

7. download the most recent version from https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/releases/latest - install on top of existing app (upgrade).
8. done. (you still need to manually change all the settings though..).

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Expected behavior

allowing Import database on Android TV.

Actual behavior

Import database on Android TV shows no application can handle this action (in a notification bubble at the bottom of the screen).

Screenshots/Screen recordings

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Logs

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Affected Android/Custom ROM version

Android 9 (SDK 28) (no superuser access)

Affected device model

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Additional information

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edit.
I've found it.
so it was on 0.21.6.

#6516

96fae38

this fix is also needed for Xiaomi Mi Box S and various others too.
Android 9-11.

[peat80]

Import and export works fine on shield tv. Has probably to do with SAF enabling by default on newer newpipe versions.
You should try to disable SAF in newpipes settings. (I think its forced for android versions higher than android 9 and can't be disabled there).
SAF seems to be broken on android tv because a lot firmwares out there seems to contain no default filepicker app.