Remove READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions

Expo Application Services (EAS)
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Hey Expo team,

is there a way to remove READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions?

I’m not using any package that would need the above-mentioned permissions. Additionally, in app.config.ts I have only one permission in permissions array: com.android.vending.BILLING.

I’ve tried to remove those permissions via config plugins and it appears that they are removed successfully (checked using Expo: Preview Modifier), but after EAS build, they are present in the final aab package.

I’ve also tried to use method described here - but to no avail.

I’m using Expo SDK 42 Managed workflow.

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I’ve also tried to use method described here - but to no avail.

It seems that this method has finally worked. I was confused by failed EAS build. After re-triggering the build - all good :wink:

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