Google has reversed course after effectively crippling the Nextcloud Files app on Android for users who installed it via the Google Play Store, a decision that many, including Nextcloud, felt was an abuse of power. The problem that prevented the app from uploading anything other than media files stemmed from Google revoking the app crucial All files access permission. This permission, which Nextcloud had used since 2016, was denied for an app update in September 2024, with Google citing security...
