How to add manifest permission to an application?

How to Add Manifest Permission to an Application? 📱✅

Have you ever encountered the dreaded "Permission denied" error while trying to access the internet or perform certain actions in your Android application? If so, don't worry - you're not alone! In this blog post, we will explore the common issue of missing manifest permissions in Android applications and provide you with easy solutions to resolve it.

Understanding the Problem 🤔❌

Let's start by understanding the error message you encountered:

WARN/System.err(223): java.net.SocketException: Permission denied (maybe missing INTERNET permission)

This warning indicates that your application is missing the required INTERNET permission to establish an HTTP connection using the HttpURLConnection class. While you might have already added the permission to your AndroidManifest.xml file, it appears that something is still not quite right.

Troubleshooting the Issue 👷🔧

Here are a few steps you can follow to troubleshoot and resolve this problem:

1. Verify Manifest File

Double-check your AndroidManifest.xml file to ensure that you have the correct permission declaration. Make sure the following line is present inside the <manifest> tag:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

2. Clean and Rebuild

Sometimes, Android Studio might not properly sync the changes made to the manifest file. In such cases, performing a clean and rebuild operation can help. Go to the "Build" menu and select "Clean Project" followed by "Rebuild Project."

3. Check Target SDK Version

If you are targeting Android 6.0 (API level 23) or higher, you also need to request the INTERNET permission at runtime in addition to the manifest declaration. This is done to comply with the new runtime permissions model introduced in Android Marshmallow. Ensure that you have implemented the necessary code to handle runtime permission requests.

4. Libraries and Dependencies

If your application relies on external libraries or dependencies that also require the INTERNET permission, make sure to add the permission declaration in their respective manifest files as well. Missing this step can lead to permission-related errors.

5. Emulator Issues

In rare cases, the emulator itself might be causing the problem. Try running your application on a physical device to see if the error persists.

🌟 The Solution 🌟

By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to successfully add the INTERNET permission to your Android application and resolve the "Permission denied" error. Remember to double-check your manifest file, clean and rebuild your project, handle runtime permissions if required, and ensure that all relevant manifest files have the necessary permission declaration.

If you have any further questions or are still experiencing difficulties, feel free to comment below or reach out to the Android developer community for assistance.

Now go ahead and give it another shot - your app is waiting to connect with the internet! 🌐🚀