I've encountered a puzzling situation with my Samsung S21 Ultra and the TikTok app. Despite denying the app storage permissions, it somehow manages to download and save videos directly to my camera folder. This has left me wondering about the mechanisms behind such an action.
How is TikTok bypassing the storage permission restrictions to save videos on the device? I'm curious about the technical explanation behind this and whether it involves specific settings or permissions I might have overlooked.
If anyone has insights or explanations on how apps like TikTok can perform such actions without explicit storage permissions, I'd appreciate your input. This scenario raises questions about app permissions and data security that I believe are worth exploring.
It’s possible that TikTok isn’t directly accessing your storage in the traditional sense. Instead, it could be using a workaround like:
Cached Files : Apps often store temporary files (like cached videos) in a way that doesn’t require full storage permissions. These files might later get moved to your gallery automatically due to device settings or app behavior. Media Scanning : Some devices automatically scan and add media files to the gallery folder, even if the app itself didn’t explicitly save them there. If you’re trying to download TikTok videos without watermark, it’s worth noting that this behavior might not be related to TikTok’s built-in download feature but rather how your device handles media files.
