[Feature] Support Android's new cloud media provider for stock photo picker

[bdonvr]

The feature

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/02/cloud-photos-now-available-in-android-photo-picker.html

It says this is currently in pilot stage for apps nominated by OEMs, but it might be good to get the feature ready for wider rollout.

More info: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/cloud-media-provider

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile

[Alex1607]

Is there any update on this and as if this will be included soonish?
I think this would be an awesome addition, and personally it would help me out a lot as I then don't have to first switch apps to download an image first or just have a copy in google photos all the time.

[clari7744]

If it would be possible to add full search capabilities including "search by face", this would be great - especially for finding contact photos; it's much easier when I can just get all that person's photos.

[NolandTech]

When?

[bo0tzz]

https://justinmayer.com/posts/any-updates/

[quittung]

Since a few people have asked: this feature (CloudMediaProvider) is still restricted by Google to a small number of apps that are pre-approved by the device manufacturer (OEM). Immich isn’t on that list, so even if support were added, Android wouldn’t show it in the system photo picker.

It’s part of a closed pilot program, and as of now there’s no indication from Google that they plan to open it up more broadly.

[Alex1607]

Since a few people have asked: this feature (CloudMediaProvider) is still restricted by Google to a small number of apps that are pre-approved by the device manufacturer (OEM). Immich isn’t on that list, so even if support were added, Android wouldn’t show it in the system photo picker.

It’s part of a closed pilot program, and as of now there’s no indication from Google that they plan to open it up more broadly.

I mean, Immich has FUTO as a sponsor. Maybe they can get in contact with an OEM like Fairphone which have an interest overlap which they can partner on. Fairphone already ships phones with an e/os so they clearly are pro privacy.

[Emeraldiaa]

I'd really love to see this become a thing.
Somewhat new to immich and this is one golden feature that I hope happens.

To all the people working on this love yall. Fingers crossed

[timo1302]

Hello,

alternatively it is possible with the "storage acceess framework" SAF.

E.g. it is also available for Nextcloud:

Details: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/document-provider?hl=en

With this feature other Apps at the android phone can access photos inside immich native. Without to download photos from immich App manually before

I think there is no OEM restriction by google. If the cloud media provider integration is not possible.