Beta version of BLE extension for Android 12 permission changes

[Anke]

@Taifun

to start scanning and immediately trying to connect to a device does not make much sense

@Mok_Ryun

it was just for dummy for get permission when first run.

So the BluetoothClient component has to be added again (as a dummy) to get this permission in the Manifest.

@ChrisWard

that should be the Classic BT BluetoothClient block, not the BLE block, as per Anke's post

BLE extension - Date Built: 2023-02-23 - permissions & connecting issuses on Android 12+

Yes, I think so. However, you must add at least one .Connect block to the Blocks area to get the android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT permission declared in the Manifest. According to my tests, this permission is generally required, even if it's just about listing (scanning) BLE devices. (I've already pointed this out elsewhere and let @ewpatton know about it.) <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/> <uses-permission android:maxSdkVersion="30" android:name="and…

[Anke]

@Mok_Ryun

it was just for dummy for get permission when first run

You should then place a .Connect block in a way (unobtrusive and separate from your blocks/procedures) that avoids a Connection error / ConnectionFailed.

[Mok_Ryun]

do you mean like perfectly seperated, cannot use?

whatever it worked

maybe ewpatton fixed it

[Anke]

@Mok_Ryun

seperated

And this procedure, of course, is not used anywhere.

[Mok_Ryun]

then it was right. thank you!

@Mok_Ryun

sometimes its asking permission when the just openned first time(without any actions), but sometimes its not asking. so i made button to activate.

[Zivo]

Thanks.
If you need beta tester, let me know.

[LEROY-V85]

Hello,
I have read 4 threads regarding the connection issue which is from the latest version of AppInventor.
I worked on a mini program on Feb 15, 2023 which worked perfectly. Today it shows the error message:
" Need android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN permission for AttributionSource { uid = 10267, packageName = edu.mit.appinventor.aicompanion3, attributionTag = null, token = android.os.BinderProxy@76115b5, next = null }: AdapterService isDiscovering "

I tested the same mini program on the AppInventor beta version the message is identical.
I also added the extension :
Bluetooth Low Energy
Extension Version: 20230223-beta
Date Built: 2023-02-23
=> Same error message. I'm at an impasse.

[LEROY-V85]

test.aia (250.2 KB)

[Anke]

@LEROY-V85

Bluetooth Low Energy
Extension Version: 20230223-beta

Try this and post screenshots.

BLE extension - Date Built: 2023-02-23 - permissions & connecting issuses on Android 12+

Quite a few users are currently having problems with the (new) BLE extension. Here is a test app. Test it on your devices and post screenshots before and after scanning and connecting. Location permission is requested automatically (so disable it before testing). [grafik] [grafik] EDIT: See also here:

[LEROY-V85]

I tested your app apk and put the result without the other thread.
Regarding the bluetooth problem with Android 12, how can we get around the blockage?
This work is a school project and I have to find a solution to overcome this dysfunction.
I tested the application with an old tablet under Android 4, same error. What workaround can we use please?

[LEROY-V85]

I tested your app apk and put the result in the other thread (sorry).

[corasiu.lttc]

I use the Using the beta .aix and testing with issues on Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite running on Android 13

. Please have a look.
BLE_Beta_20230403A.aia (294.5 KB)

[corasiu.lttc]

Here are additional screen shot and the video capture

[Brankhos]

Version 20201223 is working. Beta not working

Phone model:
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Miui 14
Android 13
Problem: it can scan for devices, but won't connect. tried connect with index and connect with mac.
errors: "Connection timeout", "connection status was set to OS code 4"

Phone model:
Xiaomi Mi6
Lineage
Android 10
Problem: it can scan for devices, but won't connect. tried connect with index and connect with mac.
errors:
"Connection timeout", "connection status was set to OS code 133"

Bluetooth bLE not connect

Based on my research it seems like this can happen when the device supports both LE and BDR/EDR transports. I've created a test version of the BLE extension that forces LE connections starting with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and up (the API to do this was introduced in 6.0). I've also added a DeviceSortMode property, which you can use to specify how the devices are sorted in the list. The default option is RSSI, which matches the old behavior. You may want to consider switching it to "Discovery" o…

version 20201223 here is binding on both. I haven't tested sending and receiving data yet.

My code blocks are as in the standard recipe.

[ewpatton]

Here is an updated beta version of the BluetoothLE extension. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to test this on an Android 12 device yet, so make sure to back up your projects before you upgrade.

edu.mit.appinventor.ble.aix (202.1 KB)

[kenjewell]

Hello,

Is the source code available for the bluetoohLE beta extension? I have found some source on GitHub but it looks pre-beta.

I want to look at possibly changing it to run as a background task as my app needs to communicate with BLE devices as a background task.

[M_Cagatay_KOC]

Thank you friend

[Fernando_Estrella]

I am correctly advertising out of my app. But to read incoming advertisements to my app, I am doing this (in an Android 13 device):

Which gets me either this error:
Attempt to invoke virtual method 'android.bluetooth.le.ScanRecord android.bluetooth.le.ScanResult.getScanRecord()' on a null object reference
Note: You will not see another error reported for 5 seconds.

Or "null" is updated in the text.

The deviceAddress should be the one for another phone of mine or a laptop I have here, and the serviceUUID is the one in an advertiser I'm using in the "nRF connect" app.

I can provide more information to help troubleshoot.

I see the command I'm using is call BluetoothLE.AdvertisementData, but some BTLE apps call that field (or a related one, I'm just learning about this as I go) as "ManufacturerData". Hope they both refer to the same field. This is an example C# BTLE app from Microsoft which does that

[Robin_Aproskie]

Hi
It would be nice, and Solve a lot of issues, if the Raw Data Advertized could be extracted witout having to read or know the UUID. Legacey BT Adverts do not have to have a UUID data. The Raw data ( max 31 bytes) is denoted only by Length ,Type , and Data, in the message etc. And is made up of Concatinated types. For e.g. the RAW data comming through is 0x03094145020106020A03 First Part 03,09,4145 - Length=03, Type = 09 = COMPLETE LOCAL NAME and The Name is 4145 = "AE" then L=02 FLAGS=01 , Bit field = 06 (connectable) next is L=02, TX Level= 0A and 03 is the Strength. Then other data such as windspeed or humidity whichever type that is as per BT message defs.

Please implement a block .Advertisment.rawdata.(DeviecAddress) or (Device name) or both as inputs. Yo will solve 90% of peoples problems receiving Ads.

Cheers Robin

[snt]

I: Using Apktool 2.9.3

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I: Building resources...

W: C:\Users\teknofest takımları\AppData\Local\Temp\apk-editor-studio\apk{0919b5e1-02fb-4a22-af87-ed213fe1408a}\res: error: failed to open directory: Sistem belirtilen dosyayı bulamıyor. (2).

brut.androlib.exceptions.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec (exit code = 1): [C:\Users\TEKNOF~1\AppData\Local\Temp\brut_util_Jar_40036004054003833582344835545103198213.tmp, compile, --dir, C:\Users\teknofest tak�mlar�\AppData\Local\Temp\apk-editor-studio\apk{0919b5e1-02fb-4a22-af87-ed213fe1408a}\res, --legacy, -o, C:\Users\teknofest tak�mlar�\AppData\Local\Temp\apk-editor-studio\apk{0919b5e1-02fb-4a22-af87-ed213fe1408a}\build\resources.zip]

I made the necessary changes in the permissions for the apk. But apk editor studio gave errors. What should I do? @Anke