The behavior of runtime permission requests, specifically those managed via `ActivityCompat.requestPermissions`, can exhibit unexpected issues on Android 13 devices. Developers utilizing this method, designed to provide backwards compatibility for permission requests on older Android versions, may find that permission dialogs are not presented as expected or that the callbacks indicating the result of the permission request are not being invoked. This can lead to application features dependent on granted permissions becoming inaccessible or malfunctioning.
The consistent management of runtime permissions is crucial for maintaining user trust and ensuring application security. A breakdown in the expected behavior of permission request mechanisms can disrupt the user experience, potentially causing users to perceive the application as unstable or untrustworthy. Historically, `ActivityCompat.requestPermissions` offered a unified way to handle permission requests across various Android versions. However, changes in Android’s permission handling system, particularly starting with Android 11 and continuing into Android 13, necessitate a re-evaluation of implementation strategies.
