When targeting version 33+ the options to save a json file (in this case to export data between installations) seems to be non existent.

Was anyone able to get this done?

The only references I found where for pdfs or images, but the system scans the file type and does not allow jsons.

I just want the user to be able to export and import their settings.

I am searching for a solution for over 40 hours with no luck, send help.

PathAccessException (PathAccessException: Cannot open file, path = ‘/storage/emulated/0/Download/data.json’ (OS Error: Permission denied, errno = 13))
or
PathAccessException (PathAccessException: Cannot open file, path = ‘/storage/emulated/0/Downloads/data.json’ (OS Error: Permission denied, errno = 2))

The WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission is ignored in this version.

Example implementation:

static Future<String> download(String data, String fileName) async {
    try {
      if (data.isNotEmpty) {
        // Get the downloads directory
        Directory downloadsDirectory =
            Directory('/storage/emulated/0/Downloads/');
        final File file = File('${downloadsDirectory.path}$fileName');
        if (file.existsSync()) {
          return 'File already downloaded';
        }
        // Write the PDF content to the file
        await file.writeAsString(data);
        return 'File downloaded';
      } else {
        return 'Unknown error';
      }
    } catch (e) {
      return 'Unknown error';
    }
  }

I am only able to not get the permission denied if I store it locally, but then the user can not access the export, which makes it pointless.