I have a shortcut that reads data from a text file (json) saved in iCloud. Every time I run the shortcut, I get a message saying the shortcut needs permission to access file. If I cancel the shortcut and re-run it again, shortcut works finens to this?
Any solutions?
I have tried changing privacy to 'always allow' in shortcut settings, but this didn't work.
Layo ~ Go here:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Files and Folders
...Is Shortcuts in the list and set ON? ...If not, see if setting it ON helps.
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Layo ~ What model of iPhone is it?...
Settings > General > About > Model Name
And what version of iOS is it running?...
Settings > General > About > iOS Version
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When you run an automation in the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, it may require approval from the user before it can be executed. This is a security feature that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to your device or sensitive data.
In particular, when an automation involves accessing or modifying sensitive data, such as your contacts, location, or camera, health data, Home App the Shortcuts app will prompt you for approval before allowing the automation to proceed. This helps to ensure that you are aware of what the automation is doing and have the opportunity to approve or deny access to your data.
Additionally, if an automation is triggered by a shortcut that has the "Ask Before Running" option enabled, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to run the automation before it is executed. This can help prevent accidental or unintended actions from being performed by the automation.
Overall, the approval process for running an automation is an important security feature that helps to ensure that your data and device are protected from unauthorized access or misuse.
But when I click 'ok' to approve access to the file, the shortcut freezes. I then need to close the entire shortcuts app and re-run the shortcut again.
I also don't see how this provides security. Anyone wanting to run shortcuts simply need to click 'ok'.
p.s. no generic/automated responses please
Is there a work around for by passing the approval request? in my case, I simply have a voice memo recording automation that runs at a certain time. Having to give it access would not suit the purpose of using an automation based on a time trigger. Any thoughts? TY!
Yes already set to on
Shortcuts always asks permission to access file
