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CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE ?

Discussion in 'Android' started by GuruGurra, Apr 24, 2019.

  1. GuruGurra

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    I updated the Unity Editor to version 2019.1.0f2 (from 2018.3.12f1).

    Now when I re-build my app (no changes, just a re-build with the new Unity version) and publish it to Google Play I get a warning about a new requested right "CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE".

    When investigating the AndroidManifest file, I can see that "android.permission.INTERNET" and "android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE" by some reason has been added.

    Why are those rights suddenly required without me changing anything in my app? Will users have to acknowledge these rights, and if so - what happens if they deny?

    Edit: In addition, Google Play warns about a number of devices that are no longer supported by my "new" version. The reason for no longer being supported is the lack of support for "android.hardware.wifi" (?) What is this? I couldn't care less for WiFi, this is a local app that require no network access at all.

    Edit: Is this the "fix" that cause this? "Fixed in Unity 2019.1" If so - why does it require CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE when there's nothing in the app that use WiFi?

    https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/is...oid-slash-ios-devices-when-acting-as-a-client
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2019
    GuruGurra, Apr 24, 2019
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  2. cdnDave

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    I've experienced the same thing and am also curious about why this permission is required all of a sudden
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2019
    cdnDave, Apr 25, 2019
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  3. Yury-Habets

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    The code says that the permission is being added when:
    - UnityEngine.Networking.NetworkTransport::SetMulticastLock method is used
    - or UnityEngine.Networking.NetworkDiscovery type is used.

    I'm not sure why the latter was added. Please submit a bug report, attach a project and report the case # here.
     
    Yury-Habets, Apr 26, 2019
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  4. lvkae

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    Hello guys,

    If you still having this issue. I had the same on my side, but after some investigation, I found that Unity 2019 has "Multiplayer HLAPI" package installed by default. I've removed it and additional permission has gone.

    Hope it helps.
     
    lvkae, Apr 26, 2019
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  5. GuruGurra

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    Perfect! Thank you :)

    I removed that package and it solved the problem.
     
    GuruGurra, Apr 26, 2019
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  6. cdnDave

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    That was my issue as well, thanks!
     
    cdnDave, Apr 26, 2019
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  7. roshan090

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    you just saved me :) thanks
     
    roshan090, May 16, 2019
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  8. chriscode

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    Same issue here. Fixed by removing package. Thanks
     
    chriscode, May 24, 2019
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  9. Knub

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    Thanks!
     
    Knub, Jun 4, 2019
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  10. Develoop

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    Unfortunately the solution by removing "Multiplayer HLAPI" package doesn't worked for me. I'm with Unity 2019.1.6 and If I found fix I will write again...
     
    Develoop, Jun 13, 2019
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  11. Develoop

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    If there is anybody who removed the package "Multiplayer HLAPI" and the permissions are still in the build, should try this:

    Go to your Android.manifest and add:
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" tools:node="remove"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY" tools:node="remove"/>
    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS" tools:node="remove"/>

    don't forget to add xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools" to your xml schema. That's completely worked for me :):):)
     
    Develoop, Jun 13, 2019
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  12. tuncturel

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    So what's the latest news regarding this creeping permission? My cloud builds are useless due to this problem. Could we get an official response regarding when they will fix this and how?
     
    tuncturel, Jul 23, 2019
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  13. eylulatilgan

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    bump
     
    eylulatilgan, Jul 24, 2019
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  14. Nieles_GH

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    I'm having the same issue. I removed the Multiplayer package but builds are still having the CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE permission. At least from Unity Cloud Builds they do.
     
    Nieles_GH, Aug 7, 2019
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  15. KVinS

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    Umm. Which package do you remove from? I can not understand (
     
    KVinS, Aug 8, 2019
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  16. tuncturel

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    Go to Unity. Look at your Project window where you see all the files that belong to your project. Navigate to packages and find multiplayer hlapi. Right click, open file location. Delete it. Build again.
     
    tuncturel, Aug 10, 2019
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  17. Morwin25

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    Fixed, Thank you!
     
    Morwin25, Aug 11, 2019
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  18. unity_Go3u1hR8zbkCuw

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    o brother thank you. You saved me from QA team. I have no words to thank you. you are legend, The Guru of Unity. Unity should hire you instead of Yury-Habets. ;)
     
    unity_Go3u1hR8zbkCuw, Dec 12, 2019
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  19. matheus_inmotionvr

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    Any news on this? I need the Multiplayer HLAPI but I don't use any of the API calls that add the permission request according to the documentation:
    - NetworkDiscovery
    - NetworkTransport.SetMulticastLock

    Edit: I've filed a bug report, case ID 1216963. I'm running Unity 2019.2.15f1
     
    Last edited: Feb 4, 2020
    matheus_inmotionvr, Feb 4, 2020
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  20. cradiff

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    Remove from <Project>/Packages/manifest.json and restart unity. It will not showing in Project/Packages
     
    cradiff, May 29, 2020
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  21. _geo__

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    Still happens in Unity 2019.4.35f1 LTS.
    Can confirm that the solution is to remove the "Multiplayer HLAPI" package.
     
    _geo__, Feb 21, 2022
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  22. matheus_inmotionvr

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    I filed a bug report on that and here's what I've been told:

    So if there are any calls to a function that's part of the package's API are made, the permission will be added, even if that function doesn't require that permission.
     
    matheus_inmotionvr, Feb 22, 2022
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  23. Yasiranwaar

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    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE" tools:node="remove" />

    Add in Manifest File
     
    Yasiranwaar, Mar 11, 2022
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