Notifications setting cannot be changed

[mvl22]

We've had a report as follows; two screenshots below. Can we try to get an exact description of the problem.

'Permission needs granting in device settings' I wasn't getting this error message before. I had to uninstall the app and reinstall it.

The other photo is the app setting on my phone. It doesn't let you change the setting, as I think it's been installed as a system app on my phone, even though I downloaded from the Play Store as normal and I don't know why.

(NB I've blanked out the location that was shown as that's not relevant.)

[HilaryN]

The "Permission needs granting in device settings" message is due to WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission being deprecated in Android 13. It means map tiles can't be cached and should be fixed in the PR I have submitted. (#543 ).
I'm not sure about the notifications issue.

[HilaryN]

This is what shows on my phone for the app Notifications setting. The app doesn't send notifications so it shouldn't be an issue.

[mvl22]

Doesn’t the blog send a notification?

If not, if there are no notifications, why does this setting exist?

[oliverlockwood]

The blog does not send a notification.

During LiveRide, notifications are used to show the most recent instruction text. It is my understanding that it is mandatory in Android to have notifications to allow the background service to keep running eg if you have your phone screen switched off while riding.

So I am not convinced by the closing of this issue in this way.

[HilaryN]

Ah, I hadn't realised that notification could be switched off, apologies.