XXPermissions is an Android permissions framework that adapts to Android 17.
The framework addresses the complexity of handling Android permissions across multiple API levels. Android's permission model has evolved significantly, with different requirements for runtime permissions, special permissions, and system-level access across versions. XXPermissions simplifies this by providing a unified API that abstracts away version-specific differences, allowing developers to request permissions—whether standard runtime permissions, special permissions like system alert window or notification listener service, or device-level permissions like device admin or accessibility service—without writing conditional logic for each Android version.
Developers should adopt this framework if they are building Android applications targeting recent versions and want to avoid the boilerplate of managing permission requests across API levels. It suits projects that need to request a variety of permission types beyond standard runtime permissions, including specialized permissions for notifications, battery optimization, VPN services, and health data. The framework requires AndroidX; projects still using the older Support library can migrate their dependencies or use Google's Jetifier tool to convert the library, though migration to AndroidX is recommended for long-term compatibility.
The project maintains active development with regular updates to support new Android versions and their evolving permission models. The framework includes a working demo application that showcases permission request flows across different permission categories. Documentation is provided in multiple languages to support a broad developer audience. The codebase handles scoped storage requirements for projects targeting Android 10 and later, with optional configuration for applications that have already adapted to this feature.
