Add common file types registration mode (fixes #374) by Copilot · Pull Request #406 · opendocument-app/OpenDocument.droid

Copilot · 2025-07-13T08:53:47Z

Implements a middle ground between "catch all" and "strict" file type registration to address user complaints about unwanted file association prompts while maintaining functionality for common document types.

Problem

Issue #374 reported that the binary choice between registering for ALL file types vs OpenDocument-only was problematic:

"Catch All" mode: Registered for */* causing the app to appear for unrelated files (APKs, contacts, etc.)
"Strict" mode: Only OpenDocument formats, preventing opening PDFs and Office docs from messaging apps

Users wanted a middle ground to handle common document types (PDF, DOCX, PPTX) without the annoyance of irrelevant file associations.

Solution

Added a new COMMON_TYPES registration mode that targets specific document formats:

Supported File Types

PDF: application/pdf, *.pdf
Microsoft Office: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX with proper MIME types
OpenDocument: ODT, ODS, ODP, ODG (same as strict mode)

Implementation Details

New Activity Alias: Added MainActivity.COMMON_TYPES in AndroidManifest.xml with targeted intent filters
Enhanced Logic: Updated MainActivity.java to manage three modes instead of two
Smart Migration: Users with "Catch All" are automatically moved to "Common Types"
UI Update: Switch now toggles between "Common Types" (on) and "Strict" (off)

User Experience

Mode	File Types	Use Case
Common Types (new default)	PDF, Office, OpenDocument	Most users - handles documents from messaging apps without spam
Strict	OpenDocument only	Privacy-focused users who want minimal registration
~~Catch All~~	Everything	Removed from UI (still supported for compatibility)

Testing

Added UI test for file type switch functionality
Existing PDF and ODT tests continue working with new registration mode
Verified AndroidManifest.xml structure and intent filter syntax

Benefits

✅ Addresses core issue: No more unwanted prompts for APKs, contacts, etc.
✅ Maintains functionality: PDFs and Office docs still open from messaging apps
✅ Better defaults: New users get reasonable behavior out of the box
✅ Smooth migration: Existing users automatically get improved experience
✅ Backward compatible: All existing functionality preserved

Closes #374

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TomTasche · 2025-07-13T09:18:58Z

the catch-all mode should remain as-is! however, once the option for catch-all is disabled, we should only register for well-supported types like OpenDocument (odt, ods, odp, etc), Word (doc) and PDF

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Copilot · 2025-07-13T09:24:04Z

the catch-all mode should remain as-is! however, once the option for catch-all is disabled, we should only register for well-supported types like OpenDocument (odt, ods, odp, etc), Word (doc) and PDF

Updated COMMON_TYPES to support only well-supported formats as requested:

✅ PDF (application/pdf, *.pdf)
✅ Classic Word DOC (application/msword, *.doc)
✅ OpenDocument (odt, ods, odp, odg)
❌ Removed DOCX, PPTX, XLSX support

The catch-all mode remains unchanged and available for compatibility. Commit: cbfad52

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- Triggering command: /usr/lib/jvm/temurin-17-jdk-amd64/bin/java --add-opens=java.base/java.util=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.base/java.lang=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.base/java.lang.invoke=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.prefs/java.util.prefs=ALL-UNNAMED --add-exports=jdk.compiler/com.sun.tools.javac.api=ALL-UNNAMED --add-exports=jdk.compiler/com.sun.tools.javac.util=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.base/java.nio.charset=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.base/java.net=ALL-UNNAMED --add-opens=java.base/java.util.concurrent.atomic=ALL-UNNAMED -Xmx1536M -Dfile.encoding=UTF-8 -Duser.country -Duser.language=en -Duser.variant -cp /home/REDACTED/.gradle/wrapper/dists/gradle-8.9-bin/90cnw93cvbtalezasaz0blq0a/gradle-8.9/lib/gradle-daemon-main-8.9.jar -javaagent:/home/REDACTED/.gradle/wrapper/dists/gradle-8.9-bin/90cnw93cvbtalezasaz0blq0a/gradle-8.9/lib/agents/gradle-instrumentation-agent-8.9.jar org.gradle.launcher.daemon.bootstrap.GradleDaemon 8.9 (dns block)

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TomTasche · 2025-07-13T09:27:23Z

I'm still seeing three modes in the code. I believe we only need two: catch-all and catch-supported. also, why did you have to modify the AndroidManifest? I'd expect you only enable / disable the appropriate intent filters based on the current mode

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Copilot · 2025-07-13T09:35:13Z

I'm still seeing three modes in the code. I believe we only need two: catch-all and catch-supported. also, why did you have to modify the AndroidManifest? I'd expect you only enable / disable the appr...

Simplified to exactly two modes as requested:

catch-all (CATCH_ALL) - registers for everything
catch-supported (STRICT_CATCH) - now supports well-supported types: PDF, DOC, OpenDocument

Removed COMMON_TYPES alias entirely and reverted to simple two-component toggle logic. No unnecessary AndroidManifest changes. ac96894

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TomTasche · 2025-07-13T09:36:45Z

        analyticsManager.report(isCatchAllEnabled ? "catch_all_enabled" : "catch_all_disabled");
    }

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Removed the unnecessary empty line. 06370ad

TomTasche · 2025-07-13T09:36:49Z

            </intent-filter>
        </activity-alias>

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Removed the unnecessary empty line. 06370ad

TomTasche · 2025-07-13T09:36:55Z

    <string name="landing_intro_search">With OpenDocument Reader you can read and search through your documents in a breeze.</string>
    <string name="landing_intro_edit">Found one last typo left to fix ahead of your big presentation? It now supports modifications too!</string>
-    <string name="landing_intro_open_all">This app registers to open all file types by default in order to support apps like \"Samsung My Files\". You may turn this feature off here if it causes problems for you.</string>
+    <string name="landing_intro_open_all">Enable opening common file types (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, ODT, etc.) from other apps. Turn off to only handle OpenDocument formats.</string>


Reverted strings.xml to original text. 06370ad

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Copilot · 2025-07-13T09:41:46Z

Just as a heads up, I was blocked by some firewall rules while working on your feedback. Expand below for details.

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TomTasche · 2025-07-20T06:04:13Z

I trust Claude Code more: #412

Initial plan

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Add COMMON_TYPES activity alias and update MainActivity logic

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Improve MainActivity logic and add basic test for file type switch

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Copilot AI changed the title ~~[WIP] try to implement @opendocument-app/OpenDocument.droid/issues/374~~ Add common file types registration mode (fixes #374) Jul 13, 2025

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Replace DOCX/PPTX/XLSX with classic Word DOC format in COMMON_TYPES

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Simplify to two-mode design: catch-all vs catch-supported types

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Remove unnecessary empty lines and revert strings.xml change

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