Direct Users to App Settings

Goal

Guide users to the native app settings page where they can enable permissions (camera, contacts, notifications, etc.).

Actions Required

Action	Purpose
UtilitiesOpenApplicationSettings	Opens native settings for this app

Variables Needed

None required

Implementation Steps

1. State: DetectPermissionDenied

Check permission status (e.g., AddressBookGetContactsAccessStatus, camera, etc.)

• If DENIED → ShowSettingsPrompt

• If AUTHORIZED → Continue

2. State: ShowSettingsPrompt

Display UI message: "This feature requires [Permission Name]. Please enable it in Settings."

• Button: "Open Settings" → OpenSettings state

3. State: OpenSettings

Action: UtilitiesOpenApplicationSettings

Note: The app will suspend and Settings app will open. Users can return via multitasking.

Common Issues

• Settings don't open: Only works on device (iOS/Android), not in Editor

• User doesn't grant permission: App needs to re-check permission when returning from settings

• Wrong settings page: On older Android versions, may open general settings instead of app-specific

Flow Diagram

DetectPermissionDenied
    └─ Denied → ShowSettingsPrompt

ShowSettingsPrompt
    └─ User taps "Open Settings" → OpenSettings

OpenSettings
    └─ Settings app opens, app suspends

Best Practices

• Explain WHY permission is needed before opening settings

• Use clear, friendly language: "We need photo access to save your avatar"

• Don't automatically open settings - let users tap a button

• Handle app resume gracefully (re-check permission status)

Example UI Message

"Camera Access Required"

"To take photos for your profile, please enable camera
access in Settings."

[Cancel]  [Open Settings]