Fun Changes in iOS 14 – File permissions

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#1

I guess there are always changes in a new release – little fun surprises we all run into. The things that keep us on our toes.

I use iA Writer to update a Markdown file on my Mac’s desktop when I’m away from my Mac. I just tried updating that file with iOS 14 and got an error that I no longer have permission to edit it.

Unfortunately, I see no way to let iCloud know that yes I want to be able to edit this file on my iPad and iPhone. Any ideas how I can change permissions?

#2

How did you do that before iOS 14? Do you have Desktop & Documents syncing turned on for your Mac? I wouldn’t expect iA Writer to be able to see outside of whatever was accessible via Files through iCloud.

Have you tried creating a new file in that location, which might give it different permissions?