[CB-13733] There is no callback from the method "camera.getPicture" to indicate that a picture is being selected

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Won't Fix
• Component/s: cordova-plugin-camera
• Labels: android camera cameraui ios

Environment

Android: OS 7.0, Phone Model: Moto G5 Plus
iOS: OS 10.1.1 (14B150)

• Flags: Important
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Shemrick Flannigan
• Created: 06/Jan/18 16:10
• Updated: 06/Jan/18 22:33
• Resolved: 06/Jan/18 22:33

Description

ISSUE
Initiating the Cordova Camera method "camera.getPicture" does not include a callback function to indicate that a picture is being selected

Current Behavior

1. When the Cordova app calls the Cordova Camera method "camera.getPicture" there is no callback function to indicate that a picture is being selected. This Cordova app is unaware of whether the Cordova Camera app is actively selecting an image through either:
   • Camera capture
   • Image gallery

Expected Behavior

1. When the Cordova app calls the Cordova Camera method "camera.getPicture" there is a callback function to indicate that a picture is being selected. This Cordova app is aware that the Cordova Camera app is actively selecting an image through either:
   • Camera capture
   • Image gallery

1. Platforms affected
   • Android
   • iOS

Issue Links

• is a clone of: CB-13732 Delay in returning control to the Webview increases in duration based on selected image file size
• is cloned by: CB-13734 Cordova Camera plugin crashes crash the Cordova app which use it