diff --git a/app/detekt_baseline.xml b/app/detekt_baseline.xml
index 40e2c3c8a..2c43a15d6 100644
--- a/app/detekt_baseline.xml
+++ b/app/detekt_baseline.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     <ID>MagicNumber:ShareFiles.kt$ShareFiles$24</ID>
     <ID>MagicNumber:ZimManageViewModel.kt$ZimManageViewModel$5</ID>
     <ID>MagicNumber:ZimManageViewModel.kt$ZimManageViewModel$500</ID>
-    <ID>MagicNumber:ZimHostFragment.kt$ZimHostFragment$4</ID>
+    <ID>NestedBlockDepth:LocalLibraryFragment.kt$LocalLibraryFragment$checkPermissions</ID>
     <ID>NestedBlockDepth:PeerGroupHandshake.kt$PeerGroupHandshake$readHandshakeAndExchangeMetaData</ID>
     <ID>NestedBlockDepth:ReceiverHandShake.kt$ReceiverHandShake$exchangeFileTransferMetadata</ID>
     <ID>PackageNaming:AvailableSpaceCalculator.kt$package org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.zim_manager.library_view</ID>
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/nav/destination/library/LocalLibraryFragment.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/nav/destination/library/LocalLibraryFragment.kt
index 592471fc5..59790c3ee 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/nav/destination/library/LocalLibraryFragment.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/nav/destination/library/LocalLibraryFragment.kt
@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ package org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.nav.destination.library
 
 import android.Manifest
 import android.content.pm.PackageManager
+import android.os.Build
 import android.os.Bundle
+import android.os.Environment
 import android.view.LayoutInflater
 import android.view.Menu
 import android.view.MenuInflater
@@ -62,6 +64,12 @@ import org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.zim_manager.ZimManageViewModel.FileSelectActions.Re
 import org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.zim_manager.ZimManageViewModel.FileSelectActions.RequestSelect
 import org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.zim_manager.fileselect_view.FileSelectListState
 import javax.inject.Inject
+import android.content.Intent
+import android.net.Uri
+import android.provider.Settings
+import androidx.annotation.RequiresApi
+import org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.core.utils.dialog.DialogShower
+import org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.core.utils.dialog.KiwixDialog
 
 private const val WAS_IN_ACTION_MODE = "WAS_IN_ACTION_MODE"
 
@@ -69,6 +77,7 @@ class LocalLibraryFragment : BaseFragment() {
 
   @Inject lateinit var viewModelFactory: ViewModelProvider.Factory
   @Inject lateinit var sharedPreferenceUtil: SharedPreferenceUtil
+  @Inject lateinit var dialogShower: DialogShower
 
   private var actionMode: ActionMode? = null
   private val disposable = CompositeDisposable()
@@ -202,7 +211,25 @@ class LocalLibraryFragment : BaseFragment() {
         REQUEST_STORAGE_PERMISSION
       )
     } else {
-      requestFileSystemCheck()
+      if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.R) {
+        if (Environment.isExternalStorageManager()) {
+          // We already have permission!!
+          requestFileSystemCheck()
+        } else {
+          if (sharedPreferenceUtil.manageExternalFilesPermissionDialog) {
+            // We should only ask for first time, If the users wants to revoke settings
+            // then they can directly toggle this feature from settings screen
+            sharedPreferenceUtil.manageExternalFilesPermissionDialog = false
+            // Show Dialog and  Go to settings to give permission
+            dialogShower.show(
+              KiwixDialog.ManageExternalFilesPermissionDialog,
+              ::navigateToSettings
+            )
+          }
+        }
+      } else {
+        requestFileSystemCheck()
+      }
     }
   }
 
@@ -217,4 +244,13 @@ class LocalLibraryFragment : BaseFragment() {
   private fun navigateToLocalFileTransferFragment() {
     requireActivity().navigate(R.id.localFileTransferFragment)
   }
+
+  @RequiresApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.R)
+  private fun navigateToSettings() {
+    val intent = Intent().apply {
+      action = Settings.ACTION_MANAGE_APP_ALL_FILES_ACCESS_PERMISSION
+      data = Uri.fromParts("package", requireActivity().packageName, null)
+    }
+    startActivity(intent)
+  }
 }
diff --git a/core/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml b/core/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
index da773d305..f9b3b51b1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/core/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
+  <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"
+    tools:ignore="ScopedStorage" />
 
   <!-- Device with versions >= Pie need this permission -->
   <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE" />
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/settings/CorePrefsFragment.java b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/settings/CorePrefsFragment.java
index badbf0f49..11d52e618 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/settings/CorePrefsFragment.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/settings/CorePrefsFragment.java
@@ -20,16 +20,23 @@ package org.kiwix.kiwixmobile.core.settings;
 
 import android.Manifest;
 import android.annotation.SuppressLint;
+import android.content.Intent;
 import android.content.SharedPreferences;
 import android.content.pm.PackageManager;
+import android.net.Uri;
+import android.os.Build;
 import android.os.Bundle;
+import android.os.Environment;
+import android.provider.Settings;
 import android.view.LayoutInflater;
 import android.webkit.WebView;
+import androidx.annotation.RequiresApi;
 import androidx.core.content.ContextCompat;
 import androidx.navigation.NavController;
 import androidx.preference.EditTextPreference;
 import androidx.preference.ListPreference;
 import androidx.preference.Preference;
+import androidx.preference.PreferenceCategory;
 import androidx.preference.PreferenceFragmentCompat;
 import com.google.android.material.snackbar.Snackbar;
 import eu.mhutti1.utils.storage.StorageDevice;
@@ -62,6 +69,9 @@ public abstract class CorePrefsFragment extends PreferenceFragmentCompat impleme
   public static final String PREF_CLEAR_ALL_HISTORY = "pref_clear_all_history";
   public static final String PREF_CLEAR_ALL_NOTES = "pref_clear_all_notes";
   public static final String PREF_CREDITS = "pref_credits";
+  public static final String PREF_MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE_PERMISSION =
+    "pref_manage_external_storage";
+  public static final String PREF_PERMISSION = "pref_permissions";
   private static final int ZOOM_OFFSET = 2;
   private static final int ZOOM_SCALE = 25;
   private static final String INTERNAL_TEXT_ZOOM = "text_zoom";
@@ -87,6 +97,7 @@ public abstract class CorePrefsFragment extends PreferenceFragmentCompat impleme
     setStorage();
     setUpSettings();
     setupZoom();
+    setMangeExternalStoragePermission();
     new LanguageUtils(getActivity()).changeFont(getActivity().getLayoutInflater(),
       sharedPreferenceUtil);
   }
@@ -174,6 +185,28 @@ public abstract class CorePrefsFragment extends PreferenceFragmentCompat impleme
     versionPref.setSummary(getVersionName() + " Build: " + getVersionCode());
   }
 
+  private void setMangeExternalStoragePermission() {
+    Preference permissionPref = findPreference(PREF_MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE_PERMISSION);
+    if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES.R) {
+      showPermissionPreference();
+      boolean externalStorageManager = Environment.isExternalStorageManager();
+      if (externalStorageManager) {
+        permissionPref.setSummary(R.string.allowed);
+      } else {
+        permissionPref.setSummary(R.string.not_allowed);
+      }
+      permissionPref.setOnPreferenceClickListener(
+        preference -> {
+            navigateToSettings();
+            return true;
+        });
+    }
+  }
+  private void showPermissionPreference() {
+    PreferenceCategory preferenceCategory = findPreference(PREF_PERMISSION);
+    preferenceCategory.setVisible(true);
+  }
+
   private int getVersionCode() {
     try {
       return getActivity().getPackageManager()
@@ -282,4 +315,14 @@ public abstract class CorePrefsFragment extends PreferenceFragmentCompat impleme
     }
     return Unit.INSTANCE;
   }
+
+  // TODO: 28/10/21 Refactor the code. We are using it twice.
+  @RequiresApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.R)
+  private void navigateToSettings() {
+    Intent intent = new Intent();
+    intent.setAction(Settings.ACTION_MANAGE_APP_ALL_FILES_ACCESS_PERMISSION);
+    Uri uri = Uri.fromParts("package", getActivity().getPackageName(), null);
+    intent.setData(uri);
+    startActivity(intent);
+  }
 }
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/SharedPreferenceUtil.kt b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/SharedPreferenceUtil.kt
index 8c7cc8ea9..19c4d0ac7 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/SharedPreferenceUtil.kt
+++ b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/SharedPreferenceUtil.kt
@@ -140,6 +140,13 @@ class SharedPreferenceUtil @Inject constructor(val context: Context) {
 
   fun updateNightMode() = nightModes.offer(nightMode)
 
+  var manageExternalFilesPermissionDialog: Boolean
+    get() = sharedPreferences.getBoolean(PREF_MANAGE_EXTERNAL_FILES, true)
+    set(prefManageExternalFilesPermissionDialog) =
+      sharedPreferences.edit {
+        putBoolean(PREF_MANAGE_EXTERNAL_FILES, prefManageExternalFilesPermissionDialog)
+      }
+
   var hostedBooks: Set<String>
     get() = sharedPreferences.getStringSet(PREF_HOSTED_BOOKS, null)?.toHashSet() ?: HashSet()
     set(hostedBooks) {
@@ -172,5 +179,6 @@ class SharedPreferenceUtil @Inject constructor(val context: Context) {
     const val PREF_NIGHT_MODE = "pref_night_mode"
     private const val TEXT_ZOOM = "true_text_zoom"
     private const val DEFAULT_ZOOM = 100
+    private const val PREF_MANAGE_EXTERNAL_FILES = "pref_manage_external_files"
   }
 }
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/dialog/KiwixDialog.kt b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/dialog/KiwixDialog.kt
index 53ce42151..7bb1139ac 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/dialog/KiwixDialog.kt
+++ b/core/src/main/java/org/kiwix/kiwixmobile/core/utils/dialog/KiwixDialog.kt
@@ -84,6 +84,14 @@ sealed class KiwixDialog(
     cancelable = false
   )
 
+  object ManageExternalFilesPermissionDialog : KiwixDialog(
+    R.string.all_files_permission_needed,
+    R.string.all_files_permission_needed_message,
+    R.string.yes,
+    R.string.no,
+    cancelable = false
+  )
+
   data class ShowHotspotDetails(override val args: List<Any>) : KiwixDialog(
     R.string.hotspot_turned_on,
     R.string.hotspot_details_message,
diff --git a/core/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/core/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index af11074bc..4a7c1289b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/core/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@
   <string name="pref_clear_all_history_title">Clear history</string>
   <string name="pref_clear_all_history_summary">Clear recent searches and tabs history</string>
   <string name="pref_notes">Notes</string>
+  <string name="pref_permission">Permissions</string>
   <string name="all_history_cleared">All History Cleared</string>
   <string name="pref_clear_all_bookmarks_title">Clear bookmarks</string>
   <string name="clear_all_history_dialog_title">Clear All History?</string>
@@ -255,6 +256,7 @@
   <string name="status" tools:keep="@string/status">Status</string>
   <string name="pref_clear_all_notes_summary">Clears all notes on all articles</string>
   <string name="pref_clear_all_notes_title">Clear all notes</string>
+  <string name="pref_allow_to_read_or_write_zim_files_on_sd_card">Allow to read/write ZIM file\'s on SD card</string>
   <string name="pref_text_zoom_summary">Change text size with 25\% increments.</string>
   <string name="tag_pic">Pic</string>
   <string name="tag_vid">Vid</string>
@@ -289,6 +291,10 @@
   <string name="close_drawer">Close Drawer</string>
   <string name="how_to_update_content">How to update content?</string>
   <string name="update_content_description">To update content (a zim file) you need to download the full latest version of this very same content. You can do that via the download section.</string>
+  <string name="all_files_permission_needed">All Files Permission Needed</string>
+  <string name="all_files_permission_needed_message">In order to access all the zim files across device we need to have All Files Permission</string>
+  <string name="allowed">Allowed</string>
+  <string name="not_allowed">Not allowed</string>
   <string-array name="pref_night_modes_entries">
     <item>@string/on</item>
     <item>@string/off</item>
diff --git a/core/src/main/res/xml/preferences.xml b/core/src/main/res/xml/preferences.xml
index e8e0c52cb..081a15b34 100644
--- a/core/src/main/res/xml/preferences.xml
+++ b/core/src/main/res/xml/preferences.xml
@@ -95,6 +95,18 @@
       android:title="@string/pref_clear_all_notes_title"
       app:iconSpaceReserved="false" />
 
+  </PreferenceCategory>
+  <PreferenceCategory
+    android:key="pref_permissions"
+    android:title="@string/pref_permission"
+    app:isPreferenceVisible="false"
+    app:iconSpaceReserved="false">
+
+    <Preference
+      android:key="pref_manage_external_storage"
+      android:title="@string/pref_allow_to_read_or_write_zim_files_on_sd_card"
+      app:iconSpaceReserved="false" />
+
   </PreferenceCategory>
   <PreferenceCategory
     android:key="pref_language"