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@@ -17,6 +17,21 @@ This is the version for Android, with support versions ranging from 5
 to 13 (like [mentioned
 here](https://github.com/kiwix/kiwix-android/blob/develop/buildSrc/src/main/kotlin/Config.kt)).
 
+**Important Note**: Starting from Android 11, the zim file picker feature
+has been restricted in the Play Store variant due to Play Store policies.
+This means that users running Android 11 and above will not be able to load
+zim files from internal/external storage directly within the app.
+This restriction is in place to comply with the Play Store policies.
+The Play Store variant of the Kiwix app does not have the 
+`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission, which is required for scanning storage
+and accessing zim files from arbitrary locations.
+Therefore, the storage scanning functionality is not available in this variant.
+To use the full version of the Kiwix app and access the zim file picker feature,
+you can download it directly from the [official page](https://download.kiwix.org/release/kiwix-android/). The website allows you to download the full version of the app, which includes the unrestricted file picker feature.
+We understand that this restriction may cause inconvenience,
+but it is necessary to comply with the Play Store policies and ensure a smooth user experience.
+We recommend using the official version of the app available on our website to access the complete set of features.
+
 Kiwix Android is written in [Kotlin](https://kotlinlang.org/)
 
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