diff --git a/flutter/lib/models/server_model.dart b/flutter/lib/models/server_model.dart
index 6bc090901..a0c79c4b7 100644
--- a/flutter/lib/models/server_model.dart
+++ b/flutter/lib/models/server_model.dart
@@ -367,6 +367,9 @@ class ServerModel with ChangeNotifier {
       }
     } else {
       await checkRequestNotificationPermission();
+      if (!await AndroidPermissionManager.check(kManageExternalStorage)) {
+        await AndroidPermissionManager.request(kManageExternalStorage);
+      }
       final res = await parent.target?.dialogManager
           .show<bool>((setState, close, context) {
         submit() => close(true);