I am developing on a Android 4.0.3 device. How do I open a file browser for my app? Is there one built in the to Android SDK? Do I have to write my own?
I don't want my app to depend on a the user installing a separate app for file browsing.
From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Tools folder > File Manager .
On your Android 10 device, open the app drawer and tap the icon for Files. By default, the app displays your most recent files. Swipe down the screen to view all your recent files (Figure A). To see only specific types of files, tap one of the categories at the top, such as Images, Videos, Audio, or Documents.
To get a file from a file browser, use this:
Intent fileintent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT);
fileintent.setType("gagt/sdf");
try {
startActivityForResult(fileintent, PICKFILE_RESULT_CODE);
} catch (ActivityNotFoundException e) {
Log.e("tag", "No activity can handle picking a file. Showing alternatives.");
}
I'm not quite sure what the gagt/sdf is for... it seems to work in my app for any file.
Then add this method:
protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
// TODO Fix no activity available
if (data == null)
return;
switch (requestCode) {
case PICKFILE_RESULT_CODE:
if (resultCode == RESULT_OK) {
String FilePath = data.getData().getPath();
//FilePath is your file as a string
}
}
If the user doesn't have a file manager app installed or preinstalled by their OEM you're going to have to implement your own. You might as well give them a choice.
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