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Your Question: How Do I Read Files on Android?

Chloe Bennett • • 4 min read
Your Question: How Do I Read Files on Android?
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How do I open read files on Android?

Step by Step Process

  1. Add run time permission in Androidmanifest.xml.
  2. MainActivity.java run time permission code.
  3. Add select file from gallery or file manager.
  4. Get actual file path from file URI.
  5. Read file using bufferreader.
  6. Run the code.

Why can’t I open files on my Android?

If a file won’t open, a few things could be wrong: You don’t have permission to view the file. You’re signed in to a Google Account that doesn’t have access. The correct app isn’t installed on your phone.

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