Creating File object (Android)

Question

Please help.

I'm trying to create a File object using a directory path. Here is my code

String dirPath = "/app/src/main/res/xml/sample.xml";
File source = new File(dirPath);
Log.v("file test", "exists " + source.exists());

But the Log-message says that source (File object from my code sample) does not exist. But it does exist, I see it in my project structure.

you can try with this > stackoverflow.com/questions/15912825/… — tebitoq
– tebitoq, Commented Jun 27, 2017 at 21:11
Resources are not files on the device; they are entries in the APK file that is your app. — CommonsWare
– CommonsWare, Commented Jun 27, 2017 at 21:13
Your src directory won't be present in the deployed application. — user207421
– user207421, Commented Jun 27, 2017 at 22:23

hamada147 · Accepted Answer · 2018-06-28 10:43:22Z

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sample.xml must be placed in assets-folder in order for you to be able to access it.

answered Jun 28, 2018 at 10:43

hamada147

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Thank you man, but I have already solved the problem. Look at the last comment to my question.

I see. In that case write an answer to your own question and mark your answer as solved.