Android Question Set App as android default open with

[Davisbc]

Does anyone know of code example to allow my all to be included in an OpenWith?

For example, i would like the app to show up for opening file with extension of .json of .geojson or whatever (but always text), for example; and receive the file for processing.

It seems like this is a common requirement.

Thanks in advance,
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[walt61]

Have a look at this thread; I implemented it there.

 

[jkhazraji]

Does anyone know of code example to allow my all to be included in an OpenWith?

For example, i would like the app to show up for opening file with extension of .json of .geojson or whatever (but always text), for example; and receive the file for processing.

It seems like this is a common requirement.

Thanks in advance,
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You need to use Android's Intent Filter system to register it as a handler for specific file types. This is done by declaring an <intent-filter> inside your app's manifest.
Here is a sample:

AddActivityText(Main,
       <intent-filter>
           <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
           <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
             <category android:name="android.intent.category.OPENABLE" />
           <data android:mimeType="application/json" />
       </intent-filter>
       )

Use contentChooser to pick your file. You need to adddPermission (PERMISSION_READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)

 

[Davisbc]

Thanks. I will try it.
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