Referencing files in Android

Question

Why can't I refer to a PDF file in my Android device?

I have a folder named "templates" in the root folder, and I have a PDF file in that. I've tried to refer to the file via the following:

File file = new File("/templates/myPDFFile.pdf");

but when I try to print file.exists(), it always returns me false.

Just as further information, my file hierarchy is:

root
  -src
     -com.example.text
        -MyActivity.java
  -templates
     -MyPDFFile.pdf

and my code is stored in MyActivity.java.

How do I reference accurately to the PDF file?

You must put it in assets and get it from there like : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6491210/how-to-open-a-pdf-stored-either-in-res-raw-or-assets-folder — Harish Godara, Aug 01 '13 at 07:48
Nice reply, it did indeed lead me to the answer I wanted. Thank you, if you'd post this as an answer I'll accept it. — Wakka02, Aug 02 '13 at 03:29

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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answered Aug 02 '13 at 04:38

Harish Godara

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