I get wrong directory when usin getExternalStorageDirectory()

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I'm writing an app that records sound using MediaRecorder. To get a directory where the recorded file should be saved I do this:

String fileName = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getAbsolutePath() + "/record.3gp";

And then:

mRecorder.setOutputFile(fileName);

The audio records fine and I have the file saved but in the wrong place. The file is saved in my internal storage (I'm using GT-I9300). Why is that? How can I get the correct path for any external storage in any device? Thanks in advance.

see this may be helpful http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5453708/android-how-to-use-environment-getexternalstoragedirectory — keshav, Jan 19 '14 at 12:44

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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Do you have a memory card in your device? Device that come with a large internal memory, like yours (16GB), will if, if a memory card is not present, return the internal memory location.

If not I assuming the card is not the primary external storage. Maybe this can be of help? How to list additional external storage folders (mount points)?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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answered Jan 19 '14 at 12:38

Nicklas Gnejs Eriksson

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Yes, I inserted 4 GB SD card specially for testing my app. – fgsh Jan 19 '14 at 12:40
Added a link to a similar question, other than that I am not sure, if the SD Card is not considered to be the primary external storage, it will not be returned :s – Nicklas Gnejs Eriksson Jan 19 '14 at 12:46

I get wrong directory when usin getExternalStorageDirectory()

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