File picking browser showing empty directories

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Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT);
intent.setType("file/*");
startActivityForResult(intent,PICKFILE_RESULT_CODE);


protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
  // TODO Auto-generated method stub
  switch(requestCode){
      case PICKFILE_RESULT_CODE:
       if(resultCode==RESULT_OK){
        String FilePath = data.getData().getPath();
    textFile.setText(FilePath);
       }
       break;

      }
     }
    }

But it is showing only empty directories and not files inside them. I have astro installed on phone

refer [this ][1] answer also check if you have required permissions [1]: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8945531/pick-any-kind-file-via-an-intent-on-android# — Sourabh Saldi, Jul 19 '14 at 08:00
No it does not show only directories which are empty. It shows all directories. But no files. You could have started to tell which picker you use as i know of at least one who behaves that way. — greenapps, Jul 19 '14 at 09:56
i am using astro and yes u r right it is showing all directories but no files. That's what i meant . My bad if i was not clear. P.S how to view files inside directories then? — user3855373, Jul 19 '14 at 10:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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do you have required permission in your app to read external files??

you may refer this answer as well refer here

edited May 23 '17 at 11:50

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answered Jul 19 '14 at 08:02

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I am using this . Is it okay ? – user3855373 Jul 19 '14 at 08:15

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 20 '14 at 05:43

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Okay i got it working by usin ( * / * ) instead of (files/*) but now i have problem playing them. Solutions are welcome

answered Jul 20 '14 at 05:43

user3855373

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File picking browser showing empty directories

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