Android - How can I delete downloaded zip file?

Question

After downloaded the zip file I unzip it, and take it file and use it. but now, How can I delete the downloaded zip file?

What version of android? Are you writing a program to do this? — David Vogel, Aug 15 '14 at 18:53
possible duplicate of [How to delete internal storage file in android?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3554722/how-to-delete-internal-storage-file-in-android) — Sam, Aug 15 '14 at 19:11
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score 4 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 15 '14 at 20:02

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Just use the delete() method in your File. Like this:

File file = new File(filePath);  
boolean deleted = file.delete();

filePath is a String containing the path to your zip file.

Do not forget to check if deleted is true. It is true if the file was successfully deleted.

edited Aug 15 '14 at 20:02

answered Aug 15 '14 at 18:54

joao2fast4u

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