Android FileProvider for CACHE DIR : Failed to find configured root that contains

Question

I found so many links which is related to FileProvider, but I didn't found solution for cache directory

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Failed to find configured root that contains /data/data/pkg name/cache/1487876607264.png

I want to use it for CACHE DIRECTORY, How can I give path in provider.

<paths>
    <external-path name="external_files" path="."  />
</paths>

I used it as :

File file = new File(context.getCacheDir(), System.currentTimeMillis() + ".png");

Uri uri = FileProvider.getUriForFile(context, context.getApplicationContext().getPackageName() + ".provider", file);

Its working fine if I give application folder path, but not working with Cache Directory.

Any Help?

score 57 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 23 '17 at 19:16

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Use <cache-path>, not <external-path>. See the documentation.

answered Feb 23 '17 at 19:16

CommonsWare

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i've use `` but still ` Failed to find configured root that contains`. what should i do? – zihadrizkyef Aug 05 '21 at 07:12
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@zihadrizkyef: That implies that the `File` that you are trying to use is not in `getCacheDir()` or a subdirectory of `getCacheDir()`. – CommonsWare Aug 05 '21 at 10:37
@CommonsWare you are a true asset to stack. I feel like I personally owe you 57 beers. – spartygw Aug 19 '21 at 21:41

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 12 '21 at 05:08

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In my case I use the same name for two different paths. The only working path is the last one. So make sure to specify unique name for each path.

answered Aug 12 '21 at 05:08

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Android FileProvider for CACHE DIR : Failed to find configured root that contains

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