Deleting file from external storage in android

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Prasad Khandekar · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-03T21:41:00

Solution 1

Hello Suma,

Make sure the manifest file for your app contains following permission entries then you can use the code given below to delete a file from external storage.

XML

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />

Code for Deletion

Java

File file = new File(YOUR_FILE_PATH);
boolean isSuccess = file.delete();

Regards,

Posted 3-Jun-13 21:41pm

Prasad Khandekar

Comments

_Amy 4-Jun-13 4:18am

+5! I just added few links which will explain about storage option in Android. Please see the solution below.

Maciej Los 4-Jun-13 5:09am

Agree! +5

Prasad Khandekar 4-Jun-13 5:27am

Thank's Maciej.

_Amy · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-03T22:16:00

Solution 2

I agree with Prasad in Solution 1[^]. I am adding few links which will explain you about storage option in android.
Storage Options[^]
Android Environment[^]

--Amit

Posted 3-Jun-13 22:16pm

_Amy

Comments

Maciej Los 4-Jun-13 5:09am

+5!

_Amy 4-Jun-13 5:10am

Thanks Maciej. ;)

Prasad Khandekar 4-Jun-13 5:28am

Thank's Amy for providing additional info. +5.

_Amy 4-Jun-13 5:30am

Thank You Prasad. :)

suma from bangalore 4-Jun-13 5:59am

Thank you Prasad:-)