I have this very specific request that I need to implement. We are working on an application that lets users attach several different type of files (pdf, jpg, png, doc, txt, etc). I need to be able to download the file using Android's default browser.
Here's the problem I have: the URL I get from the server is usually like this: https://server:port/notes/attachment/91 and if I do: `Intent i = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW); i.setData(Uri.parse(url.toString())); mContext.startActivity(i);` Then, after the user authenticates the download seems to start but gets stuck in 0% and fails. I read that there's a restriction and Android's browser only downloads files the system recognizes, so I tried setting the type but then I get an exception: ERROR/AndroidRuntime(23344): android.content.ActivityNotFoundException: No Activity found to handle Intent { act=android.intent.action.VIEW dat=https://server:port/notes/ attachment/91 typ=image/png } I'm not sure if this matters but the backend of this app is done in Ruby on Rails and also I know the name and type of file prior trying to download the file. I've already implemented a method for the app to handle the file download but the client wants to be completely sure there's no other way. One more thing, this app should support Android 2.1. Is there a way I can download this file using Android's file? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
