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Ethan Kershner
Ethan Kershner

Reputation: 131

How to edit a resource file from within an android app? (Android Studio)

I'm creating an android app that utilizes a log. I've placed a file entitled "log.txt" in the "Raw" resource folder. I have figured out how to open it to an inputstream using openRawResource, however I am not sure how to open it so I can use PrintWriter with it.

I have also tried accessing a file pre-created on the target device, but have not succeeded.

If someone could explain to me either how to open the resource file to a PrintWriter, i'd appreciate it.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 2732

Answers (1)

CommonsWare
CommonsWare

Reputation: 1007369

however I am not sure how to open it so I can use PrintWriter with it.

You can't. Resources are read-only at runtime. You are welcome to use that InputStream to write a copy of the resource's contents to a file on the filesystem (e.g., on internal storage), though.

Upvotes: 2

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