Pick file

Action: 
org.openintents.action.PICK_FILE
Input: 
A file URI for suggested file name or starting directory. Can also be left empty.
Intent Extra: 
Button text
Intent Extra: 
Title
Output: 
File URI of the selected file.

Pick a file through a file manager.

Sample usage:

Intent intent = new Intent("org.openintents.action.PICK_FILE");
intent.setData(Uri.parseUri("file:///sdcard/notepad.csv"));
intent.putExtra("org.openintents.extra.TITLE", "Please select a file");
startActivityForResult(intent, 1);

The picked file URI can be obtained in onActivityResult() through getData().

Details can be found in the sample application TestFileManager in the public repository, that can be also downloaded from OI download page.

You may want to use the OI File Manager intent definition file.

Applications providing Pick file

Titlesort icon Provides intent actions Provides intent URIs Uses action Uses URI Description
OI File Manager File URI

OpenIntents File Manager

Blackmoon File Browser

Blackmoon File Browser is a file manager similar to OI File Manager.
Features:

  • Browse, open, rename, manage, copy, move, delete or even email files found on your phone. Aware of 100+ registered file extensions.
  • Multiple file selection support.
  • Attach files to email.
  • View thumbnails of image files.
  • Create music playlists with the Send Marked feature.
  • Pack/unpack Zip files.
  • Create Jump Points to any file or folder both in the app and on the Home screen.

Applications using Pick file

Titlesort icon Provides intent actions Provides intent URIs Uses action Uses URI Description
Notepad Notepad note

Notepad for storing small notes.

Convert CSV View data File URI Pick file File URI

Extension that imports and exports OI Notepad notes or OI Shopping lists.

Blackmoon File Browser

Blackmoon File Browser is a file manager similar to OI File Manager.
Features:

  • Browse, open, rename, manage, copy, move, delete or even email files found on your phone. Aware of 100+ registered file extensions.
  • Multiple file selection support.
  • Attach files to email.
  • View thumbnails of image files.
  • Create music playlists with the Send Marked feature.
  • Pack/unpack Zip files.
  • Create Jump Points to any file or folder both in the app and on the Home screen.