Adding file to .apk

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My program needs large .txt file to be stored on SD-card (so, I want to redistribute it with .apk, without creation from the program). How I can attach the file (created on PC) to .apk?

Labeeb Panampullan · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-03T13:22:04.803

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You can save it in /res/raw folder
If you save your file as yourfile.txt

InputStream inputStream = this.getResources().openRawResource(R.raw.yourfile);

edited Feb 03 '11 at 13:22

answered Feb 03 '11 at 13:17

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score 2 · Answer 2 · 2014-09-18T19:54:06.680

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It might be slightly easier to use the AssetManager. Just save your files in the assets/ directory (as opposed to res/raw/). Then you can access them directly using their filename. http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/res/AssetManager.html describes how to access the assets.

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answered Mar 21 '13 at 20:07

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 03 '11 at 13:20

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As far as I know you can open a .apk with zip and add files. Where is no magic :)

answered Feb 03 '11 at 13:20

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I didn't mean this. And anyways, you must sign your .apk before publishing - if you'll modify it, the signatures will not match. – artem Feb 03 '11 at 13:25

Adding file to .apk

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