Question

I just wanted to run a predefined video file when a button is clicked. I have added this video file into res/raw folder in myVideApp project. Now I need to pass this path to videoView.setVideoPath() in order to play the video.

How can I access the stored video file’s actual path in android. Note: I don’t want to open the file. just want the actual location of the file to pass to video view.

I tried “path = this.getResources().getString(R.raw.bbc);” but its not working since it gives the path relative to the current project. but videoview needs absolute path.

Thank you,
Regards,
Robo.

Answer 1

Following Snippet will help you.

            getWindow().setFormat(PixelFormat.TRANSLUCENT);
            videoView = new VideoView(this);
            videoView.setMediaController(new MediaController(this));
            videoView.setVideoURI(Uri.parse("android.resource://" + getPackageName() +"/" + R.raw.bbc);  //Don't put extension
            videoView.requestFocus();
            setContentView(videoView);
            videoView.start();