Question

I was wondering if I can start an Intent for viewing a directory with a File browser (if there’s one installed on the device) so I can open a folder like this:

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
Uri uri = Uri.parse("file:///sdcard/MyFolder");
intent.setDataAndType(uri, "MIME TYPE FOR FOLDERS");
startActivity(intent);

Answer 1

AndExplorer has vendor mime types to use AndExplorer as a file chooser:

• vnd.android.cursor.dir/lysesoft.andexplorer.director
• vnd.android.cursor.dir/lysesoft.andexplorer.file

See AndExplorer’s developper documentation for more information. I think other file explorers as similar features, but I didn’t find their docs yet.