As question explains itself the problem,
Below code is used to access the file, but it's returning false, but the file exists on a particular location
Directory appDocDir = await getApplicationDocumentsDirectory();
String appDocPath = appDocDir.path;
File file = File('${appDocPath}/folder_name/out.mp4');
bool value = await file.exists();
print(value); // return false
How could I get the right access of file here?
Before reading any file first we need to give access to storage permssion.
Add Storage Permission
permission_handler: ^5.0.1 // in pubspec.yaml file
Get Access at Runtime of storage permission
var status = await Permission.storage.status;
if (status.isUndetermined) {
// You can request multiple permissions at once.
Map<Permission, PermissionStatus> statuses = await [
Permission.storage,
].request();
print(statuses[Permission.storage]); // this must show permission granted.
}
Finally, Call
File file = File('/storage/emulated/0/folder_name/out.mp4');
bool value = await file.exists();
print(value); // return false