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Android how to install apk file stored in assets folder

I am able to install an apk file stored on sdcard using the following code:

Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.fromFile(new File("/mnt/sdcard/downloads/Sample.apk")), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
startActivity(intent);

How can I install an apk file stored in assets folder? Is it possible?

Solution

  • use following code to write file on sdcard: How to copy files from 'assets' folder to sdcard? and from that path install by following:

    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.fromFile(new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory() + "/download/" + "app.apk")), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
startActivity(intent);