Transfer files between folders on Android

Question

How can I implement a method in a separate thread that performs the transfer of files between folders on Android, and after transferring this file to be deleted from the source folder?

Answer 1

Some hints:

1. You can use AsyncTask to do something on a separate thread.
2. Think whether you wil be dealing with files in internal or external storage. If latter, you'll need to specify a permission in your manifest file.

3. A simple way of moving a file to a new location:

   File file = new File(filename);

   boolean success = file.renameTo(new File(newName));