File component sd card

[craVe_DRIVE]

Hi Team !

I have some problems with File component. I cannot save file to sd card. In the file name I have /FileName.txt but it saves the file to the phone storage anyway. How to save the file to sd card ? It is clearly written place”/” to save on sd card … How to solve this ?

[Taifun]

@craVe_DRIVE

I cannot save file to sd card

the file component is only able to store to the internal (emulated) sdcard
also starting from Android 10 you only will be able to store to the application specific directory...
see also

Can't create folder in Android 10

On devices with Android ≥ 10, this path points (is redirected) to the ASD (app-specific directory): [grafik] See also here (and read the full thread):

Taifun

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[craVe_DRIVE]

Ok , clear . But how to copy file to sd card or connected USB stick later on ?

[Taifun]

@craVe_DRIVE

But how to copy file to sd card

the newer the Android version the more likely you will not be able to do this anymore
see the discussion below the Copy method of the file extension here App Inventor Extensions: File | Pura Vida Apps

Taifun

[Anke]

See also here:

Some basics on Android storage system

[SteveJG]

@craVe_DRIVE

how to copy file to sd card or connected USB stick later on

If you have an Android 10 (or 11) you could email the file (if it is a text file) to yourself or send the file to a Google Spreadsheet on your Google Drive and download it on your PC to your USB stick.

There are other awkward possibilities.