Android how to install apk stored in internal storage

Question

I've successfully downloaded my apk file to internal storage.

However when running it I get an "No activity found to handle intent" error.

Here is my code to run the apk file.

// Old version
if(Build.VERSION.SDK_INT <= Build.VERSION_CODES.N)
{
File apkFile = new File(this.pathToFile);
     if(apkFile.exists())
     {
          Uri apkURI = Uri.fromFile(apkFile);
          Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
          intent.setData(apkURI);
          intent.setType("application/vnd.android.package-archive");
          intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_NOT_UNKNOWN_SOURCE, false);
          intent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
          context.startActivity(intent);
    }
}

Answer 1

The apk cannot be installed using a content scheme.

You have to offer Android a file path to the apk file.

So do away with the FileProvider.

Further you should download to getExternalStorageDirectory() or getFilesDir() instead.