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Hide camera images from user gallery

Hi I am trying to make the images captured from my app inaccessible to the user. First I tried to save these images to internal storage which didnt work. Then I tried to hide them using "." infront of the folder name.I am not sure what the correct way to do this is. I also tried creating a file called .nomedia to bypass media scanner. I am very confused about the proper way to do this. Here's my code:
public String getImageUri(Context inContext, Bitmap inImage) {
/* *//* ByteArrayOutputStream bytes = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
inImage.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, bytes);
String path = MediaStore.Images.Media.insertImage(inContext.getContentResolver(), inImage, ".title", null);
return Uri.parse(path);*//*
*/
File file = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()
+ File.separator + "/.myFolder");
file.mkdirs();
File mFile = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()
+ File.separator + "/.nomedia");
mFile.mkdirs();
FileOutputStream fOut = null;
try {
fOut = new FileOutputStream(file);
inImage.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 85, fOut);
fOut.flush();
fOut.close();
uri = MediaStore.Images.Media.insertImage(getContentResolver(), file.getAbsolutePath(), file.getName(), file.getName());
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return uri;
}
If I use file.mkdirs() I get filenotfoundexception. If i remove that line I get no errors but my uri is empty.
Does the above function return the file path as well? I need the file path and the uri later on. Any help is appreciated.

I guess you don't have to add another extension or something else just save them in external cache dir of your app and gallery app won't able to read your private directory until unless you notify about them.
so store your camera images here and no gallery app can detect it.
context.getExternalFilesDir(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES);
sample code
public static File createPictureFile(Context context) throws IOException {
Locale locale = Locale.getDefault();
String timeStamp = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyyMMdd_HHmmss", locale).format(new Date());
String fileName = "JPEG_" + timeStamp + "_";
// Store in normal camera directory
File storageDir = context.getExternalFilesDir(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES);
return File.createTempFile(fileName, ".jpg", storageDir);
}

Save your image to internal storage instead. Other applications like MediaScanner or Gallery do not have permission to read from your own application memory. Sample code:
private String saveToInternalStorage(Bitmap bitmapImage){
ContextWrapper cw = new ContextWrapper(getApplicationContext());
// path to /data/data/yourapp/app_data/imageDir
File directory = cw.getDir("imageDir", Context.MODE_PRIVATE);
// Create imageDir
File mypath=new File(directory,"profile.jpg");
FileOutputStream fos = null;
try {
fos = new FileOutputStream(mypath);
// Use the compress method on the BitMap object to write image to the OutputStream
bitmapImage.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, fos);
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
} finally {
try {
fos.close();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
return directory.getAbsolutePath();
}

Save the image with different extension.
For example: .jpg can be saved as .ttj.

Try this code. Set where you want to save the photo. Once you receive response on onActivityResult(), in the desired URI, you will get the photo.
public void captureImageFromCamera() {
fileUri = FileUtils.getInstance().getOutputMediaFile(null);
if(fileUri == null){
Utilities.displayToastMessage(ApplicationNekt.getContext(),
context.getString(R.string.unable_to_access_image));
return;
}
Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE);
intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT, fileUri);
startActivityForResult(intent, TAKE_PICTURE);
}
Following function will give you desired path. Change it based on your project need.
public Uri getOutputMediaFile(String imageNameWithExtension) {
if (imageNameWithExtension == null)
imageNameWithExtension = "image_" + System.currentTimeMillis() + ".jpg";
String extPicDir = getExtDirPicturesPath();
if (!Utilities.isNullOrEmpty(extPicDir)) {
File mediaFile = new File(extPicDir, imageNameWithExtension);
return Uri.fromFile(mediaFile);
} else {
Log.d("tag", "getOutputMediaFile." +
"Empty external path received.");
return null;
}
}
public String getExtDirPicturesPath() {
File file = context.getExternalFilesDir(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES);
if (file != null)
return file.getPath();
else
Log.d("", "getExtDirPicturesPath failed. Storage state: "
+ Environment.getExternalStorageState());
return null;
}
To get the resultant photo.
public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
if (resultCode != Activity.RESULT_OK)
return;
switch (requestCode) {
case TAKE_PICTURE:
//fileuri variable has the path to your image.
break;
}

Dynamically created image file cannot be found in Gallery or image picker in Android

I am developing an Android app. In my app, I am creating image file from bitmap then save it to device. The process of creating image file from bitmap and save image to device is okay. The problem is I cannot find that created image in gallery. But the file really exist when I search it from file manager.
Here is my code:
File file = null;
try{
String fileName = String.valueOf(System.currentTimeMillis())+".jpeg";
file = new File(Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES), fileName);
if(file.exists()){
file.delete();
}
OutputStream os = new BufferedOutputStream(new FileOutputStream(file));
template.getBitmap().compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, os);
os.close();
Toast.makeText(context,"Templated saved to your device",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
catch (Exception e) {
Toast.makeText(context,e.getMessage(),Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
As you can see, I save it in the picture folder. I tried save it in download folder as well. File saved to device successfully but the problem is image is not displayed in Gallery. But exist in file manager. How can I make that image searchable in gallery?

try this:
File file = null;
try{
String fileName = String.valueOf(System.currentTimeMillis())+".jpeg";
file = new File(Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES), fileName);
if(file.exists())
{
file.delete();
}
OutputStream os = new BufferedOutputStream(new FileOutputStream(file));
template.getBitmap().compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, os);
os.close();
Intent mediaScanIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE);
Uri contentUri = Uri.fromFile(file);
mediaScanIntent.setData(contentUri);
sendBroadcast(mediaScanIntent);
Toast.makeText(context,"Templated saved to your device",Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Toast.makeText(context,e.getMessage(),Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}

Use this code after saving file
try {
MediaScannerConnection.scanFile(context,
new String[] { mPath }, null,
new MediaScannerConnection.OnScanCompletedListener() {
public void onScanCompleted(String path, Uri uri) {
}
});
} catch (Exception e) {
}

save image in gallery android

I am using this code to save the image:
URL url = null;
try {
url = new URL("image");
} catch (MalformedURLException e1) {
e1.printStackTrace();
}
Bitmap bmp = null;
try {
bmp = BitmapFactory.decodeStream(url.openConnection().getInputStream());
} catch (IOException e1) {
e1.printStackTrace();
}
OutputStream output;
File filepath = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory();
File dir = new File(filepath.getAbsolutePath() + "/folder name/");
dir.mkdirs();
File file = new File(dir, image + ".png");
Toast.makeText(HomeActivity.this, "Image Saved to SD Card", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
try {
output = new FileOutputStream(file);
bmp.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, output);
output.flush();
output.close();
}
catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
The issue is when this code runs on lollipop devices, Images are not showing in gallery. I have to install File Manager to check these images.
With this code:
MediaStore.Images.Media.insertImage(getContentResolver(), bmp, "image";
Images are saved in camera folder.
I want to show images in gallery with a specific folder name in all android devices.
Please help.

public void saveImageToExternal(String imgName, Bitmap bm) throws IOException {
//Create Path to save Image
File path = Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES+appFolder); //Creates app specific folder
path.mkdirs();
File imageFile = new File(path, imgName+".png"); // Imagename.png
FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(imageFile);
try{
bm.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, out); // Compress Image
out.flush();
out.close();
// Tell the media scanner about the new file so that it is
// immediately available to the user.
MediaScannerConnection.scanFile(context,new String[] { imageFile.getAbsolutePath() }, null,new MediaScannerConnection.OnScanCompletedListener() {
public void onScanCompleted(String path, Uri uri) {
Log.i("ExternalStorage", "Scanned " + path + ":");
Log.i("ExternalStorage", "-> uri=" + uri);
}
});
} catch(Exception e) {
throw new IOException();
}
}
Worked for me.
Thanks for your time

Just you are code is missing the MediaScannerConnection class. This class scans for new files and directories in gallery that are created from your app. See a full demo example demonstrating this. http://whats-online.info/science-and-tutorials/135/how-to-save-an-image-to-gallery-in-android-programmatically/

This Worked for me.
Add MediaScannerConnection to scan the file. Specify the file url and mimeType
MediaScannerConnection.scanFile(context,new String[] { image.getAbsolutePath() },
new String[] {"images/*"}, new MediaScannerConnection.OnScanCompletedListener() {
public void onScanCompleted(String path, Uri uri) {
Log.i("ScanCompleted", "Scanned " + path + ":");
}
});

Just change these lines, it will work -
File filepath = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().toString();
File dir = new File(filepath + "/folder name/");
dir.mkdirs();
File file = new File(dir, image + ".png");

If you want to save an Image inside a directory then this Code worked for me!
saveImage(data);
private void saveImage(Bitmap data) {
File createFolder = new File(Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES),"test");
if(!createFolder.exists())
createFolder.mkdir();
File saveImage = new File(createFolder,"downloadimage.jpg");
try {
OutputStream outputStream = new FileOutputStream(saveImage);
data.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG,100,outputStream);
outputStream.flush();
outputStream.close();
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}

Android app Image is not saving in specified Sd Card folder after Crop, Showing empty folder

I am capturing the image using camera in my android app.
then Cropping the image.
after Cropping saving the image in specified folder.
Folder is creating, But image is not saving in the folder.(Its Empty)
Help me to resolve it
code I have used,
link referred
if (extras != null) {
Bitmap photooutput = extras.getParcelable("data");
// Camera Output
if (pick == 1) {
viewImage.setImageBitmap(photooutput);
String path = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().toString();
File m_imgDirectory = new File(path + "/WallPaper/");
if (!m_imgDirectory.exists()) m_imgDirectory.mkdir();
FileOutputStream m_fOut = null;
File directory2 = new File(path);
directory2.delete();
String m_fileid = System.currentTimeMillis() + "";
directory2 = new File(path, "/Wall/" + m_fileid + ".png");
try
{
if (!directory2.exists()) directory2.createNewFile();
m_fOut = new FileOutputStream(directory2);
Bitmap m_bitmap = photooutput.copy(Bitmap.Config.ARGB_8888, true);
m_bitmap.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, m_fOut);
m_fOut.flush();
m_fOut.close();
MediaStore.Images.Media.insertImage(getContentResolver(),
directory2.getAbsolutePath(), directory2.getName(), directory2.getName());
}
catch (Exception p_e)
{
}
}
}

When using Android KitKat and above, it is impossible for an app to save a file onto the SDCard.
Check this Thread
UPDATE
Save an image to internal storage:
public static Uri saveImage(Bitmap bmp) {
Uri uri = null;
try {
String name = System.currentTimeMillis() + ".jpg";
//you can create a new file name "test.jpg" in sdcard folder.
File f = new File(getImagesDir() + File.separator + name);
f.createNewFile();
//write the bytes in file
FileOutputStream fo = new FileOutputStream(f);
fo.write(bitmapToByteArray(bmp));
// remember close de FileOutput
fo.close();
uri = Uri.parse("file://" + f.getPath());
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
return uri;
}
public static String getImagesDir() {
String rootDir = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().toString();
rootDir = rootDir + "/MyApp/Media/Images";
// Create directory if not existed
File dir = new File(rootDir);
if (!dir.exists()) {
dir.mkdir();
}
return dir.getPath();
}
public static byte[] bitmapToByteArray(Bitmap bmp) {
ByteArrayOutputStream stream = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
bmp.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, stream);
byte[] byteArray = stream.toByteArray();
return byteArray;
}
UPDATE 2: missing code added
Add the following permissions to your AndroidManifest:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>

android save images to internal storage

I'm having problems implementing this code Saving and Reading Bitmaps/Images from Internal memory in Android
to save and retrieve the image that I want, here is my code:
ContextWrapper cw = new ContextWrapper(getApplicationContext());
// path to /data/data/yourapp/app_data/imageDir
File directory = cw.getDir("imageDir", Context.MODE_PRIVATE);
// Create imageDir
File mypath=new File(directory, + name + "profile.jpg");
FileOutputStream fos = null;
try {
fos = new FileOutputStream(mypath);
// Use the compress method on the BitMap object to write image to the OutputStream
myBitmap.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 100, fos);
fos.close();
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
and to retrieve(I don't know if I'm doing wrong)
#Override
protected void onResume()
{
super.onResume();
try {
File f = new File("imageDir/" + rowID, "profile.jpg");
Bitmap b = BitmapFactory.decodeStream(new FileInputStream(f));
image = (ImageView) findViewById(R.id.imageView2);
image.setImageBitmap(b);
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
// TODO Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
and nothing happens so what should I change??

To Save your bitmap in sdcard use the following code
Store Image
private void storeImage(Bitmap image) {
File pictureFile = getOutputMediaFile();
if (pictureFile == null) {
Log.d(TAG,
"Error creating media file, check storage permissions: ");// e.getMessage());
return;
}
try {
FileOutputStream fos = new FileOutputStream(pictureFile);
image.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.PNG, 90, fos);
fos.close();
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
Log.d(TAG, "File not found: " + e.getMessage());
} catch (IOException e) {
Log.d(TAG, "Error accessing file: " + e.getMessage());
}
}
To Get the Path for Image Storage
/** Create a File for saving an image or video */
private File getOutputMediaFile(){
// To be safe, you should check that the SDCard is mounted
// using Environment.getExternalStorageState() before doing this.
File mediaStorageDir = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()
+ "/Android/data/"
+ getApplicationContext().getPackageName()
+ "/Files");
// This location works best if you want the created images to be shared
// between applications and persist after your app has been uninstalled.
// Create the storage directory if it does not exist
if (! mediaStorageDir.exists()){
if (! mediaStorageDir.mkdirs()){
return null;
}
}
// Create a media file name
String timeStamp = new SimpleDateFormat("ddMMyyyy_HHmm").format(new Date());
File mediaFile;
String mImageName="MI_"+ timeStamp +".jpg";
mediaFile = new File(mediaStorageDir.getPath() + File.separator + mImageName);
return mediaFile;
}

I think Faibo's answer should be accepted, as the code example is correct, well written and should solve your specific problem, without a hitch.
In case his solution doesn't meet your needs, I want to suggest an alternative approach.
It's very simple to store image data as a blob in a SQLite DB and retrieve as a byte array. Encoding and decoding takes just a few lines of code (for each), works like a charm and is surprisingly efficient.
I'll provide a code example upon request.
Good luck!

Note that you are saving the pick as name + profile.jpg under imageDir directory and you're trying to retrieve as profile.jpg under imageDir/[rowID] directory check that.

I got it working!
First make sure that your app has the storage permission enabled:
Go to Device Settings>Device>Applications>Application Manager>"your app">Permissions>Enable Storage permission!
Permissions in manifest:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
So, if you want to create your own directory in your File Storage you can use somethibng like:
FileOutputStream outStream = null;
File sdCard = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory();
File dir = new File(sdCard.getAbsolutePath() + "/camtest");
dir.mkdirs();
String fileName = String.format("%d.jpg", System.currentTimeMillis());
File outFile = new File(dir, fileName);
outStream = new FileOutputStream(outFile);
bitmap.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, outStream);
outStream.flush();
outStream.close();
refreshGallery(outFile);
Else, if you want to create a sub directory in your default device DCIM folder and then want to view your image in a separate folder in gallery:
FileOutputStream fos= null;
File file = getDisc();
if(!file.exists() && !file.mkdirs()) {
//Toast.makeText(this, "Can't create directory to store image", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
//return;
print("file not created");
return;
}
SimpleDateFormat simpleDateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyymmsshhmmss");
String date = simpleDateFormat.format(new Date());
String name = "FileName"+date+".jpg";
String file_name = file.getAbsolutePath()+"/"+name;
File new_file = new File(file_name);
print("new_file created");
try {
fos= new FileOutputStream(new_file);
Bitmap bitmap = viewToBitmap(iv, iv.getWidth(), iv.getHeight() );
bitmap.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, fos);
Toast.makeText(this, "Save success", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
fos.flush();
fos.close();
} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
print("FNF");
e.printStackTrace();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
refreshGallery(new_file);
Helper functions:
public void refreshGallery(File file){
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE);
intent.setData(Uri.fromFile(file));
sendBroadcast(intent);
}
private File getDisc(){
String t= getCurrentDateAndTime();
File file = Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_DCIM);
return new File(file, "ImageDemo");
}
private String getCurrentDateAndTime() {
Calendar c = Calendar.getInstance();
SimpleDateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss");
String formattedDate = df.format(c.getTime());
return formattedDate;
public static Bitmap viewToBitmap(View view, int width, int height) {
Bitmap bitmap = Bitmap.createBitmap(width, height, Bitmap.Config.ARGB_8888);
Canvas canvas = new Canvas(bitmap);
view.draw(canvas);
return bitmap;
}
Hope this helps!