[CB-7487] Writing a file doesn't show up on android MTP

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Affects Version/s: 3.4.0
• Component/s: cordova-android, cordova-plugin-file

Environment

Nexus 5 and Windows 7

• Assignee: Ian Clelland
• Reporter: David Peacock
• Created: 05/Sep/14 20:45
• Updated: 23/Aug/18 07:51
• Resolved: 07/Nov/14 16:53

Description

Using the file plug-in to write out a file works, but when you use MTP to view the file when connected to USB on Windows the file doesn't show up.

The file shows up on the device or through adb. Rebooting the device or using things to refresh the MTP will have the file appear. This was tested on multiple Nexus 5 devices on multiple Windows 7 machines.

Cordova should be broadcasting ACTION_MEDIA_SCANNER_SCAN_FILE on the file to have it appear immediately.

I will be submitting a pull request on the file plug-in for a fix I've tested and confirmed that resolves this issue.

Issue Links

• links to: GitHub Pull Request #81