Simple mediaplayer play mp3 from file path?

Question

I have a very simple mediaplayer that play background. It calls file from the apk, but I want it to play from any directory like as music or sdcard.

Here is my code:

private MediaPlayer mpintro;

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mpintro = MediaPlayer.create(this, R.raw.intro);
        mpintro.setLooping(true);
        mpintro.start();

It works like this: ` mpintro = MediaPlayer.create(this, Uri.parse(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getPath()+ "/Music/intro.mp3")); mpintro.setLooping(true); mpintro.start();` It did not work properly as string filepath... — John simit, May 23 '13 at 15:29
@Johnsimit i have deployed my all mp3 files inside http://localhost/Android/music/vande.mp3 i used like hw u said Uri.parse(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getPath()+ "//localhost/Android/Music/vande.mp3")); mpintro.setLooping(true); mpintro.start();` but it is not working — Sandeep V, Apr 16 '14 at 08:39

score 65 · Accepted Answer · answered May 24 '13 at 08:18

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It works like this:

mpintro = MediaPlayer.create(this, Uri.parse(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getPath()+ "/Music/intro.mp3"));
mpintro.setLooping(true);
        mpintro.start();

It did not work properly as string filepath...

answered May 24 '13 at 08:18

John simit

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we need to parse the path first became Uri. :D – gumuruh Jul 06 '22 at 05:04

score 26 · Answer 2 · answered May 23 '13 at 13:25

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String filePath = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()+"/yourfolderNAme/yopurfile.mp3";
mediaPlayer = new  MediaPlayer();
mediaPlayer.setDataSource(filePath);
mediaPlayer.prepare();   
mediaPlayer.start()

and this play from raw folder.

int resID = myContext.getResources().getIdentifier(playSoundName,"raw",myContext.getPackageName());

            MediaPlayer mediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(myContext,resID);
            mediaPlayer.prepare();
            mediaPlayer.start();

mycontext=application.this. use.

answered May 23 '13 at 13:25

Zala Janaksinh

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it says **surround with try/catch**, when I use filepath.. is it needed? – John simit May 23 '13 at 13:31
@John simit every time any code u right use the try catch blosk it's good habit and good programing technic. – Zala Janaksinh May 23 '13 at 13:36
`catch (IllegalArgumentException e) { // TODO Auto-generated catch block e.printStackTrace(); } catch (SecurityException e) { // TODO Auto-generated catch block e.printStackTrace(); } catch (IllegalStateException e) { // TODO Auto-generated catch block e.printStackTrace(); } catch (IOException e) { // TODO Auto-generated catch block e.printStackTrace(); }` it gives me whole catch code, is it enough to use `Exception e` or should I use what suggested to me? – John simit May 23 '13 at 13:40
@Johnsimit simple exception. use only default exception. if helpful then click as correct mark.ok bye – Zala Janaksinh May 23 '13 at 13:42

score 4 · Answer 3 · answered May 23 '13 at 13:22

Here is the code to set up a MediaPlayer to play off of the SD card:

String PATH_TO_FILE = "/sdcard/music.mp3";    
mediaPlayer = new  MediaPlayer();
mediaPlayer.setDataSource(PATH_TO_FILE);
mediaPlayer.prepare();   
mediaPlayer.start()

You can see the full example here. Let me know if you have any problems.

score 3 · Answer 4 · answered May 23 '13 at 13:21

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Use the code below it worked for me.

MediaPlayer mp = new MediaPlayer();
mp.setDataSource("/mnt/sdcard/yourdirectory/youraudiofile.mp3");
mp.prepare();
mp.start();

answered May 23 '13 at 13:21

Md Abdul Gafur

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`Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()` how can I use like this? Some times different devices may cause a problem width file path? – John simit May 23 '13 at 13:27
@MD if you use this type path then some time sdcard name is different.and some device also have 10 gb plus internet memory so it's use as external memory.so this path can't work. – Zala Janaksinh May 23 '13 at 13:33
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@Zala Janaksinh , This is just an example. I try to tell him, how it work. I am not implement her logic and her code. – Md Abdul Gafur May 23 '13 at 13:37
@MdAbdulGafur don't take personally i just advice.sorry – Zala Janaksinh May 23 '13 at 13:39
another android example: mp.setDataSource("/storage/emulated/0/Music/"); – pollaris Nov 30 '17 at 20:57

score 2 · Answer 5 · answered Nov 14 '17 at 05:57

I use this class for Audio play. If your audio location is raw folder.

Call method for play:

new AudioPlayer().play(mContext, getResources().getIdentifier(alphabetItemList.get(mPosition)
                        .getDetail().get(0).getAudio(),"raw", getPackageName()));

AudioPlayer.java class:

public class AudioPlayer {

    private MediaPlayer mMediaPlayer;

    public void stop() {
        if (mMediaPlayer != null) {
            mMediaPlayer.release();
            mMediaPlayer = null;
        }
    }
    // mothod for raw folder (R.raw.fileName)
    public void play(Context context, int rid){
        stop();

        mMediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(context, rid);
        mMediaPlayer.setOnCompletionListener(new MediaPlayer.OnCompletionListener() {
            @Override
            public void onCompletion(MediaPlayer mediaPlayer) {
                stop();
            }
        });

        mMediaPlayer.start();
    }

    // mothod for other folder 
    public void play(Context context, String name) {
        stop();

        //mMediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(c, rid);
        mMediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(context, Uri.parse("android.resource://"+ context.getPackageName()+"/your_file/"+name+".mp3"));
        mMediaPlayer.setOnCompletionListener(new MediaPlayer.OnCompletionListener() {
            @Override
            public void onCompletion(MediaPlayer mediaPlayer) {
                stop();
            }
        });

        mMediaPlayer.start();
    }

}

score 1 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 19 '20 at 06:53

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2020 - NOV

This worked for me:

final File file = new File(getFilesDir(), "test.wav");//OR path to existing file
mediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(getApplicationContext(), Uri.fromFile(file));
mediaPlayer.start();

answered Nov 19 '20 at 06:53

Rajeev Jayaswal

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Feb 04 '22 at 10:49

In Kotlin:

1) The file is in a resource folder :

var nowLesson =resources.getIdentifier("test.mp3", "raw", packageName)
             
mediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(applicationContext, nowLesson)
    
mediaPlayer.start()

2) The file is in a Path (file path)

val file = File(
        this.getDir("Music", MODE_PRIVATE),
        "/t.mp3"
    )
mediaPlayer = MediaPlayer.create(this,Uri.fromFile(file ))
                mediaPlayer.start()

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