Couldn't create directory for SharedPreferences

Question

I am getting the following error only on Samsung device. Went through this but it doesn't really provide a solution.

Couldn't create directory for SharedPreferences file shared_prefs/log_files.xml

To be specific:

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This is how I have declared SharedPreferences in onCreate

settings = getSharedPreferences("preferences", MODE_PRIVATE);

can you be more specific which samsung + os version + original rom? — Bojan Kseneman, May 04 '15 at 12:44
`private static SharedPreferences getPrefs() { return SomeApplication.getInstance().getSharedPreferences(PREFS_NAME, Context.MODE_PRIVATE); }` this code is working on our S5 5.0, try changing the name "preferences" tough I doubt that's the issue — Bojan Kseneman, May 04 '15 at 12:55

score 4 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

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Based on a similar post it looks as if this error is specific to Samsung devices; this was confirmed by multiple users -

It might be worthwhile to open an issue.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:14

Community

answered May 01 '15 at 17:38

Willis

I agree. Is there a way we can handle this. Atleast the crash in the App. I have try catch in place though. – Nitish May 01 '15 at 17:40
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Could you post some more of your code so I can get an idea of what you are trying to do? – Willis May 01 '15 at 18:00

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered May 08 '15 at 12:31

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Follow the link given below for shared preference API called TinyDB You can use this which handles your problem.

answered May 08 '15 at 12:31

Vinay Jayaram

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