Reading files from phone memory

Question

Hi All,
I am developing a Universal application using vs 2013 in windows phone 8.1. I am stuck in finding and reading file from phone memory.
I have used the Localfolder syntax
StorageFolder folder = Windows.Storage.ApplicationData.Current.LocalFolder;but it didn't worked. Its Showing the application data. But i want to read the file exixts in my phone memory.Then i have usedStorageFolder file = KnownFolders.DocumentsLibrary;but as i read from the forums its not suggested way to approach. Please suggest me the way to find the file from phone memory and to read it.Any help would be appreciatable!!

Answer 1

Hi sarika,
That is expected, see the documentation for more information:
App capability declarations at Documents section, you need declared at least a file type association.
Furthermore You can't use the Documents library in a Windows Phone Store app.
You can't publish a Windows Phone Store app that specifies the documentsLibrary capability to the Windows Phone Store. The Store blocks the publishing of the app.
Your app can't access the Documents library in the phone's internal storage. If another app creates a Documents folder on the optional SD card, however, your app can see that folder.
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