Android intent filter: associate app with file extension

Question

I have a custom file type/extension that I want to associate my app with.

As far as I know, the data element is made for this purpose, but I can\'t get it working. h

Answer 1

Content URI ftw, and with the intent filter in the manifest... if your files have a custom extension .xyz, add a matching mime type:

Some apps such as email seem to convert the extension into a mime type. Now I can click on the attachment in email and have it open in my app.