NullPointerException when trying to get URI with FileProvider(Android) [duplicate]

Answer 1

The provider tag is outside of the application tag in the manifest file .

You should add it inside the <application></application> tag

 <provider
    android:name="android.support.v4.content.FileProvider"
    android:authorities="ibas.provider"
    android:exported="false"
    android:grantUriPermissions="true">
    <meta-data
        android:name="android.support.FILE_PROVIDER_PATHS"
        android:resource="@xml/provider_paths" />
</provider>