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Can't delete File with the File class
The path from your comment looks like the file is on a removable SD card. You need special permissions on Android 4.4+ to manage or delete files on an SD card. You will need to use DocumentFile#delete() . For help...
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Open files from own file explorer
Something like this should work. Change file to whatever you want.
android file android-intent
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