Load local html file in webview android

android, android-studio, html, local, webview

Solution

The html file should be placed in the `assets` folder (note the spelling), which will belong in the root directory of your project.

So move

src/main/assests/index.html

to

assets/index.html

In an Android Studio project use this folder:

/app/src/main/assets/index.html

Problem

I am trying to load the contents of a html file in a webview in android. However, it gives me the "Webpage not available error". If I try websites such as google or yahoo, they work. The html file are under src > main > assests > index.html Can someone help me with this issue. Thank You. Following is my code : ``` setContentView(R.layout.activity_main); WebView mWebView; mWebView = (WebView) findViewById(R.id.activity_main_webview); WebSettings webSettings = mWebView.getSettings(); webSettings.setJavaScriptEnabled(true); mWebView.loadUrl("file:///android_asset/index.html"); ``` XML File : ``` <WebView android:id="@+id/activity_main_webview" android:layout_width="match_parent" android:layout_height="match_parent" /> ```

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