[FIXED] How can I open pdf files from a web page via android app

Issue

I recently build an android app using webview in Android Studio but it doesn't open/download the pdf files from the website. Is there a way to let users open pdf files from a web page without adding them to the app. I want to update the pdf files on the website without having to change the app.

This is my code now:

    package com.something.app;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

    private WebView myWebView;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
        myWebView = (WebView)findViewById(R.id.webView);
        WebSettings webSettings = myWebView.getSettings();
        webSettings.setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
        myWebView.loadUrl("something");
        myWebView.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient());
    }

    @Override
    public void onBackPressed() {
        if (myWebView.canGoBack()) {
            myWebView.goBack();
        } else {
            super.onBackPressed();
        }

    }
}

Solution

If you want to open the PDF in device in-built browser:

Intent browserIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, Uri.parse(pdf_url));
startActivity(browserIntent);

Or instead in web view:

 Webview webView = (WebView) findViewById(R.id.webView1);
 webView.getSettings().setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
 webView.loadUrl(pdf_url);

Answered By - MadMax
Answer Checked By - Mary Flores (JavaFixing Volunteer)