How to open pdf file in Windows Phone 8?

Question

I have some pdf files inside (the project files) my app and I wanted how to open in Adobe Reader or the other, but I don\'t know how.

In iOS is more easy and in And

Answer 1

You have to use the LaunchFileAsync method of Launcher class. Example:

// Access the file.
StorageFile pdfFile = await Windows.ApplicationModel.Package.Current.InstalledLocation.GetFileAsync("file.pdf");

// Launch the pdf file.
Windows.System.Launcher.LaunchFileAsync(pdfFile);

You will find more info here:

Auto-launching apps using file and URI associations for Windows Phone 8