To handle image capturing in your app, consider utilizing the cordova-plugin-file. It is recommended to adjust the option:
destinationType : Camera.DestinationType.DATA_URL,
to either:
destinationType: Camera.DestinationType.FILE_URI
(for android) or
destinationType: Camera.DestinationType.NATIVE_URI
(for ios)
The use of DATA_URL may lead to memory issues and application crashes. Opt for FILE_URI or NATIVE_URI for smoother performance.
The concept involves obtaining the image path on the device and moving it to a dedicated folder within your app's permanent storage. This path can then be used to display the image on the profile page. Keep in mind that when using the Cordova Plugin File, integration with Ionic Native might not be seamless, resulting in slightly messy code.
Camera.getPicture(/*...theOptions*/).then(
(imagePath) => {
// Generate a unique file name based on username or other criteria
let aDate = new Date(),
aTime = aDate.getTime(),
userName = this.myCustomUserService.getUserName(),
newFileName = userName + aTime + ".jpg";
// Obtain reference to the actual file at imagePath
window.resolveLocalFileSystemURL(imagePath,
(file) => {
// Access file system reference
window.requestFileSystem(LocalFileSystem.PERSISTENT, 0,
(fileSys) => {
// Get reference to your app directory, creating it if necessary
fileSys.root.getDirectory('yourAppFolderName', {create: true, exclusive: false},
(directory) => {
// Move the file to the directory with the new name
file.moveTo(directory, newFileName,
// File successfully moved, providing a reference to it. Use nativeURL to obtain the image path on the device
(fileEntry) => {
this.myCustomUserService.SetProfilePhotoUrl(fileEntry.nativeURL);
},
// Handle any potential errors during the process
(error) => {
// Error moving the file
// Display error message to user
// ...
});
},
(error) => {
// Reference to app folder could not be obtained
// Show error to the user
// ...
});
},
(error) => {
// Unable to access file system
// Display error to the user
// ...
});
});
},
(err) => {
// Error capturing picture
// Notify user about the issue
// ...
});