I am working on a code that could scan the specific folder, when picture is taken, I used the following code: Intent intent = new Intent(); intent.setType("image/*"); //intent.setAction(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT); sendBroadcast(new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MEDIA_MOUNTED, Uri.parse("file://sdcard/ghost/" + Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory()))); startActivityForResult( Intent.createChooser(intent, "Select Picture"), 0); It works fine, but when I exit the app and start the app again, scan is not performed, what could be the issue? Help needed!!!