itinance/react-native-fs

How to save blob or binary data

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#69 opened on Apr 11, 2016

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response is a blob....

writeBlob(response){ return RNFS.writeFile(this.path + '/' + 'first.pdf', response, 'base64') .then((success) => { console.log('FILE WRITTEN!'); }) .catch((err) => { console.log(err.message); }); },

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Tech stack
javascriptreactandroidios
Domain
mobile
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
React Native basicsJavaScript promises
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the RNFS.writeFile API to confirm it supports base64 encoding as shown in the snippet. Check if there is existing documentation or examples for saving binary data. Consider updating the README or adding a new example.