What is the method for loading local images on Android?

There are typically two methods for loading local images on Android: using a resource ID or using a file path.

1. Resource ID:

ImageView imageView = findViewById(R.id.imageView);
imageView.setImageResource(R.drawable.image_name);

This method is suitable for placing images in the res/drawable directory.

1. Use the file path:

ImageView imageView = findViewById(R.id.imageView);
String imagePath = "/path/to/image.jpg";
File imgFile = new  File(imagePath);
if(imgFile.exists()){
    Bitmap myBitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeFile(imgFile.getAbsolutePath());
    imageView.setImageBitmap(myBitmap);
}

This method is suitable for loading images from the file system.