Accessing information about media files stored on a device

The Media Management Service API allows Flash Lite applications to retrieve information about the media files stored in the Media Gallery of a device. You can use the Media Management Service to access information about the following types of media:

Music
Sounds
Images
Video
Streaming media

Using the Media Management Service, you can create Flash Lite applications, such as a custom photo viewer or audio player, that display or otherwise incorporate media.

Accessing the API and supported methods

To create a service object for the Media Management Service API, use Service.MediaManagement to identify the service provider and IDataSource to identify the supported interface:

var media = new Service("Service.MediaManagement", "IDataSource");

The IDataSource interface provides the following methods:

GetList()

Use the GetList() method to retrieve information from a given service or data source on the device.
Cancel()

Use the Cancel() method to cancel an ongoing asynchronous call. This method is valid for any asynchronous call made through the Media Management Service API.