Hi,
if i try to see a sub-folder of Android, my external file explorer (Solid explorer, Root explorer) only show an empty folder. The folder i try to see is this: Android/data. Are there certain restrictions of Android 11, which external explorer can't deal with? I don't have this problem with the intermal explorer and - surprise, surprise - with Total Commander (which i don't like so much...).
Anybody knows a solution or workaround to let other explorers look into these Folders?
Cheers
Clark
Seems like Google decided to restrict access to the Android/Data folder to "approved" applications.
Some other users said that Google Files (what a surprise) and Samsung Files work properly.
I usually use a root explorer, wich works fine, but otherwise most file managers probably won't be able to access the folder for a while.
Add MiXplorer and SD Maid to the list of working file managers. Hoping Solid Explorer gets updated soon!
I'm using root explorer just fine
I am rooted so if you're not then just root is easy
Clark789 said:
Hi,
if i try to see a sub-folder of Android, my external file explorer (Solid explorer, Root explorer) only show an empty folder. The folder i try to see is this: Android/data. Are there certain restrictions of Android 11, which external explorer can't deal with? I don't have this problem with the intermal explorer and - surprise, surprise - with Total Commander (which i don't like so much...).
Anybody knows a solution or workaround to let other explorers look into these Folders?
Cheers
Clark
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Cx File Explorer is working great!
I'm using it on my Xiaomi Mi 10 xiaomi.eu rom!
dladz said:
I'm using root explorer just fine
I am rooted so if you're not then just root is easy
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Try Solid Explorer and check if you see /sdcard/Android/Data/. Some file managers work and others don't even if you are rooted.
sjamie said:
Try Solid Explorer and check if you see /sdcard/Android/Data/. Some file managers work and others don't even if you are rooted.
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I'll be honest mate I've never needed anything else since root explorer was released.
Absolutely hate solid lol. Only other one I used to use was called Linda I think, G1 days
Xplore works, Solid Explorer 2.88 works as well
Using some of the recommended file explorers above didn't work for /sdcard/Android/Data/. Most of them were able to see /internal/Android/Data/ though. My Note 10+ wasn't rooted, and I wasn't planning on rooting due to the downfalls. I was able to see the files by mounting the SD card in Windows.
Mixplorer works great for me right now.
FreshlyBaked 420 said:
Mixplorer works great for me right now.
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Yeah that's the last one I tried before mounting it to the PC. Now the question is which of these file explorers I should keep and finally replace ES File Explorer.
jpflaw00 said:
Yeah that's the last one I tried before mounting it to the PC. Now the question is which of these file explorers I should keep and finally replace ES File Explorer.
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My vote would be Mixplorer. They have a few different themes, as well as add ons.
qane said:
Seems like Google decided to restrict access to the Android/Data folder to "approved" applications.
Some other users said that Google Files (what a surprise) and Samsung Files work properly.
I usually use a root explorer, wich works fine, but otherwise most file managers probably won't be able to access the folder for a while.
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This was extremely helpful in restoring a SMS backup of the database, thank you for recommending it!
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Pardon me but I have been searching and searching for this small bit of info.
But where exactly are Market apps installed to on the G1? What directory are they in. I have an official R30 phone so I am locked out of browsing my folder structure.
wergeld
wergeld said:
Pardon me but I have been searching and searching for this small bit of info.
But where exactly are Market apps installed to on the G1? What directory are they in. I have an official R30 phone so I am locked out of browsing my folder structure.
wergeld
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You can browse your locked RC30/RC8 phone with the stellar app "astro" from the marketplace, it has many features that you might come to appreciate. Using it you will see a directory with lots of numbers, those are the apps. (sorry not looking at it right now to give specific directions but it is easy to find.)
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hey demon,
you think astro is better than android file manager? before android manager was the best but now is astro better? any comparisons to pit one against the other. (P.S. I've been using android file manager)
hbguy
hbguy said:
hey demon,
you think astro is better than android file manager? before android manager was the best but now is astro better? any comparisons to pit one against the other. (P.S. I've been using android file manager)
hbguy
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I like astro much more, the backup function in particular. Basically, astro covers all the parts I need and the interface/customizations are really well done.
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Apps are installed into /data/app and their data is stored in /data/data. The name of the apk is its Java package name. So for example, the name of the telephony application is com.android.phone, so the full path to the apk would be /data/app/com.android.phone.apk and the data would be stored in /data/data/com.android.phone/
i like astro much more, it used to be called 'bender' and at that time Android File Manager, now called Linda file manager or something(i think google's coming out with an 'android file manager' so they made them change the name) was much better
theres lot of improvements in Astro Particularly the App back up functionality, used to have to us terminal emulator. also, it has a shortcut utility that lets you make a shortcut to any file and put it on the desktop.
I was trying to use Astro to find locations of caches to redirect them to the SD card since reading through lists in the terminal emulator is a pain. However, when I open the /data folder, using Astro, it shows as empty. Are the contents of this folder somehow hidden? If so, is there any way I can unhide them to Astro? I can pull of a list in the terminal emulator, so I know they are here. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.
Hello,
I have the same problem - the data-folder is empty?!
Where are the apps-folders please?
DevPhone ADP 1.1 holiday
yeticomes said:
Hello,
I have the same problem - the data-folder is empty?!
Where are the apps-folders please?
DevPhone ADP 1.1 holiday
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Data directories have permision for her own app, so you must launch astro with root privileges or you wouldn't see nothing. (try in the terminal without root and you will see what happen if you are not root)
jcuadrado said:
Data directories have permision for her own app, so you must launch astro with root privileges or you wouldn't see nothing. (try in the terminal without root and you will see what happen if you are not root)
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ok - please can you explain me how to start Astro with root privileges?
I have the DevPhone with ADP 1.1 holiday so I should have root?!
Thank you very much for your help!
I'm looking for one File Explorer like Root Explorer for root access
Any suggestions ?
Try SuperManager from the market. Provides R/W backup and is free.
try file expert its free!!
Android Mate
many of them in market
My favorite for munipulating file. Root explorer
I do also have and like es file manager as wall as file manager these two do LAN and FTP easily. For working with my web sites and so on
I would lace a good easy HTML/web editor .
Ghost Commander
LePocketPc said:
I'm looking for one File Explorer like Root Explorer for root access
Any suggestions ?
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I couldn't find the free version of root explorer, but tried File Expert instead. Seems to work fine for my needs.
I am using the native built-in fileapp (My Files) on my S4 GTi9505 and I cannot see the System/APP folder or directory.
When I had ES File explorer, then I was able to see those system files.
The reason I took off ES File Explorer, is because I did not need to have two file managers on my phone. Its just waste of space.
And I think the native My Files app is much user friendy and has a nice GUI.
I am not planning to tweak anything of the System folders in there, I just want to check out something.
Is there a hidden folder option that might be enabled or something?
Thanks!
itsonlyme999 said:
I am using the native built-in fileapp (My Files) on my S4 GTi9505 and I cannot see the System/APP folder or directory.
When I had ES File explorer, then I was able to see those system files.
The reason I took off ES File Explorer, is because I did not need to have two file managers on my phone. Its just waste of space.
And I think the native My Files app is much user friendy and has a nice GUI.
I am not planning to tweak anything of the System folders in there, I just want to check out something.
Is there a hidden folder option that might be enabled or something?
Thanks!
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Well Stock file manager will have linited options only and u have to use 3rd party file manger to see those files like es file / solid explorer / root file manager etc
and ya too edit there u need Root also
Are you serious? Why on earth would Samsung let you access or even view the protected system folders on their stock file manger? Silly
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itsonlyme999 said:
I am using the native built-in fileapp (My Files) on my S4 GTi9505 and I cannot see the System/APP folder or directory.
When I had ES File explorer, then I was able to see those system files.
The reason I took off ES File Explorer, is because I did not need to have two file managers on my phone. Its just waste of space.
And I think the native My Files app is much user friendy and has a nice GUI.
I am not planning to tweak anything of the System folders in there, I just want to check out something.
Is there a hidden folder option that might be enabled or something?
Thanks!
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Use Root Explorer. The default Samsung file manager will never allow you to access root/sensitive partitions and folders. Anyway, external file manager apps don't really occupy alot of space.
Ok, I am rooted on a stock rom. I cannot get access to edit anything in the system/app folders. Of course, cannot get Adaway to work properly because of this. Other root apps work just fine. Ideas/
Thanks
techbeck said:
Ok, I am rooted on a stock rom. I cannot get access to edit anything in the system/app folders. Of course, cannot get Adaway to work properly because of this. Other root apps work just fine. Ideas/
Thanks
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What file manager are you using? I am having trouble with se file explorer to complete root actions, however total commander works fine if you mount the system folder as RW
Hmm root works just fine for me with ad away. i even used es file explorer to get to system part and add stuff to the ringtones directory so i dont have to have them show up in my media players. I am using the 2.52 beta root.
Pecata said:
What file manager are you using? I am having trouble with se file explorer to complete root actions, however total commander works fine if you mount the system folder as RW
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Tried ES file explorer, root explorer.....
Tried a few file explorers....not sure what the heck is going on
hey guys i have a question, i've been trying to access /data/data/ and one of my game folders but with android comander that folder is not vissible or empty , but i can access system folders like "/system/media//audio/ui/ so root seems to work but not for the /data/data/ folder ?
root browser and solid explorer if i copy files from /data/data/ to sd card and then to pc the files seems to be empty,
my device is rooted with latest audax methode MM 6.0.1 Audax " [ROM][KERNEL][MM][G928C/F/G/I/T][BPC3][6.0.1]AUDAX PLUS M v3.0[05/04/16] "
samsung galaxy s6 edge+ SM-G928F
can anyone help me out abit ?
thx
Wesley_NL said:
hey guys i have a question, ive been trying to access /data/data/ and one of my game folders but with android comander that folder is not vissible or empty , but i can axxess system folders like "/system/media//audio/ui/ so root seems to work but not for the /data/data/ folder ?
root browser and solid explorer if i copy files from there to sd card and then to pc they seems to be empty,
my device is rooted with latest audax methode MM 6.0.1 Audax " [ROM][KERNEL][MM][G928C/F/G/I/T][BPC3][6.0.1]AUDAX PLUS M v3.0[05/04/16] "
samsung galaxy s6 edge+ SM-G928F
can anyone help me out abit ?
thx
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If you are rooted, use Root Explorer from the playstore.
I have used it for over 5 years and I have no problem opening and seeing all the files and folders on my s6 edge plus phone.
Good luck,
Have a great day.
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Misterjunky said:
If you are rooted, use Root Explorer from the playstore.
I have used it for over 5 years and I have no problem opening and seeing all the files and folders on my s6 edge plus phone.
Good luck,
Have a great day.
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root explorer see everything even in the /data/data/ but when i copy files from there they seems the be empty, as in file without data, i tried to share it to and upload it directly to dropbox but even that don't work
see attachments,
as far as i know i closed/killed the game, i even rebooted my phone but nothing changes
Wesley_NL said:
root explorer see everything even in the /data/data/ but when i copy files from there they seems the be empty, as in file without data, i tried to share it to and upload it directly to dropbox but even that don't work
see attachments,
as far as i know i closed/killed the game, i even rebooted my phone but nothing changes
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You cannot upload the file from it's current location, copy the file into your internal SD card first.
If that don't work then make sure to check the attributes of the file is set to R/W READ & WRITE.
Also check your file manager's permission & attribute settings, it should be set to allow read & write.
Good luck, have a great day
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Misterjunky said:
You cannot upload the file from it's current location, copy the file into your internal SD card first.
If that don't work then make sure to check the attributes of the file is set to R/W READ & WRITE.
Also check your file manager's permission & attribute settings, it should be set to allow read & write.
Good luck, have a great day
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i know this. but its r/w so it should work but it don't work fine,
but in the past i had it to that root browser don't copy the files completley (for example my account files) from sd card to /data/data/jp.gungho.padEN/files so some one said to use solid explorer and that worked but now it is the other way arround, it copy fine to /data/data/jp.gungho.padEN/files but not from there to sd card, it copy the files but i can not open them in a bin editor
Don't know why people are so happy with Root Explorer it's very nice but lacks a lot of features.
I've done these thing with Total commander without problems. Try that one.
ps blind me missed the part about Dropbox. Did you try to put it in (by example) your downloads folder and upload from there? Goodluck anyway!