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Used this for years, but after some repressive change to Android I can't access files in the Android/ dir where most apps save their files. Apparently it needs

by mikae1 3y ago

Used this for years, but after some repressive change to Android I can't access files in the Android/ dir where most apps save their files. Apparently it needs to be rooted for that to work. So, sadly pointless now. I'm stuck with the default file manager.

vanous 3y ago
I have the same issues. Use Total Commander, it can still access these folders.
- dreamingincode 3y ago
  It's the same for all file managers and the previous way of granting access is now patched via security fixes. If it's still working for you that's very likely because you granted the access before it was fixed, and if you move to a new phone you also likely won't be able to do that any more.
- dotancohen 3y ago
  Thank you! I have been searching for a file manager to access e.g. application files. I can not believe this works! Tested in Samsung Note 10 Lite, recently upgraded to Android 13.
aio2 3y ago
Idk why but android just does that for some reason
BHSPitMonkey 3y ago
I was dealing with this problem today; Total Commander couldn't get to those files (in Android/data/), but this "app" (which is apparently just a launcher for a built-in file browser which somehow acts differently than the preinstalled Files app?) fixes it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files
xyzzy_plugh 3y ago
Shizuku has made this bearable for me, otherwise I think there is no longer any benefit in running unrooted Android. If I'm going to give up all control of my device I'd rather run iOS.
dreamingincode 3y ago
Material Files also allows you add a shortcut to the stock file manager (DocumentsUI), using "Add storage" > "Android/data" from app drawer. You may even manually edit the shortcut to point to a specific subdirectory inside Android/data, and I plan to make that easier (so that you don't need to manually URI-encode your path if you edit) in an upcoming version.
- mikae1 3y ago
  Cool, thanks.

by mikae1 3y ago

vanous 3y ago

I have the same issues. Use Total Commander, it can still access these folders.

dreamingincode 3y ago
It's the same for all file managers and the previous way of granting access is now patched via security fixes. If it's still working for you that's very likely because you granted the access before it was fixed, and if you move to a new phone you also likely won't be able to do that any more.
dotancohen 3y ago
Thank you! I have been searching for a file manager to access e.g. application files. I can not believe this works! Tested in Samsung Note 10 Lite, recently upgraded to Android 13.

aio2 3y ago

Idk why but android just does that for some reason

BHSPitMonkey 3y ago

I was dealing with this problem today; Total Commander couldn't get to those files (in Android/data/), but this "app" (which is apparently just a launcher for a built-in file browser which somehow acts differently than the preinstalled Files app?) fixes it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files

xyzzy_plugh 3y ago

Shizuku has made this bearable for me, otherwise I think there is no longer any benefit in running unrooted Android. If I'm going to give up all control of my device I'd rather run iOS.

dreamingincode 3y ago

Material Files also allows you add a shortcut to the stock file manager (DocumentsUI), using "Add storage" > "Android/data" from app drawer. You may even manually edit the shortcut to point to a specific subdirectory inside Android/data, and I plan to make that easier (so that you don't need to manually URI-encode your path if you edit) in an upcoming version.

mikae1 3y ago
Cool, thanks.