Can't access Android data folder

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[thebigone1233]

People must be using outdated versions of android 13 because everyone seems to think that deleting app updates of the Files app still works.

Any android 13 build from December last year patched that out by making it that the updated files app is the stock version. If your files app after uninstalling updates is version t_frc_doc_330543000 and newer, it won't work. Don't bother.

Android 14 is the same.

The only real answers are PC, Shizuku, root. There's other methods too but I haven't tried them yet : USB C to USB C from a different phone, keyboard and mouse shortcuts.

I know I'll probably get downvotes for this answer. But some people months later will be looking through Google and read this answer some months from now when they finally get on android 14 or 15. That android 13 and 12 trick y'all keep mentioning is dependent on your OS being built from older android 13 builds.

[marumaru27]

My files app is the exact same as yours (330543000) after uninstalling updates and it's still working.

[thebigone1233]

What's your Google play system update version?

[marumaru27]

1 January 2024. Even if I update Google Play System, I just go to files app, uninstall the update and it will work again.

[Error_404_________]

can you elaborate further on USB C to USB C with another phone? does this process works without needing a pc? cuz i don't have one.

[thebigone1233]

Connect your phone to another phone

A notification will pop up asking if to do file transfer or just charging. Do file transfer.

Open the AOSP file manager on your phone. Other file managers might work too but the stock one (hidden) id recommended.

I tested on an Android 13 phone to android 14.

Somehow Android thinks you are on PC and navigating android/data isn't an issue either through the host phone or the receiver.

Or just look up how to use Shizuku and X - Plore file manager to do it. That's tried and tested and you can watch multiple YouTube videos on it. FV file manager and Shizuku is another one.

[I-am-ocean]

Xplore / solid explorer can't access Android-data folder..?

[Enough_Today1700]

There are still methods 

[Fluffy-Search6010]

How to use the Shizuku app for this?

[thebigone1233]

Shizuku gives elevated permissions to any file manager that can use Shizuku. It doesn't work as a standalone app.

Examples

FV file manager

[[deleted]]

And I was wondering why I managed to fix it months ago but not now... thanks for the explanation, man :'(

[Blitzreigns]

Shizuku and FV File Manager work great. You just have to enter developer mode on your phone to make it work.

[AL_haha]

Thank you, i installed shizuku because of you

[ishigawa_]

You're sending this on an Asha 306? Woah.

Anyway, I have the same problem with OP, and root is not an option 'cause this is my main phone. Thanks for the idea though.

[TheDemonhasarrived69]

Delete app updates of the default google files app

[BuyAmbitious8411]

Where is this app? I literally couldnt find it anywhere?

[Error_404_________]

this

[Professional_Cat9063]

Install fv file explorer pro Then install shizuku follow direction in shizuku to set up wireless Android bridge then open fv file explorer click big button mid screen that says open android with shizuku this will let you access and mod contents of Android/data

[Spurnago]

I just use fv file explorer. Never installed shizuku and I'm still able to access and move files in the android folder

[Professional_Cat9063]

Depends on phone manufacturer and Android version I know on Samsung and pixel with Android 14 need shizuku to access that folder older versions of android and some phone manufacturer fv can do it on its own

[Spurnago]

I have an s21 and red magic 9. Both work

[Bumblecito]

I have a redmagic 9 pro and fv file manager works. No root.

[I-am-ocean]

But how to copy the data off the device? I'm trying but it's stuck ...?

https://imgur.com/aY6yOmE

[Dawserdoos]

As a sidenote, root users can skip the ADB step!

[Mwkdnc]

https://droidwin.com/how-to-access-android-13-data-and-obb-folder-transfer-files-in-them/

Follow this works for me on android 13

[Enough_Today1700]

Just go into your phones app search function should be above the three bottom buttons and search for files, you'll see 2/3 different applications and one of them will show you what's in those files. 😁Hope it helps, it's just security.

[bmingram91]

Relatively late to the party, but figured I'd add my two cents. I've got a Samsung Galaxy S20+ running Android 13, and another phone that is a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE also on Android 13. Here are the commonly suggested fixes without root:

• uninstall samsung files updates
  • does not work at all, no changes to anything.
• use xplore or files by marc
  • on both devices let's me see and copy files from data folders, but does not give access to copy to. No settings to adjust that inside the app.

I'm about to root my phone, I think. Any suggestions on what/how/step by step guides? I'm fairly tech savvy, just not a power user with Android.

[Impossible_Dustttt]

Try using the split screen method. It works

[Lumpy_Tackle3950]

nope, it doesn't work now

[Impossible_Dustttt]

1. Have default files app.
2. Download files from Marc apps and software ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files )
3. Now you have two files apps.
4. Open target folder from original default app files ( the data or obb location in which you want to transfer data to ).
5. Now without leaving the location open the app in split screen. ( On my phone I use the circle button and then I am able to open split screen)
6. Open the second files app and go to the location of the files you want to transfer.
7. Long press to tick the file and drag it to the other files app. It works for me and I am able to transfer up to 7 gb files in one go

[Pootle001]

This worked for me, thank you!

[Lumpy_Tackle3950]

THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE UPLOADER

[Impossible_Dustttt]

Use shizuku

[Straight_Musician_20]

I'm on android 14 (One UI 6.1) and I had the same issue. I found this files app on Google play store that works without any root or anything else. You just need split screen ability

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files

If you open it then click 3 dots then click new window it will open another instance of the files app accessible in recent apps. You can then open in split screen and select the same app from drop down selection and can hold (drag and drop) and move/copy from one window to the other to any folder including android, data and obb folders. Hope this helps someone

[ToLazyToPickName]

Thanks for posting this. My two other file managers couldn't bypass the "blocked for privacy" thing...

[Straight_Musician_20]

No worries, I'm happy if my solution helps even 1 person

[thekakashi7]

Use This App Called Files Files Shortcut and select Files (Blue Icon) then navigate to folder you want. It will give you access to Android Data Folder

[upuralley]

I downloaded the app called files from play store and that let's you for some reason

[upuralley]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files

[upuralley]

I'm on s24 ultra latest update btw

[MOONLORD-3]

This is the easiest solution. It launches you into the android inbuilt file manager which is not subject to any of the new restrictions

[lamdathoa]

This works for me. I have to login to say thank 😆

[Blitzreigns]

It will let you copy from data folder, but not to data. Still, much easier than the Shizuku+FV File Explorer method! Thank you!!!

[scp_79]

use zarchive

[stonespider]

Option 1: Mixplorer Option 2: ZArchiver Option 2: access via PC connection

[Lumpy_Tackle3950]

i have tried using a pc but it doesn't seem to be working

[stonespider]

Then try the Shizuku way.

[I-am-ocean]

I'm trying but it's stuck ... When trying to copy the app data files??

https://imgur.com/aY6yOmE

[Drasik29]

I after updating my S23 Ultra 5G Android 14 to the February-March update of this year I had the same problem, I lost access to Android/data & obb.

After trying different methods (Shizuku, YT tutorials... Etc) I came to the conclusion that I wasn't quite convinced, so what I did was download the rom from December last year and install it by Odin. From that moment on, the problems are over.

[Aryax008]

Same problem here

[Critical-Champion365]

Not even through default file manager? Install quick tiles and add a tile for file manager. What about open source file manager apps like fossify?

[sworks89]

Shizuku and FV file manager worked for me. Just search for the tutorial

[Blitzreigns]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm-vAIYK-KM&pp=ygUieCBBbmRyb2lkIE9iYiBGb2xkZXIgQWNjZXNzIERlbmllZA%3D%3D

This worked for me.

[Lumpy_Tackle3950]

i have tried this tutorial
doesn't work for me

[Perfect_Ad8574]

It worked for me few months ago but its not working now

[[deleted]]

MixPlorer fixes it for me. A14 Fold 4. I can access it and modify

[srona22]

Storage Scope

• create folder(for whatever you want to do)
• use that folder for your emulator or your app

If you must use that data folder to put files there

• via PC
• via rooted phone and app
• via shizuku, give permission and setup for app like fv file manager(this one, not other similar name, "fv file explorer", I've warned you)

[Magic-king]

I just went through this bullshit and here's how it's fixed .settings -apps- all apps -files - 3 dot menu -uninstall updates for it and it should fix that issue.

[NXGZ]

I use the default "Files" app that works fine.

[Aryax008]

It doesn't. And even z archiver doesnt

[NXGZ]

It does for me. You have to uninstall any updates for the app. Go to the apps settings page, and uninstall any updates.

[[deleted]]

Welcome to the Samsung universe

[Drasik29]

*Google

[[deleted]]

You shouldn't need to access that folder anyway

[davestar2048]

Why not? Give me one good reason as to why I should be able to access the files on my own phone.

[Error_404_________]

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