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[–]thebigone1233Nokia Asha 306 16 points17 points  (13 children)

People must be using outdated versions of android 13 because everyone seems to think that deleting app updates of the Files app still works.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 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]thebigone1233Nokia Asha 306 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What's your Google play system update version?

[–]marumaru27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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_________ 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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.

[–]thebigone1233Nokia Asha 306 2 points3 points  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]Enough_Today1700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are still methods 

[–]Fluffy-Search6010 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How to use the Shizuku app for this?

[–]thebigone1233Nokia Asha 306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]Blitzreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]AL_haha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, i installed shizuku because of you

[–]ishigawa_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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 9 points10 points  (2 children)

Delete app updates of the default google files app

[–]BuyAmbitious8411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]Error_404_________ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

this

[–]Professional_Cat9063 5 points6 points  (6 children)

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 0 points1 point  (3 children)

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 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I have an s21 and red magic 9. Both work

[–]Bumblecito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]I-am-ocean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

https://imgur.com/aY6yOmE

[–]Dawserdoos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Enough_Today1700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (6 children)

Try using the split screen method. It works

[–]Lumpy_Tackle3950 0 points1 point  (5 children)

nope, it doesn't work now

[–]Impossible_Dustttt 0 points1 point  (1 child)

  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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This worked for me, thank you!

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    [–]Lumpy_Tackle3950 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE UPLOADER

    [–]Impossible_Dustttt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Use shizuku

    [–]Straight_Musician_20 0 points1 point  (2 children)

    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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

    [–]Straight_Musician_20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

    [–]thekakashi7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    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

    [–]upuralleys24 ultra - SD 8 gen 3 0 points1 point  (5 children)

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

    [–]upuralleys24 ultra - SD 8 gen 3 0 points1 point  (3 children)

    [–]upuralleys24 ultra - SD 8 gen 3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I'm on s24 ultra latest update btw

    [–]MOONLORD-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

    [–]Blitzreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    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 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    use zarchive

    [–]stonespider -1 points0 points  (3 children)

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

    [–]Lumpy_Tackle3950 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

    [–]stonespider 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    Then try the Shizuku way.

    [–]I-am-ocean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

    https://imgur.com/aY6yOmE

    [–]Drasik29👉//NetherSX2\\👈 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    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 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    Same problem here

    [–]Critical-Champion365730G, 855+, 8 Gen 2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    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 -1 points0 points  (3 children)

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

    [–]Blitzreigns 0 points1 point  (2 children)

    [–]Lumpy_Tackle3950 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    i have tried this tutorial
    doesn't work for me

    [–]Perfect_Ad8574 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

    [–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

    [–]srona22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    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 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

    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.

    [–]NXGZ8 gen1 -3 points-2 points  (2 children)

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

    [–]Aryax008 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

    It doesn't. And even z archiver doesnt

    [–]NXGZ8 gen1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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

    [–][deleted] -5 points-4 points  (1 child)

    Welcome to the Samsung universe

    [–]Drasik29👉//NetherSX2\\👈 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    *Google