Question Need a file explorer app can access Android/data
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CX Explorer
This app has been working in /data/ and everywhere else I need it, since I got the S23U. It continues to work through v6.1 + latest updates
Before CX Explorer, I used Root Explorer (with rooted and non-rooted phones) for many years, so I have some Explorer app experience.
I don't know that it's possible for CX to cling onto permissions, grandfathering the app through new firmware updates. If so, a new CX Explorer install might not work for you.
Just tossing that out there. Anyone can feel free to tell me that's not possible.
This app has been working in /data/ and everywhere else I need it, since I got the S23U. It continues to work through v6.1 + latest updates
Before CX Explorer, I used Root Explorer (with rooted and non-rooted phones) for many years, so I have some Explorer app experience.
I don't know that it's possible for CX to cling onto permissions, grandfathering the app through new firmware updates. If so, a new CX Explorer install might not work for you.
Just tossing that out there. Anyone can feel free to tell me that's not possible.
None of those work for me, though they asked permission to access all files, they still need rights of system file manager to modify files.
Good news
My device is S918B-DS2, now can access and modify all files now with Shizuku (without root). I followed instruction running Shizuku through adb, and set in Zarchiver run with Shizuku, work perfectly now.
Well done! Which thread's instructions did you use for getting Shizuku and Zarchiver going?
I've stumbled upon a few threads, and am in a similar scenario, although unrelated to explorer apps' All Files Access.
My device is an SM-S918U, which already had bootloader version 2 firmware, preventing the BLv1 OEM unlock method. US Cellular said that installment payments need to complete for them to enable OEM unlock.
So, I'm at a hard stop for rooting until there is a new method that works with the BLv2.
I've stumbled upon a few threads, and am in a similar scenario, although unrelated to explorer apps' All Files Access.
My device is an SM-S918U, which already had bootloader version 2 firmware, preventing the BLv1 OEM unlock method. US Cellular said that installment payments need to complete for them to enable OEM unlock.
So, I'm at a hard stop for rooting until there is a new method that works with the BLv2.
I followed Shizuku instruction, it's in the app, install app and you'll see how to do via usb debugging.
Nice, thank you.
As a follow-up, for anyone that finds this thread later:
I tried Google's own Files app and it prevented access to /Android/data/
CX Explorer is still working with All Files access — old permissions must have gotten carried to Android 14.
As a follow-up, for anyone that finds this thread later:
I tried Google's own Files app and it prevented access to /Android/data/
CX Explorer is still working with All Files access — old permissions must have gotten carried to Android 14.
The files method still works, google recently updated the app via play store to patch it. So u have to use version 6.1 of the files app to access and modify android/data.
I can also confirm this works on the may security patch (CXD3)
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Is the one you mention Google files? I installed it, but not work, and different from yours.The files method still works, google recently updated the app via play store to patch it. So u have to use version 6.1 of the files app to access and modify android/data.
I can also confirm this works on the may security patch (CXD3)
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No, it's this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marc.files version 6.3
It's working for me on S23U One UI 6.0 BWJM October 2023
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Because this "app" is only a shortcut to the hidden android system file picker/manager, which can access all these restricted directories.
I can see files as same as your screenshot, but cant do anything (copy, delete, rewrite, ....). I don't know if i miss something.
I absolutely can't stand Google's fearmongering.
This is yet another benefit of MicroSD: control over your data. You can rip the memory card out of your phone and insert it into your personal computer which runs a non-Google operating system that gives you access to all files on it.
Indeed, no root = no ownership. I learnt it the hard way.
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I honestly don't know, I don't have an Android 13 system to test on. I doubt it would have changed, though.
