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[Q] USB connection issue/Files and Folders Invisible

Hi everyone, I'm having a real problem when connecting my LTE GNexus to the computer. I wanted to copy the TitaniumBackup folder to my desktop then replace it with the one I copied over from my old Droid Incredible, but when I look at the TitaniumBackup folder on the internal storage of my Nexus, it shows as empty, containing zero files. This is impossible, as I've done a backup already and even checked with ES File Explorer that all of the backup files ARE in fact present within the folder. However, the folder appears as empty on my PC and when I copy it, only copies an empty folder.
Furthermore, I then deleted the ENTIRE TitaniumBackup folder via ES, and the computer then showed the folder was gone (so it it's not like it's not reacting to changes made). I then redid the backup, which recreated and populated a new TitaniumBackup folder, but when I plugged it back in to my PC, the new folder didn't even SHOW UP. So now I have an entire folder that for some reason is completely invisible to the PC.
I don't know if this an issue caused by the Nexus or ICS specifically, the MTP protocol it uses to connect (instead of USB mass storage), or maybe even Titanium Backup. All other folders appear to be visible and the files inside are present (to my knowledge). What in the world is going on?!
PS: Please don't just give me a workaround for the current situation like "just upload it to Dropbox". I need to know how to fix this bigger issue for future use. Though if someone could recommend to me a way to upload whole folders to the cloud somewhere (Dropbox, Gmail, anything that allows me to pull it down via a PC) that would obviously be appreciated, as every app seems to only want to upload individual files, even the new DB. THANK YOU!

Hi,
I just had the same issue with the TitaniumBackup folder not showing up in windows explorer after the first backup.
Restart of the phone helped!
Cheers
Simon

its MTP, this has been bugging me too, but for now i got a workaround (i know...)
get SDrescan, its free. it will force your phones media storage to rescan your files. once you do, you'll see your files appear in the explorer. rebooting your phone also triggers this

Thanks everyone! Man, MTP sucks...

cancerouspete said:
its MTP, this has been bugging me too, but for now i got a workaround (i know...)
get SDrescan, its free. it will force your phones media storage to rescan your files. once you do, you'll see your files appear in the explorer. rebooting your phone also triggers this
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SDRescan did not work for me. Sits there forever saying "preparing" (I did let it sit for 30 min).

So, is there any solution for that?
Missing many files/folders on MTP.

This is really ****ting me up the [email protected] wall. I've trie everything, even sdrescan does **** all. Why does this issue exist and why the **** has't it been fixed

Using wifi, I've worked around it by using some of the features in AirDroid (sets up a web server on your GNex and you can login via a web interface on your PC). File Expert can also talk to windows shares on the same wifi network, I've used this to move around some large files as well.

I'm also having this issue, I've already tried fix permissions in recovery, did a symlink (not sure if I did it correct though) and now I'm trying sdrescan.
I'm thinking of going back to cyanogenmod backing up my entire sdcard to pc flash jelly bean and put back every file...
Cause pictures I've taken with Jelly bean are showing up in the gallery and via usb, so i'm guessing copying everything back to it will do the trick.
Most annoying thing is I can flash a new rom whenever and where ever I want and be able to fix my issues, but this sdcard thing is way out of my league...

I find a solution here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28606823&postcount=21
Hope it fixed the problem, I had exactly the same one

Easy workaround : in the app X-plore file manager, long-press on your TitaniumBackup folder, choose "Create Zip", then Ok (doesnt matter where you put the zip, you will cancel/delete it soon)
Voilà! My files appeared instantly in Windows as soon as X-Plore started creating the zip file. So, cancel that dialog, and enjoy your titanium backup files.

vacuum007 said:
Hi,Restart of the phone helped!
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Restart phone as previously stated. Worked for me too. :good:

Reboot didn't worked for me.
I tried through ES File Explorer to copy the Titanium folder in my computer via LAN.When it started copying files, then the folder magically showed its content.Then transferred via MTP as it's a lot faster than 802.11g.
Hope someone finds it helpful.

[Q] MTP file transfer: how can I keep the original timestamps for the copied files?

Hi everyone,
I have the following issue: when I am copying files/directories from my GNex to a PC or viceversa, the timestamps of the copied files are changed to <sysdate> (e.g. the actual timestamp at the moment of the transfer). This is a bug because the timestamp of a file should only be changed when the content of the file is modified. Copy/move operations should NOT alter the file timestamp.
I usually sort my multimedia collection by the date/time attribute, allowing me to reconstruct the actual timeline for all the photos/movies that I've made in time using different phone models.
The only workaround that I've found so far is to use the "adb push <dir> /mnt/sdcard/<dir>" command. This command does not alter the file timestamps, but the transfer rate is significantly lower than the MTP transfer rate. There is also an advantage for using this command: it works much faster when dealing with cascaded multiple small file transfers.
If you know any alternative method for copying files over the MTP protocol while preserving the original timestamps, please share it.
Cheers

This is a bug because the timestamp of a file should only be changed when the content of the file is modified. Copy/move operations should NOT alter the file timestamp.
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That's not quite true; on linux a copy operation will modify the timestamp by default (it has an option to disable this), a move operation will not modify the timestamp.
The only workaround that I've found so far is to use the "adb push <dir> /mnt/sdcard/<dir>" command. This command does not alter the file timestamps, but the transfer rate is significantly lower than the MTP transfer rate.
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Whether to modify the timestamp or not is really a function of the program/protocol you are using to copy the file, it's not likely to be a bug in android.
If you know any alternative method for copying files over the MTP protocol while preserving the original timestamps, please share it.
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AFAIK, MTP will always modify the timestamp.

You're right, on linux there is a "cp -p" option to preserve the file attributes (and also the timestamp), but IMHO a similar option should have been implemented also in the MTP protocol in the form of a client application that would allow the user to choose whether to preserve the timestamp or not when copying files over MTP.

hello guys
@tlc i've tried your workdaround but didn't work...always change timestamp...
have you find another solution for the problem?
thanks
regards

im interested in this too plz!!

zok-star said:
im interested in this too plz!!
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I need a solution to this as well for my Nexus 7. The fact that the filesystem changes the timestamps without actually altering the files themselves is crazy. Totally f**ks up a photo collection.

rename files
I'm kind of shocked that it's 2012 and my phone has its time synced to atomic clocks in orbiting satellites and takes 1080P video but the totality of human civilisation has not yet raised to the level of telling me when I took the video.
My HTC Desire would name the files after the time they were taken, but the ASUS Padfone does not (it calls them VID0001.mp4 and so on). But a good enough workaround for me would be to automatically rename the files.
A slick Android app would be best, but I have not found one. So since I know Python I am thinking SL4A's Python which I already have installed and a quick script.
Here is how to get the file timestamps in Python (reconstruct the URLs yourself because I am a noob so apparently need to be hindered in my attempts to provide useful notes):
stackoverflow.com /a/1526089
Here is how to rename files:
stackoverflow.com /questions/2759067/rename-files-in-python
Here is how to list the files in a directory:
stackoverflow.com /questions/120656/directory-listing-in-python
If I finish the script before finding a better solution I'll post it here.

I transfer pictures and video all the time using MTP (on Windows 7 64 bit) and the time stamps of the files on my computer match perfectly the time stamp of the original files.
I don't think I ever played with any settings to get it to do this either - it just did it like this, and I thought that it was the default behavior (and it makes sense to keep the original time stamp). so it is possible to copy files via MTP and not change the time stamp. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to do it.

SL4A Python script renames files to have dates
jss2 said:
I transfer pictures and video all the time using MTP (on Windows 7 64 bit) and the time stamps of the files on my computer match perfectly the time stamp of the original files.
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It's possible this is a Linux/Mac problem only. My particular problem is with a Mac and we have to use a special program to transfer files; it's like something out of the dark ages.
Anyway, here is my script. Take care and comment out the actual rename and test it; the logic in there is specific to the Padfone's video naming scheme like VID000012.mp4 -- Galaxy Nexus may be different. Also you need to force a media rescan after this so the gallery notices the new filenames, which I do using Tasker's media / Scan Card action. I tried doing a sendBroadcast ACTION_MEDIA_MOUNTED with sl4a but couldn't get it to work.
You end up with files named like VID000012_2012_0817_132059.mp4 which is good enough for my purposes.
Code:
import os
import datetime
video_path = '/sdcard/DCIM/Camera/'
filenames = os.listdir(video_path)
# Padfone names videos like VID000012.mp4 so we look for all
# .mp4 files and exclude files we have already renamed because
# renaming makes the filename longer
for filename in filenames:
if len(filename) == 13 and filename[-4:] == '.mp4':
filepath = os.path.join(video_path, filename)
creation_time = os.path.getmtime(filepath)
creation_time_dt = datetime.datetime.fromtimestamp(creation_time)
creation_time_string = creation_time_dt.strftime('_%Y_%m%d_%H%M%S')
new_name = filename[:9] + creation_time_string + '.mp4'
print 'Renaming ' + filename + ' to ' + new_name
new_path = os.path.join(video_path, new_name)
os.rename(filepath, new_path)

jss2 said:
I transfer pictures and video all the time using MTP (on Windows 7 64 bit) and the time stamps of the files on my computer match perfectly the time stamp of the original files.
I don't think I ever played with any settings to get it to do this either - it just did it like this, and I thought that it was the default behavior (and it makes sense to keep the original time stamp). so it is possible to copy files via MTP and not change the time stamp. Unfortunately, I can't tell you how to do it.
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the problem is....
when you put your files into Galaxy Nexus,
the timestamp will change into today's date.
while phone to pc is fine, no timestamp problem.
the real problem is when you transfer from pc to the phone.
my gallery pictures are now messed up, because this damn problem.
i tried both on stock ics, stock jb, cyanogenmod 10, it all the same.
i came from another device, and want to put my pictures on Galaxy Nexus.
and now it's not well arranged by date
come on google, it is sucks..
where do we should report this bug?

marhensa said:
the problem is....
when you put your files into Galaxy Nexus,
the timestamp will change into today's date.
while phone to pc is fine, no timestamp problem.
the real problem is when you transfer from pc to the phone.
my gallery pictures are now messed up, because this damn problem.
i tried both on stock ics, stock jb, cyanogenmod 10, it all the same.
i came from another device, and want to put my pictures on Galaxy Nexus.
and now it's not well arranged by date
come on google, it is sucks..
where do we should report this bug?
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you are correct, copying files from a computer to the phone, via MTP, does change the date. but the original poster in this thread only asked about copying files from the phone TO a computer, so my original post was relevant to that topic. While I understand your issue, I almost never copy anything back onto my phone, so it's not a big concern for me.
Out of curiosity, I just used adb push to copy a file from my computer to my phone. it was a photo taken on October 9, 2004 (long before the GNEX was available :laugh: ). And using adb to copy the file instead of MTP, it kept the original date. check out the screenshot of Root Explorer (with thumb-nails edited for privacy).
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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So while MTP might alter file time/date stamps, clearly, adb does not. So if you've got a lot of files to copy from your PC to your phone, and the time stamp is important, just go ahead and adb push them to your phone.

i got permission issue when doing adb push..
adb push xyz /data/media/xyz/
denied because permission issue,
how do you guys do adb push?
Sent from Galaxy Nexus - Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1

I use Local Sync, it easy and works for me.

marhensa said:
i got permission issue when doing adb push..
adb push xyz /data/media/xyz/
denied because permission issue,
how do you guys do adb push?
Sent from Galaxy Nexus - Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1
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I used /sdcard/xyz instead of /data/media/xyz. not sure why using /data/media didn't work for you, but try again with /sdcard instead.

jss2 said:
I used /sdcard/xyz instead of /data/media/xyz. not sure why using /data/media didn't work for you, but try again with /sdcard instead.
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aaah..
yes /sdcard/ works just fine..
thank you.
now my pictures from motorola defy is well arranged on this Galaxy Nexus :good:
Sent from Galaxy Nexus - Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1

marhensa said:
aaah..
yes /sdcard/ works just fine..
thank you.
now my pictures from motorola defy is well arranged on this Galaxy Nexus :good:
Sent from Galaxy Nexus - Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1
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This isn't working for me - the files have been pushed using adb from my backup of the \Edited\ folder to /sdcard/Edited and they're all showing today's date.
Have there been any updates to this command that I need to run?

Pfitzy said:
This isn't working for me - the files have been pushed using adb from my backup of the \Edited\ folder to /sdcard/Edited and they're all showing today's date.
Have there been any updates to this command that I need to run?
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use local sync app
to sync files into your virtualsdcardcomputer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30471293
it works like a charm.
date modified stays original.
if you confuse how to use it, just pm.
Sent from Galaxy Nexus - Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1

Just one tip for those who got wrong timestamps after copy to phone.
Use Quickpic app from playstore it has a built in option to correct timestamp.

Buy a Galaxy S2. It has dedicated partition for internal sdcard, so allows you to use Mass Storage Mode, which is not the case for newer devices (S3 and up).
Another possible option (not tested), is to transfer files via FTP.

scandiun said:
Buy a Galaxy S2. It has dedicated partition for internal sdcard, so allows you to use Mass Storage Mode, which is not the case for newer devices (S3 and up).
Another possible option (not tested), is to transfer files via FTP.
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transfer via FTP also alter date modified timestamp.
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Sent from Android device

[Q] Copy large backup directory to PC

Hi guys,
I am trying to figure out a way to copy clockworkmod directory to my PC, as the backups are taking up too much unncessary space on the phone. The problem is that via MTP Windows Explorer simply hangs and doesn't copy a thing. My guess is that the underlying issue is the huge number of very small files in the /blob sub-directory.
Could anyone guide me how to accomplish this task, please? Or, alternatively, what other methods of backing straight to the PC are there?
Much obliged!

zkvvoob said:
Hi guys,
I am trying to figure out a way to copy clockworkmod directory to my PC, as the backups are taking up too much unncessary space on the phone. The problem is that via MTP Windows Explorer simply hangs and doesn't copy a thing. My guess is that the underlying issue is the huge number of very small files in the /blob sub-directory.
Could anyone guide me how to accomplish this task, please?
Much obliged!
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MTP sucks. I prefer to use adb for this: adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod D:\your\path\here
If you don't want to use the commandline, you can alternatively use an app like ES File Explorer to access a LAN share (shared folder/drive on your computer) and copy files this way.

adb pull?
Any time I transfer anything large it's what I use.
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/ /Backup/
I believe that's the directory.
Just rename the "clockworkmod" folder to whatever it truly is if not.
This will put a "Backup" folder on your C:\ drive.
Edit:
Ninja'd.

Thank you very much, guys! I hadn't realised that adb pull could be used for copying a whole directory.

Reverse of this
Can anyone tell me how to reverse this using adb (i.e. move the directory back onto the phone)? Thanks.

grouseuk said:
Can anyone tell me how to reverse this using adb (i.e. move the directory back onto the phone)? Thanks.
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[GUIDE] How-to copy files from/to your device
from Petrovski's sig

Thanks for the help with ADB pull. I knew about the push command, but being the noob I am I would never have thought that the opposite was that simple.
Now I have a GNex and I'm almost out of internal memory. I've copied my entire clockworkmod folder to my PC. I was wondering if I could delete the contents of the clockworkmod folder off of my phone (since it's all on the PC) to regain some storage space, and then only return the deleted contents to the phone when I need to do a nandroid restore without any problems occurring. I wouldn't want to go do all that only to arrive upon a large problem when I try to go back to stock JB JRO03C or anything like that.

kbolt said:
Thanks for the help with ADB pull. I knew about the push command, but being the noob I am I would never have thought that the opposite was that simple.
Now I have a GNex and I'm almost out of internal memory. I've copied my entire clockworkmod folder to my PC. I was wondering if I could delete the contents of the clockworkmod folder off of my phone (since it's all on the PC) to regain some storage space, and then only return the deleted contents to the phone when I need to do a nandroid restore without any problems occurring. I wouldn't want to go do all that only to arrive upon a large problem when I try to go back to stock JB JRO03C or anything like that.
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I want to know this exact answer as well.

if you dont rename the folders, you wont have a problem.

I've found that the GNex toolkit makes it pretty easy to make backups, move them to your PC and restore plus a whole lot more. It's pretty good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

+1 for adb

Large File Tip
THANK YOU!!
Jubakuba said:
adb pull?
Any time I transfer anything large it's what I use.
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/ /Backup/
I believe that's the directory.
Just rename the "clockworkmod" folder to whatever it truly is if not.
This will put a "Backup" folder on your C:\ drive.
Edit:
Ninja'd.
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Unable to see clockworkmod folder through file explorer
HI All,
Am not able to see the clockworkmod folder through File Explorer. Whereas after i take a backup through recovery, i can see the backup exists in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup.
Please help.

Hi All,
Can anyone help with the above issue?

Use adb pull or an ftp server running on your device.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Some folders are missed when device attached to PC

hi,
i need a bit help.
when I attach my One Plus 3 to my PC it is detected and I can access to some folders and files like DCIM folder and some images in it. But: I made some photos in the last couple of weeks which are placed in DCIM/Camera folder. But this Camera folder is not visible in DCIM folder which I see when the device is attached to my PC.
Same with Titanium Backup folder. I see this folder if i browse through my device with app ES File Explorer, but I cannot see this folder on my device when it is attached to my pc.
What is wrong here?
Thx !

Known problem. Don't know for any permanent solution, but (at least from my experiences) there is a workaround. Connect the phone to the PC while booted into recovery mode instead of system. It should list all folders then.
Alternatively you can use ADB commands (adb pull) to get files from phone. This always works.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk

Explorer23 said:
Known problem. Don't know for any permanent solution, but (at least from my experiences) there is a workaround. Connect the phone to the PC while booted into recovery mode instead of system. It should list all folders then.
Alternatively you can use ADB commands (adb pull) to get files from phone. This always works.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk
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oh, thanks!
Your workaround worked

tobyffm said:
oh, thanks!
Your workaround worked
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I remember this comment saying something else a minute ago ... ? Glad it worked.
If you're still interested in adb method - it works great for many files as long as they are in the same folder. You have to pull whole folder as there is no simple way to select multiple files.
Another alternative is to somehow connect phone to PC via network. I usually use Solid Explorer (but there are good free alternatives) to connect to my PC's shared folder and then copy files to it via this app.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk

yes, tried again to doublecheck and then it worked
thanks for your help, thread can be closed @ Mod

Access to Emulated/999 Storage

Hi.
So I updated my One Plus 3 to Oxygen OS 5.0 via OTA update. As much as I love everything, especially the integrated Parallel Apps, it's infuriating to know I can't access the storage area of these apps on our phone's internal memory.
Let me explain.
Normally, our internal storage is located at following path: "storage/emulated/0/sdcard.
But incase of Parallel Apps, it's "storage/emulated/999". I was able to access it via both ADB via PC as well as Terminal Emulater using phone. BUT, it's not explorable via any File Explorer software.
My device is not rooted, neither do I want to risk rooting it for now. But I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me with a way to access that storage. Is there a method to create a path shortcut but terminal commands or some other sorcery ?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk

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There's no way you can access that data nor oneplus ever responded to queries of user's on the oneplus forum for the same. Hope we all somehow get access via stock explorer for that from oneplus and in the mean time If you find any solution somehow than please post here.

open the DOWNLOADS app on the device.*
In the left upper side click the three bar button. you will find parallel app storage

Solution to the hidden folder - 999 in internal storage of the phone.
abobobilly said:
Hi.
So I updated my One Plus 3 to Oxygen OS 5.0 via OTA update. As much as I love everything, especially the integrated Parallel Apps, it's infuriating to know I can't access the storage area of these apps on our phone's internal memory.
Let me explain.
Normally, our internal storage is located at following path: "storage/emulated/0/sdcard.
But incase of Parallel Apps, it's "storage/emulated/999". I was able to access it via both ADB via PC as well as Terminal Emulater using phone. BUT, it's not explorable via any File Explorer software.
My device is not rooted, neither do I want to risk rooting it for now. But I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me with a way to access that storage. Is there a method to create a path shortcut but terminal commands or some other sorcery ?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
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Here's the solution for android users:
1. Download ES FILE EXPLORER from Play Store.[This File Explorer is the only exception.]
2. Find "Favourites" in top left corner section.
3. Add your own favourite folder by tapping on "ADD".
4. Name it as you wish and in the path section type "/storage/emulated/999/" and tap ok.
5. Here you go. Now, you can access the 999 folder where you can find all the cloned apps.
For iOS:
1. I don't know man.
2. Go for Apple Store.
Thank me later and have a good day.

**Eureka!** Found a way and it can work wirelessly.
**Follow my tutorial, Just discovered it and currently backing up my WhatsApp folder.**
So, First → Get the Filezilla client version.
and MiXplorer Silver - File Manager. Paid Version. But you know what to do with the paid version , Won’t link the links. But go for it,
and obviously know the file path of the DUAL APPS folder in my case it’s /storage/emulated/999/WhatsApp/……….
Now,
Open Mixplorer and then to the right Top corner click on the options and then click on Servers
Next, click the edit button and set the path the location of your Dual app
/storage/emulated/999
Now click start server.
Next, Create Hotspot → Connect your Laptop/Desktop(using a dongle or inbuild Wi-Fi) to the network then, Open Filezilla → You’ll need the location of your FTP server. As in our case, the server we created using MiXplorer,
Note## You’ll find the FTP address in the Notification menu of your phone by MiXplorer, Now in Filezilla Hostname will be the IP address mine was 192.168.XX.X
and port (If you’ve created your port in MiXplorer) else leave it blank and Boom Now, you’re provided with the Storage screen and Just copy whatever you want from There.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
To Switch the location of DUAL APPS on the phone.
Select any FOLDER and click on details and you’ll be presented with the details including the location (i.e. /storage/emulated/999/WhatsApp/………. )
Open MiXplorer and click on the options on the Right top corner.
Click on the edit button of the start FTP server.
Paste the location of the dual apps Folder. and click on the start FTP server.
The Blue is Our local drive and the Green is remote(DUAL APPS) and RED is the Status of the transfer.
And obviously, it’s efficient for any kind of file transfer using FTP i.e. Wirelessly.

Bjing_i said:
**Eureka!** Found a way and it can work wirelessly.
**Follow my tutorial, Just discovered it and currently backing up my WhatsApp folder.**
So, First → Get the Filezilla client version.
and MiXplorer Silver - File Manager. Paid Version. But you know what to do with the paid version , Won’t link the links. But go for it,
and obviously know the file path of the DUAL APPS folder in my case it’s /storage/emulated/999/WhatsApp/……….
Now,
Open Mixplorer and then to the right Top corner click on the options and then click on Servers
Next, click the edit button and set the path the location of your Dual app
/storage/emulated/999
Now click start server.
Next, Create Hotspot → Connect your Laptop/Desktop(using a dongle or inbuild Wi-Fi) to the network then, Open Filezilla → You’ll need the location of your FTP server. As in our case, the server we created using MiXplorer,
Note## You’ll find the FTP address in the Notification menu of your phone by MiXplorer, Now in Filezilla Hostname will be the IP address mine was 192.168.XX.X
and port (If you’ve created your port in MiXplorer) else leave it blank and Boom Now, you’re provided with the Storage screen and Just copy whatever you want from There.
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To Switch the location of DUAL APPS on the phone.
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Select any FOLDER and click on details and you’ll be presented with the details including the location (i.e. /storage/emulated/999/WhatsApp/………. )
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Open MiXplorer and click on the options on the Right top corner.
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Click on the edit button of the start FTP server.
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Paste the location of the dual apps Folder. and click on the start FTP server.View attachment 5162341
The Blue is Our local drive and the Green is remote(DUAL APPS) and RED is the Status of the transfer.
And obviously, it’s efficient for any kind of file transfer using FTP i.e. Wirelessly.
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Hi, Bro, I have the same problem, I need to access /storage/emulated/95/, but when I create the ftp server, no files are found in this folder, can you help me? Thank you
In addition, can this method be used under Android 11?

jkrowling608 said:
Hi, Bro, I have the same problem, I need to access /storage/emulated/95/, but when I create the ftp server, no files are found in this folder, can you help me? Thank you
In addition, can this method be used under Android 11?
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Yes. But I have faced some issues creating an FTP server now. so I am looking into another FTP server for phones and I am currently trying ES Explorer but to no avail, nothing worked yet. but yes, It'll work on Android 11 too because it's not bound to any kind of restrictions, it's just a server that's it.

jkrowling608 said:
Hi, Bro, I have the same problem, I need to access /storage/emulated/95/, but when I create the ftp server, no files are found in this folder, can you help me? Thank you
In addition, can this method be used under Android 11?
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I just checked it works! and I am in Android 10 currently and flawlessly. Just Keep watch on the directory listing.

Bjing_i said:
I just checked it works! and I am in Android 10 currently and flawlessly. Just Keep watch on the directory listing.
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I am using a Samsung mobile phone and my dualapp data is saved in /storage/emulated/95/, but when I create the ftp server, there are no files in this directory. Do I have to use an ftp client on the computer?

Why not use adb pull for entire WhatsApp folder or specific folder
adb pull storage/emulated/999/Whatsapp <destination>
999 is for dual space storage