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Change built-in file manager?

I would like to change default file manager but it seems that some links to it are hardcoded in LOS so for example if i uninstall it and replace it with fx file manager some
apps can't access it because they are calling to that default one which is not there anymore.
Any tips on how can i replace it, or where can i change those links to default app?

The default file manager that you were using has the package name "com.android.documentsui", and you generally see it when you have to choose a file for an app. Only here has it been turned into a full-fledged file manager. That was a system app that you weren't supposed to remove, so your only option is to install another file manager app alongside the default one.

Hi i'm with the same problem, i need a default file manger that can accese root so other app can get accese to root folder. Is there a way to resolve?

Here is how to replace the stock file explore with the root accessable one.
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.

ppllzz help meee mi a1
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping

Adwolf01 said:
i uninstalled the system file manager and now can't reinstall it and com.andeoid.documentsui keeps stopping and after installing app getting the problem files keeps stopping
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Dirty flash your ROM

yohannacastle said:
I'm gonna priovide the best filemanager fully featured, called mixplore, which i highly recommend. this file manager can access root directory.
watch Mixplore review from HERE
NB: make sure you have a root access
1. download Mixplore
2. install it on your device then open it
3. on the left then click on "root" then grant root permission when prompted
4. go into system/apps/documentUi OR system/apps/cmfilemanager
OR system/apps/files. If your on other roms apart from cynogenmod, lineageOs or RR-Os.. go into system/apps/filemanger
in case not found in app forlder try priv-app, i.e system/apps/..
NB: not "document" its "documentUi"
5. open the that last folder on the directory i.e file manager, swipe right and go into downloads copy the Mixplore.apk, then swipe left back into root/system/app/___ and paste the mixplore and delete the stock filemager from that folder
6. restart the phone.. now you have replaced the stock file explore from your android.
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will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???

loopypalm said:
will this work if an app ask to write on external storage ???
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This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x

Best way is disable documents ui from showing icon in launcher

HarmitR said:
This method creates problem when trying to access sd card or otg,mixplorer ,though fully featured,will also need permission from documentsui to access externals,it will show error "doesn't exist x
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yes, i already tried, it didn't work
best thing to do is give access to all apps that require SD write then freez DocumentsUI

Extract apk from Sony Android tv

Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?
I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.
Any suggestion? Thanks
PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.

Totonno90 said:
Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?
I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.
Any suggestion? Thanks
PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.
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Try solid explorer ( need keyboard to navigate properly)

Check if you can get the clarovideo apk pls ??

The Collector said:
Check if you can get the clarovideo apk pls ?
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Please, we need the claravideo apk, urgent, please ??

gabrielomana said:
Please, we need the claravideo apk, urgent, please ??
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Apkpure dot com has it.

I have the same problem but the app I'm looking for is 9Now which comes installed on my Sony TV and doesn't need a mouse to control. I want to copy the apk so I can install it on my shield.
I tried Solid explorer but 9Now doesn't show up on it even tho it is on my Home screen and works.
Any suggestions?

heywheelie said:
I have the same problem but the app I'm looking for is 9Now which comes installed on my Sony TV and doesn't need a mouse to control. I want to copy the apk so I can install it on my shield.
I tried Solid explorer but 9Now doesn't show up on it even tho it is on my Home screen and works.
Any suggestions?
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It's probably a system app and by default the file manager you're using is not showing system apps. See if there's an option to enable it.
I use X-Plore file manager and it has an "app manager" that lists all installed apps. By default though system apps are turned off, so I have to bring up the context menu and click on "show system apps".
After which I can find any app installed and back up the APK by creating a copy of it.

Solid Explorer shows system apps but it isn't listed amongst them. Will give X-Plore a try.
cheers
UPDATE: Tried X-Plore, Same thing neither 9Now nor ABC iView appear yet both are displayed on the Recommended apps list and work when clicked on. Odd thing is they never work first time, only second time. It's as if both are just shortcuts for a temporary app that it downloads and installs but no sign of either on the TV.

Try installing Shareit

Question Poco f3 scoped storage

Hello everyone,
I would like to modify some files in root/vendor/etc but i can't because of permission. I'm root, I can access file with solid explorer but can't modify anything. I try to modify attributes of the folder but it gives me a error.
Is there a bypass for the scoped storage of android 11?
Thx !

You can use ADB root to modify it by using terminal commands. Not ideal but a possibility

Robert314 said:
You can use ADB root to modify it by using terminal commands. Not ideal but a possibility
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I would like to change the name of a file inside etc in vendor folder, do you know how I could do it ? Or could you point me a guide ? I'm not sure how to search a solution for this case

Robert314 said:
You can use ADB root to modify it by using terminal commands. Not ideal but a possibility
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Apparently I can't run ADB root, I got "adbd cannot run as root in production builds", well I will dig further to find a solution

Greenspoof said:
I would like to change the name of a file inside etc in vendor folder, do you know how I could do it ? Or could you point me a guide ? I'm not sure how to search a solution for this case
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Root Browser Classic - Apps on Google Play
Fully customizable Root Browser for Android users and rooted superusers
play.google.com
Try this file manager. Its a good root file manager and as it's old I might bypass scoped storage

which rom? right now i use arrow and it is the only one that can mount system as R/W.maybe there are others but a have not trid all of them.MIUI does not support it due to dynamic partitions,

hexisg said:
which rom? right now i use arrow and it is the only one that can mount system as R/W.maybe there are others but a have not trid all of them.MIUI does not support it due to dynamic partitions,
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It's indeed the stock one. As debloated, I find it the best

Robert314 said:
Root Browser Classic - Apps on Google Play
Fully customizable Root Browser for Android users and rooted superusers
play.google.com
Try this file manager. Its a good root file manager and as it's old I might bypass scoped storage
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I tried but didn't work, scoped storage is really awful, but thx anyway!

Question After root...

After root, How can I del file(s) in /system with rootexplorer.

The button of mount r/w doesn't working.

zxt3201 said:
The button of mount r/w doesn't working.
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Even with MixPlorer ?

I use Root explorer gets the job done.
Root Explorer - Apps on Google Play
The ultimate file manager for rooted devices. The original and still the best.
play.google.com

zxt3201 said:
After root, How can I del file(s) in /system with rootexplorer.
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Which version of Android are you running? I don't believe that you can manipulate the /system files anymore on Android 13 as they are all read only - even with root. But hopefully, perhaps my file manager with root permissions just doesn't work as it hasn't been updated in almost two years =/.
Anyone else have any thoughts here?
@fil3s Does that happen to be working on A13?

fil3s said:
I use Root explorer gets the job done.
Root Explorer - Apps on Google Play
The ultimate file manager for rooted devices. The original and still the best.
play.google.com
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It's my fault.The real question is files in /system could not be deleted.In my pixel 6 pro: unlock bootloader, install magisk and patch boot.img, flash patched boot.img with fastboot, reboot and directly root use magisk, everything is fine.But, I think the problem is /system could not be mounted

Vincent_40 said:
Even with MixPlorer ?
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Yes, mixplorer v6.58 didn't working too

NippleSauce said:
Which version of Android are you running? I don't believe that you can manipulate the /system files anymore on Android 13 as they are all read only - even with root. But hopefully, perhaps my file manager with root permissions just doesn't work as it hasn't been updated in almost two years =/.
Anyone else have any thoughts here?
@fil3s Does that happen to be working on A13?
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This works like a charm, plus it is free: https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles

mkhcb said:
This works like a charm, plus it is free: https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles
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Wow! This is a fantastic file manager. The only thing missing is split view but that's really the only thing. Thanks for the recommendation. RootExplorer has been underwhelming for so many years.

NippleSauce said:
Which version of Android are you running? I don't believe that you can manipulate the /system files anymore on Android 13 as they are all read only - even with root. But hopefully, perhaps my file manager with root permissions just doesn't work as it hasn't been updated in almost two years =/.
Anyone else have any thoughts here?
@fil3s Does that happen to be working on A13?
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I can access / with it. Haven't tried mucking about much. I'm pretty sure you can copy / paste etc.. although I can't be sure on a13
zxt3201 said:
It's my fault.The real question is files in /system could not be deleted.In my pixel 6 pro: unlock bootloader, install magisk and patch boot.img, flash patched boot.img with fastboot, reboot and directly root use magisk, everything is fine.But, I think the problem is /system could not be mounted
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It is a good file explorer. Worth the $' s of you wanna try it
But again, idk about 13

fil3s said:
I can access / with it. Haven't tried mucking about much. I'm pretty sure you can copy / paste etc.. although I can't be sure on a13
It is a good file explorer. Worth the $' s of you wanna try it
But again, idk about 13
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Open source and free wins all the time .

fil3s said:
I use Root explorer gets the job done.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer[
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http://Been using it as my mainstay file manager since it got smb support years ago. Great app.

Soon my friends soon!
I'm working on it!
If any Pixel users are interested in beta testing the new upcoming version of my SystemRW / SuperRW feat. MakeRW script just hit me up! Thanks!
Wait. So what exactly is preventing you guys from mounting as rw in Android 12+ ?

fil3s said:
I can access / with it. Haven't tried mucking about much. I'm pretty sure you can copy / paste etc.. although I can't be sure on a13
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But again, idk about 13
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I can copy and paste with the file manager that I use (FX File Explorer), however, I cannot cut or delete anything from /system. Are you able to cut/delete stuff from that section?
*Edit* - I'm starting to think that it's just my file manager =/
Update - Thanks @mkhcb . I'll give it a try in a week or two. I found a way to manipulate /system files using Magisk, haha. But after the next (and presumably final) A13 beta update comes out, I'll give it a shot!

NippleSauce said:
I can copy and paste with the file manager that I use (FX File Explorer), however, I cannot cut or delete anything from /system. Are you able to cut/delete stuff from that section?
*Edit* - I'm starting to think that it's just my file manager =/
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Just try this: https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles
Open source, free, on FDroid and the Play Store. What do you have to lose other than 5 min of your time? Of all the apps on my phone, this is the most useful and took a while for me to find.

lebigmac said:
Soon my friends soon!
I'm working on it!
If any Pixel users are interested in beta testing the new upcoming version of my SystemRW / SuperRW feat. MakeRW script just hit me up! Thanks!
Wait. So what exactly is preventing you guys from mounting as rw in Android 12+ ?
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I am waiting for your magic script, come on, bro.

mkhcb said:
Just try this: https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles
Open source, free, on FDroid and the Play Store. What do you have to lose other than 5 min of your time? Of all the apps on my phone, this is the most useful and took a while for me to find.
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Yep. It beats RFE in measure except split view, I stand by that claim. The development is on another level.

rhetorician said:
Yep. It beats RFE in measure except split view, I stand by that claim. The development is on another level.
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So it actually does.
Go to a folder... Then hit the three dots... Then hit new window. You will then have 2 windows as noted in the app drawer.
From there you can toggle between windows or create a split screen.
PS. You can create an endless # of windows.

mkhcb said:
So it actually does.
Go to a folder... Then hit the three dots... Then hit new window. You will then have 2 windows as noted in the app drawer.
From there you can toggle between windows or create a split screen.
PS. You can create an endless # of windows.
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I connected my sftp. Who needs external storage?

Themes / Apps / Mods Access Android/data on Android 13 without root

Download FV File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderv.file
May be this is the first APP that can visit other app’s exteral data file .
1. Open folder "/storage/emulated/0/Android"​2. Click the"data" folder​3. Select the application you need​4. Click "Use this folder"​5. Done! you can see the files.​
Document in Chinese with images guide attached as PDF.

OP, I have changed this category from Question to App to fit the content.
Also, the Chinese guide link you are sharing from coolapk cannot be accessed from overseas (US or Europe IP). I think that is some settings with the host of coolapk. I print the guide page as PDF and attached it for you.

Great post. I am using OnePlus 10 Pro running official Oxygen OS 13 (Android 13).
Although the phone supports 120Hz refresh rate, PUBG Mobile (Global) doesn't show an option for 90 FPS in its settings and the game runs at 60 FPS max. In the past, I could modify the ACTIVE.SAV file using a Hex Editor to unlock 90 FPS.
I used to use MiXplorer by Hootan in the past, but it doesn't work on Android 13. I tried using FV File Manage as explained in this post, and although I am able to see the files in Data or OBB folders, I am not able to modify them (for example, open the Active.sav file in Hex Editor or even copy it to another location in internal storage). I have attached a screen recording video demonstrating the above. Would be greatly appreciated if someone could tell me what I am doing wrong.
Record_2022-09-27-12-39-00.mp4
drive.google.com
FolderV said:
Download FV File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderv.file
May be this is the first APP that can visit other app’s exteral data file .
1. Open folder "/storage/emulated/0/Android"​2. Click the"data" folder​3. Select the application you need​4. Click "Use this folder"​5. Done! you can see the files.​
Document in Chinese with images guide attached as PDF.
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thanks.

Rabin John said:
Great post. I am using OnePlus 10 Pro running official Oxygen OS 13 (Android 13).
Although the phone supports 120Hz refresh rate, PUBG Mobile (Global) doesn't show an option for 90 FPS in its settings and the game runs at 60 FPS max. In the past, I could modify the ACTIVE.SAV file using a Hex Editor to unlock 90 FPS.
I used to use MiXplorer by Hootan in the past, but it doesn't work on Android 13. I tried using FV File Manage as explained in this post, and although I am able to see the files in Data or OBB folders, I am not able to modify them (for example, open the Active.sav file in Hex Editor or even copy it to another location in internal storage). I have attached a screen recording video demonstrating the above. Would be greatly appreciated if someone could tell me what I am doing wrong.
Record_2022-09-27-12-39-00.mp4
drive.google.com
thanks.
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Actually MiXplorer's latest version supports Android 13, tested personally

shape93 said:
Actually MiXplorer's latest version supports Android 13, tested personally
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Huh ... That's news to me. I am running the latest version - v6.58.6-Silver. And upon checking right now as I am typing this reply, I still don't have read-write access to OBB & DATA folders. I can see the files inside OBB & Data folders but I cannot modify them in any way or copy any file.
And sorry but what you said can't be true. I commented on playstore and the I got a reply from MiXplorer Team as well saying that it's a Android 13 limitation. Attached picture below

so what about sd maid, can it fix that problem?

Rabin John said:
Huh ... That's news to me. I am running the latest version - v6.58.6-Silver. And upon checking right now as I am typing this reply, I still don't have read-write access to OBB & DATA folders. I can see the files inside OBB & Data folders but I cannot modify them in any way or copy any file.
And sorry but what you said can't be true. I commented on playstore and the I got a reply from MiXplorer Team as well saying that it's a Android 13 limitation. Attached picture below
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Just tested it. It is working for me too.
Version: 6.58.6-silver

I am at a loss. I don't understand why it doesn't work for me.

Rabin John said:
I am at a loss. I don't understand why it doesn't work for me.
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MiExplorer does not work for me too. Literally anything including using a PC to access the files doesn't work for me, can't paste anything into the app data folders. Pixel 6a on Android 13. I might have to root the phone to be able to access the Android folder.

My phone is rooted A13 and still can't get access in Data/OBB folder -_-

Root does not mean that you will have access to anywhere just like that. You must have some application that wants there and process that

Rabin John said:
I am at a loss. I don't understand why it doesn't work for me.
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update the new version, the previous version has some bug.

FolderV said:
Download FV File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderv.file
May be this is the first APP that can visit other app’s exteral data file .
1. Open folder "/storage/emulated/0/Android"​2. Click the"data" folder​3. Select the application you need​4. Click "Use this folder"​5. Done! you can see the files.​
Document in Chinese with images guide attached as PDF.
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This app is good for accessing/changing/transferring files and folders within the main app folder, but you can't actually rename the main app folder. Need this feature so when you clear data on said app, it won't delete the files and folders within. Long story on why I need this. It pertains to a game I mod for. In order to keep the modified files from reverting back to the original files, you need to rename the main folder, clear data and then rename the main folder back to the original. Hope you can figure this out. For now I have to use the files app from the PlayStore.

61zone said:
My phone is rooted A13 and still can't get access in Data/OBB folder -_-
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ZArchiever is the best file explorer I have found. I used to use Root Explorer on Android 12 and it couldn't do things that ZArchiever could

Latest Mixplorer plays up for me too, sometimes prompts for access to /Android/data folder, but the folder listed is a previously accessed /Android/data/subfolder, not the root /Android/data folder...
I gave up and copied via adb shell

This "FV File Explorer" is actually the first app that I try that is capable of seeing the Android content.
But it seems it's RO on my Pixel 6a. I needed to get some backups back in a an app folder. But pasting seems not to work. Same goes for the PC. Can see the files on PC, but not able to paste something in these folders in "Android"
Someone who knows a workaround for this on a unrooted phone?
Edit:
"FV File Explorer" shows me a warning when trying to make a folder in "android". So looks it's still RO on my phone

FolderV said:
Download FV File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderv.file
May be this is the first APP that can visit other app’s exteral data file .
1. Open folder "/storage/emulated/0/Android"​2. Click the"data" folder​3. Select the application you need​4. Click "Use this folder"​5. Done! you can see the files.​
Document in Chinese with images guide attached as PDF.
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Um, hello? Total Commander does the exact same thing.

The only way is downgrade to android 12
Since android 13
Will block your acces to data&obb
I,m on my way to downgrade to 12
Doesn matter if all my data will lost
Wish me Luck Stranger

Fix Android 13 said:
The only way is downgrade to android 12
Since android 13
Will block your acces to data&obb
I,m on my way to downgrade to 12
Doesn matter if all my data will lost
Wish me Luck Stranger
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You can't downgrade to Android 12 unless you use the special developer build or the A13 bootloader (although things won't run well) due to the anti-rollback protection in the A13 bootloader.
All you need to do to access Android/data on A13 is to use a file explorer that supports it, e.g. MiXplorer, as mentioned earlier in this thread.

This page explains in detail how you can Transfer Files in Data and OBB folder in Android 13:
How to access Android 13 Data and OBB folder & transfer files in them
In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the steps to access the Data and OBB folder in Android 13 and transfer files in them.
www.droidwin.com
All you need to do is download and install Files app:
Files - Apps on Google Play
This app is a shortcut to the file manager of the settings app.
play.google.com
A quote from the Comments section on Google Play:
This is the shortcut to the default Android" Files" app you never knew you needed. Not the one with the "file cleanup" feature. The one that magically appears sometimes, and when you go back to your apps list, it's not there. It's the 'admin' one that Google doesn't really want a lot of people to use unless THEY think it's appropriate. So to repeat, this is just a shortcut, to help you find the last file manager you'll ever need, and the one that actually came stock with Android.
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