apk files

[pauldroidr2d2]

Is there a way to locate all the apk files for the apps I have installed on my phone?

Sent from one of the following: Galaxy Nexus, Bionic or Xoom using Tapatalk.

 

[Paul627g]

You would have to be rooted to view the "root level" required directories.

Common system apps are installed in...

/system/app/

Updates to system apps and 3rd party apps are installed in ....

/data/app/

Both directories require root access to view using ES File Explorer/Root Explorer etc...

 

[wcr3d]

You don't have to be rooted. I use Astro file explorer and I can view all levels. Even back them up.

 

[Comineeyeaha]

You don't have to be rooted. I use Astro file explorer and I can view all levels. Even back them up.

To clear this up, you are both correct and mistaken. Astro will back up your apps without root, but it will not grab the app data.