ANDROID/DATA directory no longer accessable with Android 11 !! WTH??

[MotorMike2020]

since day one, users were able to access the Android/data directory to manage app backups and files. Some of my apps use this directory for backups. So along with the other disappointments I have with this UI 3.0, android 11 letdown update, they now no longer allow file browser access to this directory. Wonderful move....

 

[B. Diddy]

Using Total Commander, I can access it -- I just had to grant it special permission. So give that one a try.

See this thread: https://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?p=396463

 

[MotorMike2020]

Using Total Commander, I can access it -- I just had to grant it special permission. So give that one a try.

See this thread: https://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?p=396463

Nice... thnx Diddy. Ive read that there are some file managers that are able to get access. FX Explorer cannot!

 

[B. Diddy]

I think Solid Explorer can also access the directories, but Total Commander is completely free.

 

[dpomerance]

If you flip the switch for "Show Hidden System Files" do any good for you?

 

[MotorMike2020]

If you flip the switch for "Show Hidden System Files" do any good for you?

Yes that was the first thing I tried. It didn't work for me. There is another way I found that displays some of the DATA directory, with FX Explorer it's found under SYSTEM icon, then DATA/DATA. But the view only shows whats there, the folders cannot be opened. I contacted the developer of the app I need retrieve the backup file from and he said it can simply be accessed using USB cable and PC. Sure enough, all folders are accessible using that method.

 

[jasonlindholm]

Hi. Afaik root is needed. its actual location that u can access it is /mnt/sdcard/Android/data

Kind regards