Suddenly can't see podcast files!

[soshann]

I have been using AntennaPod (great app) for ages to download podcasts. Up until yesterday I could access those files from the directory they are stored in (via computer or directly on device with file manager)
Suddenly since Android "upgrade" this is impossible as the correct directory appears to be empty. This is a serious downgrade of functionality.
I've checked file location & app permission. Worked perfectly for years then just stopped
Can anyone suggest a fix?
(Samsung Galaxy A51 - Android 11)

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It probably has to do with Scoped Storage: https://www.androidcentral.com/what-scoped-storage. Send feedback to the app developer and see if they're aware of this issue.

Also, are the files being saved to Internal Storage or an SD card? If you're using an SD card, try changing it to Internal Storage.

 

[stanan]

The same thing happened to me using the PodcastAddict app. My fix? I connect my phone to my Windows computer or Chromebook and use the file system to access the files.