A big problem with Android 13

Xremh · Oct 18, 2023

Hi friends!
An update to Android13 was made since the beginning of October. As a result, we cannot move or edit any files in the "Android/data" folder because it is now highly restricted.

Could someone ask Stefan for an update with the "files" folder outside the "Android/data" folder? (like WhatsApp's media folder) or maybe with some game file importer.

Or does anyone know what should be done in my case?

Cresign · Oct 18, 2023

Xremh said:

The iOS curse has struck Android, luckily (or not) im stuck on 9 lol.

Anyways, i'm not sure how much Stef can do, if he's even active currently.

Altaïr · Oct 18, 2023

You have to use a file manager. You'll find many on the play store. I use Total Commander for example, but there are many others.

Noor Nehan · Oct 18, 2023

it also happens to me. i just use es file explorer.

Xremh said:

Hi friends!
An update to Android13 was made since the beginning of October. As a result, we cannot move or edit any files in the "Android/data" folder because it is now highly restricted.

Could someone ask Stefan for an update with the "files" folder outside the "Android/data" folder? (like WhatsApp's media folder) or maybe with some game file importer.

Or does anyone know what should be done in my case?

Xremh · Oct 21, 2023

I tried with "File Manager", "Ex Explorer", "Explorer", "File Manager Pro". Even if I use WinRAR or Total Commander, the problem persists!

I just bought my cell phone. Maybe the new security system design on Android 13 is ridiculously too high.

The application that made the most progress was Total Commander and at end showed this:

Xremh · Oct 21, 2023

Noor Nehan said:

The same for Es File Explorer

UN Cosmo Navy · Oct 21, 2023

Xremh said:

Translate please

Noor Nehan · Oct 21, 2023

Xremh said:

Wait, this is unexpected.
I use Realme C35 and ES file explorer works for it.
Maybe you should try other applications.
i might try other applications.

Noor Nehan · Oct 21, 2023

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Xremh said:

Does ZArchiver work for you?
EDIT:I just checked it now nothing also work for this device now except this.

Noor Nehan · Oct 21, 2023

Noor Nehan said:

After installation the name of the app and picture would change to "File Explorer-Xfolder".

Altaïr · Oct 21, 2023

Xremh said:

The message on the first screenshot mentions an external SD card, are you trying to read files on a SD card or is it a mistake from the app?!

To me it's normal that you get that message, but by choosing "Sí" it should give the app the right to access those directories.

Xremh · Oct 21, 2023

Noor Nehan said:

It seems good for this challenge but in the end it has the same result as Total Commander. With your recommendation I was able to get more evidence.

Altaïr said:

The hardware design of the Motorola edge Neo 30 does not support SD cards. Therefore the message in Total commander is an error. Maybe the internal storage runs on a partition protected. It seems that way from the behavior of the apps.
Below are the pictures for "File Explorer-Xfolder"

What steps did I do?

1.- I enter the Android/data folder without problems.
2.- I enter the game folder and I get a message
3.- Now I press "Allow" and look for the "Use This Folder" button
4.- Dam! That button appears blocked!
5.- The system responds with: "to protect your privacy, choose another folder" (What the hell...)

Noor Nehan · Oct 21, 2023

Xremh said:

It seems good for this challenge but in the end it has the same result as Total Commander. With your recommendation I was able to get more evidence.

The hardware design of the Motorola edge Neo 30 does not support SD cards. Therefore the message in Total commander is an error. Maybe the internal storage runs on a partition protected. It seems that way from the behavior of the apps.
Below are the pictures for "File Explorer-Xfolder"
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What steps did I do?

1.- I enter the Android/data folder without problems.
2.- I enter the game folder and I get a message
3.- Now I press "Allow" and look for the "Use This Folder" button
4.- Dam! That button appears blocked!
5.- The system responds with: "to protect your privacy, choose another folder" (What the hell...)

Wait, this is unexpected.
I use this thing with ease.
Maybe ask for help in the google forum(or idk what is it.)
Or try new apps.
Ill try other app to see if your problem gets solved.

Altaïr · Oct 21, 2023

I made a little search, can you please try FV File Manager? Apparently that app is made to access the files under Android/data unlike others.

Otherwise I also found that video that looks promising. I haven't tried it myself, I would recommend trying FV File Manager first.

Check that and tell us how it goes

Xremh · Oct 22, 2023

Thank you very much Altaïr!
It works!
Well, nothing like I expected, because it works with a combination of tips from the video.
FV File Manager is a great application, but by itself it failed to get into the file system. (picture below)
Maybe by learning from all the experiments, I could do the same without installing any apps. I'll do a factory reset on my phone and let you know how it goes.

Noor Nehan · Oct 22, 2023

Xremh said:

Thank you very much Altaïr!
It works!
Well, nothing like I expected, because it works with a combination of tips from the video.
FV File Manager is a great application, but by itself it failed to get into the file system. (picture below)
Maybe by learning from all the experiments, I could do the same without installing any apps. I'll do a factory reset on my phone and let you know how it goes.
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Apple curse has been transferred to Android

Xremh · Oct 22, 2023

Noor Nehan said:

Hahaha

Maybe not.

I finished my factory reset process and surprisingly the October 10th update was not applied!

I tried checking for that nasty update using the system update wizard and only the September 1st update was shown.
That was unexpected for me and I hope I'm not daydreaming. He he

Altaïr · Oct 22, 2023

Good to hear, thanks for the feedback

Xremh · Oct 22, 2023

Thanks a lot to Noor Nehan and Altaïr for all your support!
This is the process I used to solve this problem without download or disable applications:
1.- Open the Android native file manager app through the configuration panel.
1.1.- In my case I look for “Files” and open the storage option.
1.2.- Then select “Documents and others”
2.- As shown in the video shared by Altaïr:
2.1.- You must open the application menu and select "New window".
2.2.- Detach the app from the full screen.
2.3.- Then press and hold its icon and select "Split top".
2.4.- Select the other instance of the app.
3.- With the screen divided into two. On one side put the downloads folder and on the another one put the game folder.
4.- Finally drag the folder's content over the other, to do this:
4.1.- Press and hold to mark the folder.
4.2.- Release and hold down again so that the drag icon appears.
4.3.- Move it and drop over the game folder.

Done!