File location/removal - samsung s9 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a file that only appears in the download directory when posting to a forum or such. Its in the top download selection menu. I have used search programs like sd maid and it cand fint the file. It must be in the emulated directory but not accessible. Dont really want to root the phone. Is there a way or program to access the file.

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[Q] Searching files inside the phone

Hello!
This may sound like a dumb question but how do I search for a document (pdf, doc xls...) which I know is the SD card but I don't remember where exactly?
If use the search feature, even though I remember the file name, it wont find anything, is there a plugin or another app to install to be able to search for files on the phone?
I have an Xperia Mini Pro SK17i
If you do a search in the market for Explorer. Explorer will search both the files on the phone and the files on your memory card. Explorer is a free app. The makers of Explorer also have an app call Root Explorer which has further options for rooted phones. Both are great
Thank you!
But isn't it ironic that a Master of Search like Google didn't put a simple file search feature in his OS? :-/
I use astro file manager, pretty fast
I just downloaded File Expert which is a file explorer and allows you to create an FTP or Web server on the phone to access the file via wifi. Haven't tested yet but seems pretty cool

[Q] SD card and GoLauncher question

I'm a new forum member and a relative noob when it comes to all things Android and Tablets and Nook Tablets. I have a an unrooted Nook Tablet and need help with a few things,please.
1: I use GoLauncher as my launcher and I have all my apps in folders on my homke screen, but the folder icons are small. Any way to make them larger?
2: How do you install an app to the sd card. When I download an app it loads into the Nook. Also, how do you install an app from the sd card?
3: When I access my sd card and I long press a folder the only option I get is to delete the file. The Nook manual says that a menu should pop up.
4: Also,I see no "app" folder on my sd card. Where is it?
Thanks for any help as my old brain does not work like it used to. Also, thanks for all the info contributed by everybody that I've already gleaned from this forum.
Jim
Since you are not rooted (and neither am I), I will assume you followed instructions to install basic apps like the launcher and a file manager by emailing them to yourself. I will also assume you have installed an sdcard. The file manager will allow you to explore the contents of the card. Find a folder called MyFiles or similar. This is where to pur downloaded apk files.
Use your desktop computer to find and download apk files. Now move the files from your desktop to the Nook. Some folks will plug the Nook into the computer, navigate, and drag and drop from there. Others, like myself, will do it wirelessly via Dropbox, FTP or a simple WiFi client. Search for "WiFi File Transfer apk" to do it this way.
Once the apk is in the Nook, use a file manager to navigate to it, tap on it and the package installer should pop up. Install. If the package manager offers to move the app to the sdcard, do it.
BTW, my "old brain" is 69. Find me on Facebook "Don Birdsall" and I'll help you more.
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go launcher
i'm using HTC Explorer how to move Go launcher themes or Go launcher EX to SD card
plzz help me..... i'm facing low memory problem help meee
THXZ in Advance

[Q] root access with ES File Explorer?

Will someone please help me get root access with ES File Explorer?
I was looking for a good file explorer utility with a root explorer feature. I already had ES File Explorer installed and saw that it supposedly has a root explorer feature. Well, I've searched all through it and I must be missing something because I can't find any way to explore anything on my NT except for the sd card.
I've went into the settings, down to the Root settings and checked Root Explorer and Mount File System but this hasn't seemed to help. I see no way to "get to" the root directory. If I try using the up arrow to move up a level in the directory tree, I can't get up any further than the sd card. It just say press again to close.
What am I missing?
Thanks to anyone that may be able to help get to where I want to be.
- Byron
In settings, and you need to set home directory as "/". Then you'll have access to the entire file system.
What tgraves said as I have complete access to my nook with Es File explorer.
duh! That was so easy. Now I really feel like an idiot.
I think my wife is right. Sometimes I can make even the simplest things seem soooo hard...
Thanks for your help guys.
- Byron
Not a problem
I wanted to say thanks as well as I was wondering the same thing today, didn't think it would be so simple as just changing the home
ES File Explorer Root
Good tip.
Thanks
don't worry... this was a great thread to start because i just found it with google and was looking for this answer also!
whoot!
Tell your wife she's always right
Trust me...
If you don't want to change your home directory to '/', you hit favorites and hit the icon that looks like a phone. That should take you to '/'. I think that's what the icon looked like. Anyways it's in the favorites menu.
tgraves said:
In settings, and you need to set home directory as "/". Then you'll have access to the entire file system.
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I had been looking for the exact same thing. Thanks for your help.
I have the little phone icon so I assume I'm in the root directory. Next question - since this is where the additional 12 GB of space is, is there a "best place" to put my files that I don't want to tote around on my sd card? We're talking music, docs, etc.
Also - Is there a method so I can see "/" when connected to my laptop? Would rather move files directly to the root directory than have to copy to sd card then copy/paste to "/"
I find root explorer to be better.
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in the setting, tick all the boxes for "root settings" then from the "/" directory, you will be able to access the internal storage and others ( sd, 1gb space allowance)
What I meant was, is there any specific folder under "/" that I should put my own stuff in, or maybe create a new one?
B&N put all the reserved free space in '/data'. See this thread for workarounds. Accessing it via USB is another story, so you'll probably need to copy files to the 1gb partition then move it. Another option would be to use Wifi File Manager. Depending on the speeds you get via USB it may not be a bad alternative.
When using ES File Explorer to move music files from /data to /data/media it says "invalid path." When I tried moving it to a new folder I created under /data, it also failed.
Questions:
1. Is every folder under /data locked away from access thru ES File Explorer?
2. Is my only option to store content directly under /data?
Root the Access.
hi..
I have ES File Explorer installed and i want to install other font(.ttf). but when try to copy from sdcard and paste in '/system/font' folder, it shows an error : copy failed.
In Setting --> Root Setting, only first two options are enabled 1) Root Explorer and 2) Up to Root. other two 3) Mount File System and 4) Backup System Apps are disabled.
Also, when I try to check 1st one Root Explorer, it shows an error:
When 'SU Request' dialog popup, please select 'always allow'
can any one help me to install font in my android device?
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i cannot erase any file with any root explorer
sasuke512 said:
i cannot erase any file with any root explorer
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Have you enabled Root Explorer's "Mount R/W"?

[Q] how to get apps onto the actual sd card

How can I get my apps to the ad card?
I'm rooted and running the stock Rom with all bloat removed..I will switch to cyanogen Rom when it comes out
Thanx
Rob
You can do it one of 3 ways. Grab es file explorer from the market and download it set it up to your preferences. Look for the menu boxes at the top right and select app manager. Then choose to muti-select and choose which apps you want backed up and long press on one of the apps and select backup.
Or
The quickest is grab root explorer from the market and download it, give it su permissions if your rooted and open it up and select data-app(long press on app), copy whole folder and back out gently, select sdcard and paste to folder of your choice.
Or
Last but not least, Titanium Backup/MyBackup Pro and use these apps to backup anything on the file system you want. Also requires root/such permissions.
Hope this helps you out.
I have root explorer... I dont have a folder called data-app...on my root dir or on my sd....
is that the name of folder I'm looikin for?
thanx for the help
Rob
I have root explorer... I dont have a folder called data-app...on my root dir or on my sd....
is that the name of folder I'm looikin for?
thanx for the help
Rob
I'm looking to move all my apps to the removable sd
When you open use root explorer it will open a list of directory files it will look like this (/) up at the top of the phone, this called mount. This the master directory of every file structure of the phone. You want to look for a directory file called data, select to open it. Then find the folder called App in the directory, this where all your apps are located for the most. Then long press on app folder and new commands will arise from the long press, then select copy from the commands. Then hit the back button to get back to your original directory file and then paste to your sdcard placement of your choice.

Really hidden files

Hi all,
I've installed some mag's readers and i was curious with the files the applications use (pdf, or ... ?).
I was unable to find any file.
I can read the mag offline and the space available is less after a mag download so i'm quite sure they are on the phone (galaxy note 2).
With detailed used space, before and after a mag download, i've seen the space is used in Application folder, but where ???
Can't see anything in Android folder.
I've selected "view hidden files" in es explorer but no more chance.
I can see some files starting with '.' but just a few ones and none with the size of the mag or in application folders.
So it's seems there are other ways to really hide files or folders.
Any idea ?

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