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Need tech support (android bullshit) (resolved)

So, I want to add some files to a hidden directory, the only issue is I can't see the directory.

Its a retroarch core that isn't avalibke in-app

How do I force android to show hidden directories? (I don't think root is an option)

It was a matter of wrong core, managed to install it in a public folder, will keep this here in case anyone wants this for future reference

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  • You mean directories starting with a .?

    Depends on the file manager, nothing to do with Android. Which file manager do you use?

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    • I mean private directories like app data.

      I tried the stock retroid one. Fossify and thunar on my PC, none worked

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      • Oh, stuff in Android folder?

        That's been restricted since I think Android 11.
        You can still access it using a computer with MTP.

        Though there may be some better solution I don't know of.

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      • I believe you need root to access those, plus a file manager that supports it (I use Mixplorer which does). Otherwise, as someone else suggested, you can access them from a computer over ADB or MTP.

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  • I have the option to see hidden files using Material Files (won't let you look inside Android folder tho); if you need something more heavy duty there's Ghost Commander. Both are available on F-Droid. There's also Files from GrapheneOS, which might be available on the Play Store, but not sure about that one.

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    • Thank you.

      Actually found a solution for what I needed without using this but this might help for future reference, rhx

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