Hi.. there's a game that I play and when you load it there's a notice saying "Downloading game files"
On the iPhone/iPad etc these files are stores in /Apps/App Name/FILES HERE
but I can't find the files on android. anyone know why they're not showing up on android?
thanks
I have no clue best of luck tho
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Because the developer can choose where to store the app data, and may use a different naming scheme depending on the application. You should probably look in the /data folder for the application data.
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anyone have nova game saves and know where to paste that in what folder, my nephew deleted my saves and i dont want to start from the beginning again, thanks!
any help guys?
I believe under the gameloft folder on the SD card. That's where the game data is anyways. Why don't you visit the developer website as I'm sure you might find the info there.
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I have noticed that android apps are horrible with file management. When you install an app on the phone it installs a whole new file hierarchy.
Example... when you install Meme Generator it creates a memegenerator folder within that folder it caches Favorites, Instances, Generators, and shares
when you delete the app it doesn't remove this folder or any of its contents​
My idea is an app that would scan folders and mark if the folder is useless or not. Especially the unknown data folders that say something like com.fatsecret.android and have nothing but random .dat files or a .nomedia folder/file. Almost like a registry checker for a PC.
Another idea is to have an app that scans the SD card and locates all media. It would tell you how many of what type of file you have on your phone, and allow you to mass move to selected folders (Not copy or transfer but actually move th file to its new location)
im no programer but these would be great apps if they were to be developed
It would be really great man, unfortunately, I'm not able to develop things like this, but let me know about if it's ready.
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Lmfao i neglected to mention I am only beginning to learn the android programming. So im in no position to even comprehend programming this ... but im researching the possibility.
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File management is very messy at the moment. Something needs to give!
I agree, I've been looking for a decent file manager, but haven't found anything yet!
theblacknight said:
I agree, I've been looking for a decent file manager, but haven't found anything yet!
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There are quite a few but 'Astro' seems to be the most popular. Give it a try!
I use Astro and i'm quite happy with it.
The question would be how to determine useless folders.
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The question would be how to determine useless folders.
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My initial idea was to use a system similar to a windows registry. Once the app starts for the first time it will create a database that stores folder data, which then it tries to match to an app that installed it. If the folder shows that the app that created it has been deleted it shows a red folder or has a negative mark next to it, if its still installed it shows a positive or green folder. This way you can get rid of the bad folders.
My second idea was to have an app create a drop folder for certain file types. For instance a folder like MY DOCUMENTS that has the folders MUSIC, PICTURES, AND VIDEOS. When the app starts it has you select a folder to drop a specific file type (example .MP3 files into MY DOCUMENTS/MUSIC). The all then media scans the phone and locate all matching file types and MOVES the file not COPYS.
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Something kinda similar to what you want was introduced in FroYo. It gives each app a directory (on the SD card I don't know about onboard memory) that is automatically deleted by the system when the app is installed. Currently it has a few fairly big bugs but hopefully they will get fixed and developers will start to use it.
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Something kinda similar to what you want was introduced in FroYo. It gives each app a directory (on the SD card I don't know about onboard memory) that is automatically deleted by the system when the app is installed. Currently it has a few fairly big bugs but hopefully they will get fixed and developers will start to use it.
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That sounds liie it will be excellent once its implemented. I'm sure as most new things take time to catch on this will probably take a little while for it to happen. Maybe Google is going to make it mandatory for devs to do this.
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It wouldn't necessarily have to be an app but some process that would make create or add to (create a sub-directory) default folders. I'm not saying it has to be a window like system but as simple as it gets Music, Images, Documents, Downloads maybe a spare folder for necessary background files (Hidden) But accessible when needed. The biggest problem here is that I don't think too many people that want this solution are programmers. because if you know how to program then you spend all day sorting throu this stuff anyway.
Well i'm on 2.2.1 and the system still keeps the settings folders in /dbdata/databases/*packagename* after you uninstalled it.
I usually resort to deleting the folders in adb shell when programming and testing apps.
So it seems there is need for this and there is no such tool yet?
I might start on it then, do you think there is enough intrest in something like that?
Help me with the most difficult and important step, invent a name for such an app !
Sounds like a useful tool. Great idea.
I'm constantly searching through my sd card and trying to figure out what can be deleted.
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mobbeel said:
I use Astro and i'm quite happy with it.
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Have you tried file expert? So much functionality for free.
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Dark3n said:
Well i'm on 2.2.1 and the system still keeps the settings folders in /dbdata/databases/*packagename* after you uninstalled it.
I usually resort to deleting the folders in adb shell when programming and testing apps.
So it seems there is need for this and there is no such tool yet?
I might start on it then, do you think there is enough intrest in something like that?
Help me with the most difficult and important step, invent a name for such an app !
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Name ideas
-sd looter
-Datei Objekts (file objects in German)
-file euphoria
-Zen management
-SD filed or SDefiled
Just a few to spark interest.
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Allright, here we go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013063
First version is out, please help me test it.
This needs to be created. I'm just sorry I can't do any of the programming.
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Hi all,
Loving my Optimus 3D but can't seem to work out how to rename files and folders. I know once you have taken a photo it gives you the option to Rename, but I was wondering how I could go back and rename photos and video files, and folders from before (without connecting to my computer). Anyone know?
Also can you create folders within the phone for content? And can you organize content in the Applications section, e.g. sorting Downloads in order or placing them in different categories.
Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
karlgent said:
Hi all,
Loving my Optimus 3D but can't seem to work out how to rename files and folders. I know once you have taken a photo it gives you the option to Rename, but I was wondering how I could go back and rename photos and video files, and folders from before (without connecting to my computer). Anyone know?
Also can you create folders within the phone for content? And can you organize content in the Applications section, e.g. sorting Downloads in order or placing them in different categories.
Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
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To rename files and folders and create folders on your phone you'd have to have an explorer app that allows you to browse your filesystem. I'm not aware of any browser apps that don't require root (ie. Astro or Root Explorer) but then again, I've never had the need for one and always had my phones rooted.
You might wanna be carefull when renaming folders and files though.
I don't think the standard launcher allows changing the contents of the applications drawer.
Thanks for the response, appreciate it. At the risk of sounding like a total noob, what do you mean when you say having your phone rooted? I'm total new to smart phones and always just had an old simple mobile.
Also, is the Optimus 3D like the iPhone in that you need to hack it to install apps downloaded from your PC for free or can you install any apps via PC
get "estrongs file explorer". it's free and does many many many more amazing things than just letting you rename files without root requirement.
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Thanks for the response, appreciate it. At the risk of sounding like a total noob, what do you mean when you say having your phone rooted? I'm total new to smart phones and always just had an old simple mobile.
Also, is the Optimus 3D like the iPhone in that you need to hack it to install apps downloaded from your PC for free or can you install any apps via PC
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Rooting a phone basically gets you super access, kind of like having an administrator account on Windows. It comes in handy for example when you want to use custom roms, get complete file access, use screenshot tools etc.
And an Android phone is in no way an iPhone when it comes to installing apps. There's an option that when turned on allows the installation of apps you didn't get from the Market (it's in the Application section of your options menu). Presuming you only use free programs you downloaded you can just put the .apk file on your internal or external sd card and install it, either by using a file browser (such as the mentioned Estrong) to find the apk or using a separate app installer which you can download from the Market.
Awesome, thanks for the reply really appreciate it, and I actually understand it now.
So if I downloaded and installed an app or game from the internet for free, that usually had to be bought on the Android market or from Gameloft for example, could you get in trouble or banned/blocked in any way?
Sorry if this is a noob/inappropriate question
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no. google actiually lets you do what you want with your device.
Awesome, good to know. I'm really wanting the Gangstar games from gameloft but they aren't available to purchase via Gameloft yet. I can download the pirated versions and install them, but would Gameloft cause any problems when I did so or would I always have to play in airplane mode?
Most pirated software works just like the original version, just check if there's any installation instructions. The biggest disadvantage in my opinion is not being able to update pirated software through the Market.
You can use Polaris Office included in the phone as file explorer for all the naming, copying etc.. The name is a bit misleading
Nice, I didn't know that Polaris was a glorified file browser. Works great for viewing, editing and removing files and folders.
So, to the topicstarter, this is all you need to do the things you want. You can edit your filesystem and browse to your downloaded apps to install them (for example create a map called DownloadedApps, connect your phone to your pc, copy any downloaded apps to the map you created, disconnect, use Polaris to browse to the DownloadedApps map and click on any app you want to install).
If you want to rename a file or folder just long press on it and you'll be presented with all the options you need.
Yeah, I just had a play around with it, looks and works really good. Thanks for all the help folks much appreciated.
PS - If anyone could provide instructions and a link on how to install the Gangstar games (hereby showing me how to install ripped games at the same time) I would very much appreciate it. Been having no luck getting it to work
I'm wondering if there's an application that will map a local android folder to a network share/drive.
The reason being is I want my other applications to be able to access files on my PC inside the native applications. I currently can browse my PC's shares via applications like ES File Explorer, but the shares you setup in file explorer apps are not available to other applications natively.
For example:
I would like to map the local android folder \\SDCARD\PCMusic
to \\PC\My Music
this would allow the native media players to be able to search the \\SDCARD\PCMusic folder and find everything contained on the PC over Wifi
(NOTE: I don't actually want to use this for music, I was just using an example)
I would love any suggestions you have!
Head on over to the Google Play Store and pick up a free app called Samba Filesharing. It will share the folders you set from your phone so your PC can see them in a similar way that your Xbox sees your media files on your PC. It's sweet.
It should be noted that doing this will run a service in the background of your phone to keep the files sharing alive.
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This is the opposite of what was asked
rorytmeadows said:
Head on over to the Google Play Store and pick up a free app called Samba Filesharing. It will share the folders you set from your phone so your PC can see them in a similar way that your Xbox sees your media files on your PC. It's sweet.
It should be noted that doing this will run a service in the background of your phone to keep the files sharing alive.
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I'm also trying to map a network share to a local folder on my mini android pc..
Surely there is a way to do this..??
Total commander and its accompanying module just do that.
@palmwangja: I don't believe it's true that TotalCommander will do it.
It can access network folders, but it does not map a network folder onto a local folder.
Afternoon guys,
I am trying to find the game save files on my tablet but am having no luck. It's rooted and unlocked. Where would they be and what are they saved under? .dat? .dex?
I am looking to edit them if possible to mess about with the game stats.
Thanks
Ronnie715 said:
I am trying to find the game save files on my tablet but am having no luck. It's rooted and unlocked. Where would they be and what are they saved under? .dat? .dex?
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App-specific data is stored in /data/data/name.of.the.app.
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App-specific data is stored in /data/data/name.of.the.app.
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Thanks for the reply. I am aware of that but there are folders and files within that directory and i don't know which is the game save.
Anyone?
Ronnie715 said:
Anyone?
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Might help us if you told us which game it was you were trying to find.
One you know the app, look up the android name, find the /data/data/com.appname (example) folder (as _that already said) and look inside - no guarantees that you can edit the save games though.
Another place might be on the sdcard /android/data and yes again some apps just plonk it in /data on the sdcard
It all depends what you are looking for - which we don't know ....
Use a file explorer like ES File Explorer and do a search for the app
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Its clash of clans.
Guys, I know how to access the folder where the info is. Thats not the problem I'm having. The problem is which file INSIDE the folder is the game save. It's not like it's labeled .gamesave...
Ronnie715 said:
Its clash of clans.
Guys, I know how to access the folder where the info is. Thats not the problem I'm having. The problem is which file INSIDE the folder is the game save. It's not like it's labeled .gamesave...
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There is no one file it different for every game only real way is to play around with the data folder or see if the developer will tell you. In some games it's a whole folder.
One of the files is all weird characters and letters. Anyway to decipher it?