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[Q] How to browse an .apk on your desktop?

Hello everyone. Although n00bs aren't allowed here, I do want to ask you a question that might be very n00bish. And maybe a little inappropriate. Or asked in the wrong section of this forum.
But here it goes: I want to try and edit a savegame for a game on my HTC Hero (baseball superstar 2010). So, first I tried to locate where all the files for this game could be installed on my phone. I did not succeed.
But with help from this forum, I found out that I might find the files by using Astro File Manager. I can use this app to click on the .apk from the game, that I have on my sdcard, and then choose the option 'browse file'. There, I find a lot of files! So, the first problem is solved.
The second problem is, that I cannot edit any of the files I then find. And I cannot find a file that has the datestamp of today, or yesterday, when I last played the game. Shouldn't there be a very recent file with the saved game data in it somewhere?
For me, it would be a lot easier if I could browse the apk on my desktop with a simple explorer. But if I hook up my sd-card to my pc, I cannot open the .apk. How can I accomplish this?
I hope I gave a decent description of my problems, and hopefully anyone can help me with A) finding out which file to edit B) how to open or edit this file and C) what to edit!
Thank you all in advance for your time and patience.

Use 7zip to open/extract the .apk file. You can use winrar too, but I like 7zip better. I'll try to find a link in a minute, or you can always google it if I don't post back quick enough for you.

Your questions are reeallly noobish ;-P
Apk files store libraries and other static files of your applications - there you could find images, texts, code, etc., but not runtime data like savegames. Look into /data/{package-name}/ - you could find package name in many places, I think it's in Settings -> Manage applications, but I'm not sure.

Very noobish yes
I have done something in the meanwhile, and that is: buy the real deal from the market. I no longer seem to have the .apk, but that should be no problem. Now the real game is officially installed onto my phone.
But ... where? I have tried looking in /data with my file managers, but they say that the folder is empty! So... where are my apps installed then? They must be on my phone somewhere. Do I have to root my phone in order to see anything in the /data/folder?

dekraan said:
Do I have to root my phone in order to see anything in the /data/folder?
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I'm not sure, but I think so. This directory is read-protected, so apps can't steal data of other apps. And I've mistaken: it's /data/app/{package-name}.

Hmmm. Do you know a good way to do that? I have a HTC Hero with the 2.1-update1 firmware (so my phone tells me!).

dekraan said:
Do I have to root my phone in order to see anything in the /data/folder?
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I think I'm correct in saying yes. I use RootExplorer and can see my apks in data/app, but if I use AndExplorer I can't.

XperiaX10iUser said:
I think I'm correct in saying yes. I use RootExplorer and can see my apks in data/app, but if I use AndExplorer I can't.
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Hi There,
I've opened another thread to stop the clutter, but: I have installed Root Explorer and used (I thought) Universal Androot to root my mobile phone. It did install Superuser, but when I open Root Explorer, I don't get a prompt to put it on the superuser list... so nothing seems to work. Do you know what I should do, and how I can do that?

dekraan said:
Hi There,
I've opened another thread to stop the clutter
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But thought you'd clutter the forum instead.
dekraan said:
but: I have installed Root Explorer and used (I thought) Universal Androot to root my mobile phone.
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You might be best searching your phones forum for a solution unless someone can offer you help here.

Iirc, savedata and settings would be in /data/data/com.gamevil.bs2010/
probably in a folder named "files".
start by looking in there.
other apps would be in /data/data/[packagename]

[Q] deleting a pdf

hi,
i found that i have duplicate pdf files on my kyros (7015) but i dont know how to delete them...can someone tell how? i would be so appreciative!

try long-pressing the file then let go, a menu should appear. If not, I recommend Astro File Manager long press on file then go to edit then delete.

im very new at having a tablet...ive only had it about a week...i did manage to root it yesterday thou...i only saw that i had a duplicate file with adobe reader, and i dont seem to be able to delete it from there...i have a file manager called "andexplorer" but i dont seem to be able to find where the file is...it is one i downloaded from email, with the email program that came pre-loaded for gmail. where can i find this manager you mentioned? maybe ill have better luck...

Find cached files?

Hey
So i just got the Blizzard Authenticator from the Android Market, i know it's storing an xml file that has a token and some other information, i was wondering if there is any way i can find out where that file might be?
I want to find the file, because in that way i can sync the key between my computer and phone
Cheers
-Jazerix

It would most likely be in /data/data/package name/shared_prefs, where package name is the name of the apk (probably something like com.blizzard.authenticator).

Thanks for your reply, but when i check out the data folder, it's completetly empty
Is there any other way i can trace the file path?
P.S. i'm using a Nexus S with CyanogenMod
Edit: I'm able to find something on the SD Card (/sdcard/Android/data), but there is no file regarding the mobile authenticator

Ok, so i just bought Root Explorer, and the folder is no longer empty cheers, found the files ^^

Find Bluestacks SD Card Location in Your PC

Q. Whats Bluestacks?
A. Bluestacks is a Silicon Valley-based software company that produces BlueStacks App Player and BlueStacks Cloud Connect. Both products revolve around enabling Android applications to run on Windows PCs, Macintosh computers and Windows tablets. The company was founded in 2009 by Rosen Sharma, former CTO at McAfee and board member of Cloud.com.
Steps To Find SD Card in your PC
First Download 'Root Explorer' (Included Below) and Install 'Root Explorer' in Bluestacks
Decide on which directory to give access in BlueStacks. You can either choose an entire hard drive, or a particular folder of your choice.
Access the Windows Registry by going to Start >> Run and type in 'regedit' and hit Enter. This opens up the Registry Editor.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\ SharedFolder\0.
Right Click on 'Path' and click on 'Modify'.
Write the path of the folder which you want to include in SD card. (Example C:\SDCard)
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
You can find the folder at '(Root)/sdcard/bstfolder/ BstSharedFolder/'
Note
If u don't wanna change your Registry, You can simply copy and paste the file's that you want in SD Card at 'C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\SharedFolder\' and find the files at above location in Root Explorer (ie '(Root)/sdcard/bstfolder/ BstSharedFolder/').
PLEASE CLICK ON THANKS,,
PLEASE QUOTE FOR FURTHER INFO.

i dont get shared folder at all. wat can be the issue ? kndly help. i have BST.Utils in file explorer in bluestaks but no sharedfolder. also in windows too no sharedfolder avail !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
help to resolve

madroamer said:
i dont get shared folder at all. wat can be the issue ? kndly help. i have BST.Utils in file explorer in bluestaks but no sharedfolder. also in windows too no sharedfolder avail !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
help to resolve
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Which BlueStacks version you are using..??

downloaded 3 days back
http://cdn.bluestacks.com/downloads/0.7.3.766/BlueStacks_HD_AppPlayerPro_setup_0.7.3.766_REL.msi

madroamer said:
downloaded 3 days back
http://cdn.bluestacks.com/downloads/0.7.3.766/BlueStacks_HD_AppPlayerPro_setup_0.7.3.766_REL.msi
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Open Root Explorer and go to one of the following location.
(Root)/sdcard/bstfolder/BstSharedFolder/
(Root)/mnt/sdcard/bstfolder/BstSharedFolder/
If it still not working then reply with the screen shot of root explorer (in /bstfolder)

"Write the path of the folder which you want to include in SD card"
What do you mean?
Anyways... I wanted to find and open the obb folder. How?

Help, no such folder present
danish1994 said:
Open Root Explorer and go to one of the following location.
(Root)/sdcard/bstfolder/BstSharedFolder/
(Root)/mnt/sdcard/bstfolder/BstSharedFolder/
If it still not working then reply with the screen shot of root explorer (in /bstfolder)
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There is no such folder "User data" in "C/program files/bluestack/".
I want to install game data. What to do?
I have installed root explorer & running latest blue stack. Installed yesterday only.
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UPDATE : Let it bro. I change the registry & that solved the problem.
Actually i dont want to do that. But, couldn't wait to play games....

you guys should really read more than write. Just like OP said if you dont want to modify registry then just goto
C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\SharedFolder\
and paste your file there

Shared Folder problam
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\ Shared Folder\0
Dear Sir I can't find shared folder in my regedit please help me how access shared folder

ankushoo7 said:
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\ Shared Folder\0
Dear Sir I can't find shared folder in my regedit please help me how access shared folder
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You need to tick 'show hidden files and folders' in the options of windows explorer, to see this folder on your harddrive

Usefull
Thanks for d solution dude
It really helped:good:

If Program data folder not showing.
madroamer said:
i dont get shared folder at all. wat can be the issue ? kndly help. i have BST.Utils in file explorer in bluestaks but no sharedfolder. also in windows too no sharedfolder avail !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
help to resolve
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Make sure that hidden files and folders is unchecked. :good:

Thanks
Thank you sooo much :victory:
Helped a lot..
now i have all my bluestack/whatsapp files in pc..:good:

all system and hidden folder visibility is shown
cant find bstfolder either by root explorer or by es explorer in bluestacks
Sharedfolder visible in windows explorer
please check the pics and assist me to fix and enable bstfolder in my bluestacks
reply if you want any further info
THANK YOU

amir99 said:
all system and hidden folder visibility is shown
cant find bstfolder either by root explorer or by es explorer in bluestacks
Sharedfolder visible in windows explorer
please check the pics and assist me to fix and enable bstfolder in my bluestacks
reply if you want any further info
THANK YOU
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I have downloaded the last BS version today and i followed the regedit directions and the shared folder is now in:
/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder

Excorio said:
I have downloaded the last BS version today and i followed the regedit directions and the shared folder is now in:
/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder
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YEAH! Finally found it again! Thanks mate

Has anyone noticed that this shared folder has limited functionality when trying to transfer files from Bluestacks to the PC? It seems like if I try to copy something larger than ~300 megabytes Bluestacks will freeze up. Titanium backup is also unable to successfully use that shared folder as a backup location (also freezes up). I'm trying to find a good way to sync my app data (or at least transfer the Titanium Backup backups to my PC). Any ideas?

How to copy file from window to Bluestack or Bluestack to window
1) download and intall root explorer on your phone
2) go from your computer
3) My Documents/Downloads and paste there any files
4) now open root explorer n go to this path: sdcard/windows/documents/downloads
5) you will find your file under "Downloads"
so the folder "Downloads" is the only path through which files can be transferred between window(computer) and bluestack..

i cant find the iserdata folder in c:/programefiles/bluestacks
Friend I installed this rooted version of blue stacks.after installing it worked fine.then I wanted to copy a file from blue stack to PC but I couldn't find the folder use data in the c: drive.nowhere.please help.

iamawsome said:
Friend I installed this rooted version of blue stacks.after installing it worked fine.then I wanted to copy a file from blue stack to PC but I couldn't find the folder use data in the c: drive.nowhere.please help.
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try this : C:/ProgramData/Bluestacks/UserData

Need of Google storage File explorer.?

Google should provide it's own file explorer for management of files on any android device easy and secure. Maximum android don't come with a handy file explorer.I request Google to provide it's file explorer.

This is xda not Google.
You will never be heard if you say it here. Try contacting Google through their contact section in tips if you want but read below.
Another note, I doubt they'll take such a request. Just use es file explorer or something.
Use the Thanks button if I helped