Tutorial How to access Data & OBB folder on Android 11 and above

[AndnixSH]

Starting with Android 11+, access to Android/data and /Android/obb is restricted by Google. Restrictions are related to security. Sensitive information may be stored in these folders. You would need a computer to access them normally, however there is still a way to access Android/data and /Android/obb directory without a PC

Shizuku app
Download Shizuku from Play Store or other sources: Download | Shizuku

Read user manual how to start Shizuku User manual | Shizuku

Once you have started Shizuku, go to Authorized apps list.

Choose the file explorer app you want to authorize. If the file explorer app is already running, make sure to close it

You can now access Android/data and /Android/obb in read-write mode without permission (Notice the small Shizuku icon of Android folder)

Other methods
You can see ZArchiver's guide how to grant access to Android/data and /Android/obb without Shizuku/ADB

ZArchiver - Storage access permissions

ZArchiver Storage access permissions

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[zverilius]

Thanks!

 

[Yaskashije]

We can't access our own obb folder, but CIA can sniff my waifu pics folder huh.
This is some comparative grievance we have here.

Thanks as always for your help tho.

 

[Mjinverness]

Thanks!

Hi

 

[wakey]

cool

 

[abdue]

Finally, Thanks alot

 

[zakariahamdoun]

Thanks

 

[awhin12]

Ok

 

[awhin12]

ب

 

[SaeedRaouf]

didnt work any more

 

[SaeedRaouf]

didn't work with me any help

 

[AndnixSH]

didn't work with me any help

Contact app developer to fix the problem

 

[GG78]

Files - Apps on Google Play

This app is a shortcut to the file manager of the settings app.

play.google.com

This gives the access to "Android/Data" back (for backup/copy & delete (writing is still locked without root)

Its a shortcut wich forces the hidden old files to become visible & usable.

Using it on my Google Pixel with Android 11 ??

 

[Sung·Jin-Woo]

is this same on data?

 

[Maxevil]

Doesn't work now?? I had used this method for months but I just tried to access obb & get can't use this folder

 

[GG78]

Doesn't work now?? I had used this method for months but I just tried to access obb & get can't use this folder

Android 11? Still works use the shortcut i posted above. For Android 12, i dunno i dont have and i will never update to 12 (i hate that design look)

 

[Maxevil]

Android 11? Still works use the shortcut i posted above. For Android 12, i dunno i dont have and i will never update to 12 (i hate that design look)

I wanted to paste obb. I'm also using android 11.

Earlier maybe few months ago I could paste obb with x-plore but it didn't worked now. Also tried your app.

 

[GG78]

I wanted to paste obb. I'm also using android 11.

Earlier maybe few months ago I could paste obb with x-plore but it didn't worked now. Also tried your app.

In the files shortcut you need to copy things to the Android folder, then "touch & hold" the file til you can drag & move it. Its a bit weird but you will learn to get used to it.

 

[AndnixSH]

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