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I am building and debugging apps in Eclipse Juno using Android Java API 17, using an Asus Nexus 7 16gb Android 4.2.1(not rooted). I am unable to locate the folder the app is installed into or the (data) app database folder it is stored in, and have exported the APK, and installed it manually as well as using the Eclipse Debug and Run options to install the app during debugging. Is there something I am missing about 4.2.1 and the Nexus 7 Tablet ?

The "Settings" menu in JellyBean allows me to delete the data and un-install the app, so it is installed correctly as far as that part goes. I can run, debug, add data, read write to SQLite, just cannot locate the app in the file system.

Would like to be able to see the app and database if possible on this device. Thanks for any help you may provide

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Development-related questions should be asked in StackOverflow.com :) – geffchang Feb 15 at 5:57
The question is not about developement, is about android (despite developing an app) – Peter Feb 15 at 8:22

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By default, Android folders /system and /data are partially hidden for the user, that means you won't be able to see any or all of the contents in that folder, thus not being able to see the app you've just pushed to the phone.

You will need to root your phone to be able to show all the folders/files in those partitions. Any file explorer with root options (such as root explorer or ES Explorer) will let you view those folders (with root).

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Thanks Peter, I assumed something on those lines, I have a DROID with 2.x and this was not a problem with that device. I do notice the Apps I get from the App Store DO show in the Apps folder. I have also read that rooting a Google Nexus 7 only partially "roots" it and there are hidden "partitions" remaining after the root. – user28468 Feb 15 at 8:51
FLOW, Get a life - if it is Android related, it is NOT off topic. Like I said, get a life. closed as off topic by Flow♦ 8 hours ago Questions on Android Enthusiasts - Stack Exchange are expected to relate to Android within the scope defined in the FAQ. Consider editing the question or leaving comments for improvement if you believe the question can be reworded to fit within the scope. Read more about closed questions here. – user28468 Feb 15 at 17:57

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