Trying to delete a folder with Termux

Question

I'm trying to delete a file Android will not let me delete it. Trying to use Termux, I can't seem to find the file. I used termux-setup-storage, and per the instructions entered:

cd /storage/sdcard0/FilesAndFolders

And get

bash: cd: /storage/sdcard0/FilesAndFolders: No such file or directory

I'm working with Android 11, and I am a real novice at this. I can't figure out what file path they want. Suggestions?

Even though I'm using:

rm -rf [directory name]

it still comes back saying the Directory is not empty. No command I try deletes this file. The file name at the end of the string has a black diamond with a question mark on it.

I tried SD Maid to no avail, Termux didn't work. I'm considering a factory reset as my only option. The file is a .mp4. I tried *.MP4, but no luck. I've tried deleting the folder and the file in every way I could find. I traced the file from the tree, sometimes it tells me the file doesn't exist when I can see it in the tree.

Is there any way to delete this file?

Answer 1

I think the path is incorrect.

• Try one folder at a time from the top and see when it fails.
• Or install a file explorer app to look at what's there. I use X-plore.

I am not associated with it.

Answer 2

Sorry for the mistake, I think I am wrong on what I wrote !!! I double checked to make sure that I got the right answer and solution for this, so here it is :

1. Double-check the file path: Use the ls command in Termux to verify the path to the directory containing the file.
2. Try using absolute paths: Instead of relative paths, use absolute paths like /sdcard/.
3. Consider using wildcards: If you're unsure of the exact file name, use wildcards like *.mp4.
4. Check file permissions: Use the ls -l command to see the file permissions. If it's read-only, use chmod to change them. If these don't work, you might need to explore more advanced methods like using a root explorer or a factory reset, or uninstalling and reinstalling the app might help. However, I'd recommend trying the above suggestions first.

Let me know if you have any other questions or if you need further assistance.

• hopefully nobody is mad or upset about the previous answer :(

Answer 3

i know what's the problem out there ! the problem is that you are in the folder that you are using to start a project on anything like python, javascript or npm, and it won't delete itself because you are in the folder ! if you are still in the folder, do exit the folder by doing this :

cd

and after that, you have to use this command :

rm -rf [Directory name]

the directory name is the name of the folder you are using for example cloning a github project which you could find the folder's name by using this command :

ls

and after that it will show you the folder's in the root that are present, and now you will do this command :

rm -rf github-boost

and you are done ! if it is asking for deleting files, do type the command yes !

Happy to help you Chief !!!

• MikePinku <3