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`adb shell mv` moves files but app doesn't work anymore, while it works if I move the same files via file manager
I try to move account-related files/directories of an app (for account changing purposes) via adb shell mv. Moving the files works great, but the app hangs while loading/login.
If I move the files ...
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Any shared R/W folder for any app and adb?
I have a simple question about android but I just can't find any answer:
Is there any folder in a recent Android (10+) that is accessible in R/W to any application and also to adb shell, without root?
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ADB Shell / Magisk : Add folder to /system problem
I have an old phone on which I installed a new custom ROM, but the WiFi does not work because /system/etc/wifi is missing. I just have to move the vendor's folder from system/vendor/etc/wifi with ...
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Why does the use of symlinks in /system gradually erode available space?
I am working on a routine for swapping dictionaries on an e-reader (Nook Simple Touch--Android 2.1). I've got the shell commands nailed down and have constructed an app using Tasker. It all works ...
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When performing an adb pull of an entire device, why do I see /proc/self/root in pathnames repetitively?
When performing adb pull / on a non-rooted device, I see hundreds of items with pathnames that begin with /proc/self/root/proc/self/root/proc/self/root/proc/self/root/proc/self/root/proc/self/root/...
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How to pull app data from the phone (without root)
I'm trying to pull down app from the phone, and see the files within
First I used App Inspector to get a package name.
Then few options to get the actual apk down, but no luck.
So I"ve done
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Accessing device with broken touch sensor and LCD using adb
After a drop, my phone's (Galaxy J3 6v) screen (both LCD and touch sensor) are completely unresponsive. I believe I have USB debugging turned on, but cannot be sure.
I have a Linux machine with ...
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Doing the equivalent of "adb pull", but initiated from the Android device, not via adb
I have a rooted Oreo Android device, and I can use "adb pull" from my linux machine to retrieve copies of files and directories from my device.
However, I want to get a full copy of each and every ...
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Can't find where my file is when using adb (it seems to be there)
I will try and keep this brief. I am "working" on trying to get the sidelights on a custom 10" android display with sidelights (for meeting signage) to work.
I am just starting to try and follow the ...
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Is there a way to install Android SDK offline for Samsung galaxy tab a 8.0 so I can use ADB to manage my root I'm running 5.0.2
ADB Help For Samsung galaxy tab a 8.0 user
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Samsung Galaxy Note 1 /sdcard/ folder tree
Hi I am searching for the factory folder tree for Samsung Galaxy Note 1.
I want the folder tree, so I can perform adb shell commands to access these directories. In a quest of recovering data.
e.g. ...
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Unable to copy files to /sdcard
Due to a configuration error I made combined with an OTA update (Android 4.1.2), I had to re-unlock my bootloader to regain root on my GSM Galaxy Nexus. This process wipes the entire phone, including /...
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