Hi planet-h,
Where are downloaded (program or addon) files usually stored? In the internal device memory or on the SD card? What is the default storage location? On my PC I can't see any data either in the device memory nor on the SD card under "Android/Data/[program or addon names]/Files".
I'm asking because I format the SD card from time to time and of course don't want to lose any program data in the process. I'm using Android 13, and unfortunately I'm not a specialist for this OS version
Thanks in advance for your answer and have a nice day.
Android 13, default storage location for addon files
Android 13, default storage location for addon files
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Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
emm kah wrote:Where are downloaded (program or addon) files usually stored? In the internal device memory or on the SD card? What is the default storage location? On my PC I can't see any data either in the device memory nor on the SD card under "Android/Data/[program or addon names]/Files".
I'm asking because I format the SD card from time to time and of course don't want to lose any program data in the process. I'm using Android 13, and unfortunately I'm not a specialist for this OS version
The add on packs directly contain the content of the packs. It's in the APK. It's not stored anywhere.
The packs do cache the files (the files currently in use) in the private isolated storage of the pack app.
Apart from that, the files are not stored anywhere.
Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
Okay, I understand. I guess, I was still thinking too much "Windows" and not enough "Android".
Thanks for the reply and the OS lesson
Thanks for the reply and the OS lesson
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Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
Well, in the old days, before Android 10 and before scoped storage, it was exactly as you've expected it.
But with the newer, more restricted storage access, things changed significantly.
More details here:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=753
But with the newer, more restricted storage access, things changed significantly.
More details here:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=753
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Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
downloaded files from programs or addons on Android devices are usually stored in the internal device memory by default.
Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
GwenDouglas wrote:downloaded files from programs or addons on Android devices are usually stored in the internal device memory by default.
That was the case in the good old times, yes, but not any longer.
Addons on Android are usually stored within the app, which provide the content via SAF storage access framework.
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Re: Android 13, default storage location for addon files
planet-h wrote:GwenDouglas wrote:downloaded files from programs or addons on Android devices are usually stored in the internal device memory by default.
That was the case in the good old times, yes, but not any longer.
Addons on Android are usually stored within the app, which provide the content via SAF storage access framework.
Thank you for providing me with the information
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