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How to check user folder in Android Studio?

I made a file on the default folder using the following code:

FileOutputStream fileOutputStream = openFileOutput("data.dat",MODE_PRIVATE);
fileOutputStream.write("Hakuna Matata".getBytes());
fileOutputStream.close();

The file is created and stored, I can read it using FileInputStream and openFileInput.

I want to check this file using the Android Studio Device File Explorer, I think my file was stored in a folder inside /data/user/0/, but I can not see this /user/ folder.

It seems like I need some permissions to see this folder.

Is there any way to access my file using the Device File Explorer?

Solution

  • I think my file was stored in a folder inside /data/user/0/, but I can not see this /user/ folder.

    Paths seen by apps do not necessarily match what you will see in Android Studio's Device File Explorer or in adb shell.

    Most likely, your files can be found in /data/data/.../files/, where ... is your application ID.