[Phlix]

Hi all,

I am struggeling a bit to create the advancedsettings.xml in my Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/ directory. I am running Android 13 on a Pixel 7 and since Android 13 this directory is protected. 

First I tried to connect via PC and copy the files, but the permission is denied. Then I tried using different file explorers on the device like total commander or FV File Explorer. I then am able to get access to Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files, but I won't get write access to the userdata directory. Google Files only displays the Android/data/ as an empty directory.

So, any other ideas to try? Any chance to create and change files in that directory or any other way to link to my local database?

Cheers
Felix

[frodo19]

Try use kodi build file manager. In ATV12 and 11 the userdata folder visible there, as profile directory.

[Phlix]

Hi frodo19,

if I understand you correctly, I should use the built in file manager from Kodi. With this, I cannot get access to Android/data/.

Any other way to get the correct database connection to the android app? 

Cheers
Felix

[izprtxqkft]

if I understand you correctly, I should use the built in file manager from Kodi. With this, I cannot get access to Android/data/.

yes, you understood correctly but misinterpreted - kodi does not need to access Android/data/, it needs to access Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/

using the file manager, add a source to special://profile then copy to that location


reference -

https://kodi.wiki/view/File_manager

https://kodi.wiki/view/Special_protocol


if kodi cannot access Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/ then it is completely broken and would not even start - this is where everything is stored beyond the installation files

[Phlix]

Hi jepsizofye,

thanks a lot, that did work perfectly! :-)

Cheers
Felix

[izprtxqkft]

you're welcome

[DarrenHill]

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