Question: Android Developer
→ is there any way to read the .trash directory?
→ we can copy or save the file before delete ?
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It was recommended for us to remove the project and re-start, but when I did this, all of my files were gone, and they’re not in the trash either (OSX).
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In Android, the .Trash directory is not a standard directory used for storing deleted files. Instead, deleted files are typically moved to the system’s Trash or Recycle Bin, which is managed by the operating system.
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Yes, there are ways to read the .trash directory on Android, provided you have the necessary permissions and access to the file system. Typically, this directory is hidden from regular access due to privacy concerns and system protection, but with appropriate file management tools or programming techniques, you can potentially access it.
Additionally, you can copy or save files before deleting them to prevent data loss. This can be done programmatically within your app by implementing file backup functionality or using a file management library that allows for easier file manipulation.
For more detailed information and guidelines on how to do this, click here.
To read the .trash directory in an Android data recovery application, you would need:
- Root access: Most of the time, accessing hidden directories like
.trashrequires root access to the device, as Android restricts access to certain system directories for security and privacy reasons. - File permissions: Ensure the app has the appropriate permissions (
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGEorMANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEfor accessing storage on Android 10 and above). - App-specific implementation: If the
.trashfolder is created by a specific app, you may need to interact with that app’s internal data structures or use the app’s APIs (if available).
Without root access or specific app APIs, directly reading the .trash folder may not be feasible.
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