TeamAmaze / TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Cannot open root files

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Description

Describe the bug

Amaze is unable to properly open root files for editing

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Open a text file file within root. For example: /data/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml
  2. Attempt to open the file
  3. A toast message with error will appear. The error varies depending on the app.

Expected behavior
The file should open properly in the selected app

Screenshots

https://imgur.com/a/F6SG1K5

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

  • Device: Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • OS: Android 11
  • Rooted: Yes; Magisk 21.2
  • Version: Amaze 3.5.3

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Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Reproduce the failure by opening /data/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml on a rooted Android 11 device, as described in the issue. Trace the error shown by the toast when the file is opened in the selected app. Done means root files open properly for editing without an error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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