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Arps

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May 14, 2014
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Hello! I am in desperate need of help, and would appreciate it if someone could do just that. I seem to have a unique problem. At least, I can't find a similar problem with a solution.
My problem is I need to access a hidden folder on my Galaxy S4 mini. The screen of the S4 is cracked and completley unresponsive. The phone still powers on and can be accessed via USB on my computer. The folder is stored on the phone itself, as ''.readinglist'' I have tried the obvious USB connection and ''show hidden files'', but no hidden files show up. I also tried connecting it to my android tablet, which almost seemed to work. I could access the normal gallery, but couldn't browse the files in my phone. I tried a file manager on the tablet, but the phone didn't show up. I cannot install apps on my phone, change it's USB settings, or really do anything other then connect to it.

I wonder if the solution would be to access the phone's files and change the file to a non-hidden file, rather then just attempt to access it as is.

If it helps I have a windows PC and an android tablet.
 

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