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ADB File System (fork)

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file system for connected android devices, using adb, forked to access root dir with adb root
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ADB File System

You can browse the files inside the connected Android devices using VSCode!

(experimental implementation)

Features

  • file system using ADB (adbkit)
    • browse devices
    • browse directries
      • currently under /sdcard folder only.
    • read file
    • write file
    • rename file/directory
    • move file/directory
    • create file/directory
    • delete file/directory

example

Getting Started

  • install this extension 'ADB File System'.
  • press F1 key in VSCode and select 'Setup Android Device Files Workspace'.
    • if the command does not appear, try with new window by CTRL+SHIFT+N.

Requirements

  • adb (android debug bridge) must be installed on your PC. It resides on the android SDK (platform-tools).
  • adb server needs to be started beforehand. command: adb start-server
  • You need at least one android device(s) connected to your PC.
    • usually via USB cable.
    • over wifi is also possible but need to follow some adb instructions (please see documents of adb).
  • target devices must have developer mode turned on, and also USB debugging enabled.

Extension Settings

  • No settings available

Known Issues

  • Currently, only files or folders under the /sdcard folder are available.

Release Notes

  • see CHANGELOG
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