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From: Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de>
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Subject: Re: Where are MMS-messages stored in Android 15 ?
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:32:07 +0100
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Carlos E.R., 2024-12-14 15:59:

> On 2024-12-14 12:11, Arno Welzel wrote:
>> Jesper, 2024-12-13 15:13:
>>
>>> I have now spent some time searching for ways to find where MMS-messages
>>> are stored on my OnePlus 12 mobile with Android 15. There is no end of
>>> suggestions on how to do this, but nothing I have tested works.
>>> Referring to menus or file structure not existing on my mobile.
>>> It can't be that difficult, can it?
>>
>> For security reasons *all* Apps store their data in their *private*
>> storage by default which is *not* accessible with file managers if you
>> don't have root access. If this would not be the case, *all* apps which
>> have the "read files" permission could read *all* your data, including
>> all your MMS, SMS, contacts and so on.
>>
>> Gaining root access usually also means you need to unlock the bootloader
>> of your device and install at least software like Magisk. This is often
>> not possible without wiping the whole device and even installing a
>> custom ROM.
>>
>>
> 
> I am not sure this is fully true. I make backups from Linux via USB 
> cable, and I get the WhatsApp store, the photos, many things. There are 
> just a few directories from the system that are not readable.

Yes - that's a *backup*. But *backup* is not "access files with a file
manager on the device" and not all apps allow to backup their data.


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Arno Welzel
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