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Locating files beginning with '$'

Locating files beginning with '$'

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SoulRawr
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12-22-2016, 08:42 PM
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I tried to watch the latest scrapyard wars episode while on the move and uploaded it using a viewer called Tubemate. The file began with a $ symbol, which made it disappear after download without an option to rename it—possibly because of the $500 charge at the start. I’m wondering where it ended up. Is it hidden since its name starts with a $, and would root access on an Android phone be necessary to recover it? Also, how can I reclaim the 1GB of storage space on my device?
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SoulRawr
12-22-2016, 08:42 PM #1

I tried to watch the latest scrapyard wars episode while on the move and uploaded it using a viewer called Tubemate. The file began with a $ symbol, which made it disappear after download without an option to rename it—possibly because of the $500 charge at the start. I’m wondering where it ended up. Is it hidden since its name starts with a $, and would root access on an Android phone be necessary to recover it? Also, how can I reclaim the 1GB of storage space on my device?

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boinaf16
Junior Member
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12-22-2016, 11:59 PM
#2
Menu key > Settings > Show hidden files > "On"
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boinaf16
12-22-2016, 11:59 PM #2

Menu key > Settings > Show hidden files > "On"

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xshowdownx123
Junior Member
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12-23-2016, 03:06 AM
#3
Understanding the reason requires reviewing the relevant data points. Let's adjust the presentation for clarity.
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xshowdownx123
12-23-2016, 03:06 AM #3

Understanding the reason requires reviewing the relevant data points. Let's adjust the presentation for clarity.

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KareBare31
Member
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01-05-2017, 11:23 PM
#4
Consider a manager that supports searching for patterns like "$" in filenames. It should work easily on Unix systems—use commands to locate matches and check default locations. Ensure the file exists or is missing as expected. On Android, you might be surprised by how hidden files behave; it seems similar to other Linux distributions where dots hide entries. I just realized your question was marked as a solution, so you found what you needed. Edited May 30, 2017 by Wild Penquin formatting
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KareBare31
01-05-2017, 11:23 PM #4

Consider a manager that supports searching for patterns like "$" in filenames. It should work easily on Unix systems—use commands to locate matches and check default locations. Ensure the file exists or is missing as expected. On Android, you might be surprised by how hidden files behave; it seems similar to other Linux distributions where dots hide entries. I just realized your question was marked as a solution, so you found what you needed. Edited May 30, 2017 by Wild Penquin formatting