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No, MacOS or Linux cannot directly read Android FS.

No, MacOS or Linux cannot directly read Android FS.

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ratelslang3
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06-08-2023, 08:03 AM
#1
You can read the SD card formatted for Android on a PC using tools like WinDbg or specialized Android readers. For Linux or Mac with macOS, you can use utilities such as `mdk` or `sdcard` to extract the data.
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ratelslang3
06-08-2023, 08:03 AM #1

You can read the SD card formatted for Android on a PC using tools like WinDbg or specialized Android readers. For Linux or Mac with macOS, you can use utilities such as `mdk` or `sdcard` to extract the data.

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SuperRxns
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06-08-2023, 09:27 AM
#2
Do you only want to extract images or videos? I’m not familiar with MacOS, but Windows can access the SD card through the standard file manager.
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SuperRxns
06-08-2023, 09:27 AM #2

Do you only want to extract images or videos? I’m not familiar with MacOS, but Windows can access the SD card through the standard file manager.

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leonism
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06-09-2023, 08:27 AM
#3
They planned to install an updated image for Android TV, as the current OTA update method wasn’t functioning properly.
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leonism
06-09-2023, 08:27 AM #3

They planned to install an updated image for Android TV, as the current OTA update method wasn’t functioning properly.

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SupaBoyGamer
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06-09-2023, 01:20 PM
#4
It relies on the file system type, but you should be able to access it as usual.
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SupaBoyGamer
06-09-2023, 01:20 PM #4

It relies on the file system type, but you should be able to access it as usual.

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DatEzRabbitTho
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06-12-2023, 01:32 PM
#5
Yes
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DatEzRabbitTho
06-12-2023, 01:32 PM #5

Yes

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Isolatid
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06-12-2023, 09:27 PM
#6
It varies by device type. I noticed f2fs, etx4, and fat formats. When using a USB cable to connect your phone, you should be able to access it on any operating system if the drivers are installed. If you're only working with the SD card directly and your phone isn't encrypted, Windows might read it if it's fat; Linux could handle it too. You might need to install f2fs-tools. Still, formatting the SD card on your PC should work fine, and inserting it into an Android device should be straightforward. If fat doesn't function, try ext4 instead.
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Isolatid
06-12-2023, 09:27 PM #6

It varies by device type. I noticed f2fs, etx4, and fat formats. When using a USB cable to connect your phone, you should be able to access it on any operating system if the drivers are installed. If you're only working with the SD card directly and your phone isn't encrypted, Windows might read it if it's fat; Linux could handle it too. You might need to install f2fs-tools. Still, formatting the SD card on your PC should work fine, and inserting it into an Android device should be straightforward. If fat doesn't function, try ext4 instead.