While you can’t access a handful of system-level files, the operating system still grants you plenty of control. Here’s a quick guide on how to navigate your Android phone’s storage folders.

Manage files on your Android phone You might not realize it at a glance, but Android actually allows you to access a device’s entire file system — even from the device itself.

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EROFS, as the name suggests, is a read-only file system that Google is now planning to bring to all Android devices. Since it is a read-only file format, it will be used in only some parts of the OS.

For this guide, we will be using the app BioRhythms as an example. Launch ES File Explorer and navigate to /data/app. Locate the APK file that you want to install as a system app.

If you're not happy with the default file manager on your Android device, other options offer more features and improved interfaces.

Reinstall Android File Transfer If all of this proves unsuccessful it’s worth removing Android File Transfer from your system and reinstalling it to see if there was an issue with the first version.

Hidden files are typically used by the operating system and apps you use to store data. You don't normally need access to them, but it can be helpful. Photograph: Getty Images ...