r/androiddev • u/expiredpussyeater • 1d ago

Question How can I replace Android's default DocumentsUI file picker with another file manager on Samsung Is it possible without root?

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u/SolitaryMassacre 1d ago

I don't think so

The DocumentsUI picker is the default for the SAF that is now default for accessing files on the device

I am rooted, and debloated this. Nothing worked. I wouldn't get a prompt to use another app, it wouldn't let me choose (like the bottom bar popping up with the apps that can handle this) nothing. The app just crashed

So I don't think its possible without root

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u/HelpinGongAttack 1d ago

mixplorer I think revancedapp may help your and has to be allow in external .. revanced for splitting has many fithub

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u/kosiarska 1d ago

You have the defaults app section in settings. There is a setting for many things in that area. So not sure but pretty positive that you can invoke an intent to open this settings and set your app as a picker.