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show hidden folders in the files app

Hi is it possible to show hidden folders in the files app?


I cannot find a way to view a folder starting with a period /fullstop "."

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 4, 2021 9:59 AM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2021 10:35 AM

The iOS/iPadOS Files App does not expose the full iPad filesystem - and neither do third-party File Manager Apps. This is “feature” (restriction) of iOS/iPadOS.


As such, you’ll not be able to expose any system/hidden folders.



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show hidden folders in the files app

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