Copying files training retaining the time stamp

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mmjoshi

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I want to copy a file retaining the time stamp. So instead of using the Copy command I am using the flowing shell script

cp --preserve=timestamps /storage/emulated/0/TestA.txt /storage/emulated/0/TestB.txt

I have also checked Use the helper App and selected the Non Rooted option. I have the latest 1.7 version of the Helper App installed.

This does not work. Am I doing something wrong?

I am not familiar with Linux commands. How do I specicy folder/file names with spaces in their names?
 
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mmjoshi

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mmjoshi said:
I want to copy a file retaining the time stamp. So instead of using the Copy command I am using the flowing shell script

cp --preserve=timestamps /storage/emulated/0/TestA.txt /storage/emulated/0/TestB.txt

I have also checked Use the helper App and selected the Non Rooted option. I have the latest 1.7 version of the Helper App installed.

This does not work. Am I doing something wrong?

I am not familiar with Linux commands. How do I specicy folder/file names with spaces in their names?
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I could figure out how to copy files using shellscript. However, I can copy files only on the internal storage. How do I copy files from the internal storage to the external SD card? How does Android refer to the SD card? I have tried extSDcard, externalstoage, etc. Nothing works.

I am on a Nokia 6.1 running Android 10.
 
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Qarboz

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mmjoshi said:
I could figure out how to copy files using shellscript. However, I can copy files only on the internal storage. How do I copy files from the internal storage to the external SD card? How does Android refer to the SD card? I have tried extSDcard, externalstoage, etc. Nothing works.

I am on a Nokia 6.1 running Android 10.
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I'm afraid it's not possible without root

Google rejected my request to get all file access.

After November MacroDroid must target sdk 30 to be allowed to update on the Play Store. I tried my best to get permission, but my request has been rejected because the file operation "is not a core feature of the app". I think they would argue that any one feature of MacroDroid is not a core...
www.macrodroidforum.com www.macrodroidforum.com
 
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Dimlos

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I used the SDcard path as shown in the Filer, and although Permission denied in the shell script,
I was able to copy the file by using the ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin].

The syntax is the same as the shell script, and by using ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin], it is possible to run non-rooted.
 

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mmjoshi

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Dimlos said:
I used the SDcard path as shown in the Filer, and although Permission denied in the shell script,
I was able to copy the file by using the ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin].

The syntax is the same as the shell script, and by using ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin], it is possible to run non-rooted.
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I do not use Tasker. However, I tried a shellscript as shown in the attached image. Neither do I get an error nor is the file copied. BTW, I am still on Android 10. So I guess the Google restrictions mentioned by @Qarboz are not applicable.

I am using the path for my external storage as shown by the Amaze file manager. In any case should I not get an error?
 

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I am also testing on an Android 10 device, and I think it is not that there is no error, but that you have not set up to save the output.
You should create a string variable in the Save output in string variable in the Shell Scrirt dialog and set it up.
Tasker Plugin and MacroDroid are compatible, so you can use ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin] with MacroDroid.
 

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mmjoshi

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Dimlos said:
I am also testing on an Android 10 device, and I think it is not that there is no error, but that you have not set up to save the output.
You should create a string variable in the Save output in string variable in the Shell Scrirt dialog and set it up.
Tasker Plugin and MacroDroid are compatible, so you can use ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin] with MacroDroid.
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@Dimlos Thanks for pointing this out. I did get the dreaded "Permission denied" error!

How does the Tasker plugin work? Just install it from the Play Store? Is there any set up required?
 
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Dimlos

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When using ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin], you must first connect to the PC and enter the adb command adb tcpip 5555,
this command is valid until the device is rebooted.
 
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mmjoshi

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Dimlos said:
When using ADB Shell [Tasker Plugin], you must first connect to the PC and enter the adb command adb tcpip 5555,
this command is valid until the device is rebooted.
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Thanks. Wish there was something within Macrodroid which could do this. Hate to buy another app.
 
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mmjoshi

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mmjoshi said:
Thanks. Will install tomorrow and test.
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Dimlos said:
Works with plugin only, no need to purchase Tasker.
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This is what I have done. Still get an error. Do I need to do anything in the ADB Helper plugin. I have ran the adb tcpip 5555 by connecting the mobile to my PC. The command resulted in "restarting in TCP mode port: 5555" message.
 

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