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wossinesser
Jul 14, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows File Explorer won't show my rooted Android phone as wireless device
My Windows 11 laptop won't show my rooted Android phone in File Exlorer. It only displays my unrooted phones. The "Show mobile device in File Exlorer" in the Windows "Manage mobile devices" settings ...
Komondor2240
Jul 15, 2025Iron Contributor
Rooting inherently changes how the device interacts with Windows, often disabling or modifying services like MTP. If seamless integration with Windows File Explorer is critical, you might need to adjust your root setup or use alternative transfer methods.