I realize everyone has their opinion about software but I was wondering if there was a good app/file management tool in the market that everyone likes or most people like. Or are these two separate applications? I plan on rooting shortly and want to get rid of the bloatware and be able to manage my files. Thanks
I like Astro File Manager, works like a charm..........
Same Here. Pro version is awesome. Free version is good too...
Root Explorer, full r/w access to the entire system, text editor, and gives you access to the /data folder that other file managers don't.
I would have to say that I have also used astro file manager since I first got my nexus one over a year ago and it is one of the first applications I download when I get a new android device. I would recommend it to anyone.
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I'm going to start the root now! Thanks for the info. hopfully all goes well.
I use Astro and Root Explorer as well, both premium. I will use the root explorer to "borrow" apps from my 6 other devices to swap around with eachother.
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Hi;
Im looking for recommendations for a good file manager for my HTC Desire HD, I mainly use a mac as my primary PC but also use Win XP and 7.
I'm looking for something that can access files on my SD card on my phone.
Root Explorer is what i use. Perfect for my needs.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/root-explorer-(file-manager)/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
I'm a big fan of ASTRO - http://www.appbrain.com/app/astro-file-manager/com.metago.astro
vecc said:
Root Explorer is what i use. Perfect for my needs.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/root-explorer-(file-manager)/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
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Best one there is!
+1 for both Astro and Root Explorer
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I use astro and root explorer together.
I love the user friendly interface of astro and its amazing app manager.
The only thing that makes me use root explorer is.. well the root aspect astro can't explore the phone's root.
I use FileGo
It's not a popular one,..due to people not understanding how it work I think (many comments say it doesnt have copy/paste),..but I like it more then Astro (which I used till it went pro).
FileGo has 2 explorer windows you can swipe between and drag/drop files for easy copy/paste.
Another nice feature is Catalog button on the bottom which gives you quick access to: SD Card, Processes, Apps, APKs, Music, Pictures.
I'll have to give root explorer a go though, only rooted recently.
I'm a file manager fanatic.
Astro-used this until it went pro
Linda manager- nice explorer
Es explorer - so far my fav
Super manager - decent, its free and allows you to explore root ... its also a task manager... its GUI is a bit unsavory and its a memory hog (28mb RAM)
Ghost commander - similar to total commander on the PC. Allows 2 pane exploring and with its update added experimental root browsing feature.
OI manager - very simple browser
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Am i the only one who likes the stock files manager? Unfortunately gingerclone doesn't have it.
edit post: damn i thought i was at the vibrant sections. haha!
ES File Explorer ~ and simply because it allows me to share files with my PC.
Absolutely brilliant....
Since using ESFE I have stopped using USB to connect to my PC for sharing files.
Best three:
1.Astro
2.EStrongs (ES)
3.Dual File Manager (dual view)
first rate for astro!
ES file Explorer is my fav.
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Brad103 said:
I use FileGo
It's not a popular one,..due to people not understanding how it work I think (many comments say it doesnt have copy/paste),..but I like it more then Astro (which I used till it went pro).
FileGo has 2 explorer windows you can swipe between and drag/drop files for easy copy/paste.
Another nice feature is Catalog button on the bottom which gives you quick access to: SD Card, Processes, Apps, APKs, Music, Pictures.
wow i tryd filego and i love it.
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niraj87 said:
Best three:
1.Astro
2.EStrongs (ES)
3.Dual File Manager (dual view)
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I agree except it's:
1.Dual File Manager
2.Estrongs
3.Astro
Also, throw in there efile which is great too.
File expert for me
Inka File Manager
File Expert
Snow Explorer
AntTek Explorer
File expert
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Inka File Manager
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Never heard of this one until today. Whoa! This is going to be my staple file manager..beautiful folders, custom icons and classy interface..and it shows apk icons which is a must for me. Nice features in settings.
Also File Expert is nice, advanced features like "use as root explorer"..another one I liked, but can't remember.
Total Commander for Android rules
Total Commander free for Android;
http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm
A must have for anyone who's working with TC on PC and a great addition for all who do not use it on PC!
Senax
I have humble 1.2 and there are a few apps that came pre-installed with it id like to delete, anyone able to recomend a good uninstaller
Root explorer
Titanium Backup
Astro Manager and AntTek App Manager are root-enabled free explorers that should work, but I've definitely had better results once I broke down and purchased the two essential Android apps mentioned in the two posts above mine.
Just wanted to share an app I found on the market that is truely awesome. It is called File Expert and it is a utility that allows you to browse the files on your device. It has root explorer functions and a whole host of other file operations and tools. The best thing it contains is a built in file transfer utility that allows you to transfer files via web browser, FTP, etc. from your computer to the device. And all of this for free what's not to love about this app??? I downloaded WiFi File transfer from Amazon because it was on a limited free download special several days ago and never even used it as File Expert does the same thing and very well i might add. Just an awesome app I highly recommend.
Android Market File Expert
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Just wanted to share an app I found on the market that is truely awesome. It is called File Expert and it is a utility that allows you to browse the files on your device. It has root explorer functions and a whole host of other file operations and tools. The best thing it contains is a built in file transfer utility that allows you to transfer files via web browser, FTP, etc. from your computer to the device. And all of this for free what's not to love about this app??? I downloaded WiFi File transfer from Amazon because it was on a limited free download special several days ago and never even used it as File Expert does the same thing and very well i might add. Just an awesome app I highly recommend.
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thanks for support File Expert!!
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Blackberrynomore said:
Just wanted to share an app I found on the market that is truely awesome. It is called File Expert and it is a utility that allows you to browse the files on your device. It has root explorer functions and a whole host of other file operations and tools. The best thing it contains is a built in file transfer utility that allows you to transfer files via web browser, FTP, etc. from your computer to the device. And all of this for free what's not to love about this app??? I downloaded WiFi File transfer from Amazon because it was on a limited free download special several days ago and never even used it as File Expert does the same thing and very well i might add. Just an awesome app I highly recommend.
Android Market File Expert
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Really good APP...I just installed and it is really fast over the WiFi network too. I also used Windows Explorer to use the ftp//ip port command to bring up the directory and transfer files and it works like a dream. Thanks for letting us know about this little gem! And thanks you File Expert Team for developing such a all in one useful app.
Kies air is a lot like this. Check it out in gtg's rom, and u can always tiba it and restore if u want to be stock
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Love this file manager. Everyone should be using this. Only thing that seems to confuse people, if you wanna copy of move a file to a different location, the file has to be selected from one side, and the destination has to be selected on the other side, then you hit copy of move and it will send it to that location. I usually just keep internal on one side, external on the other, and you can pop things back and forth. Works the same for sending files to cloud storage. However dropsync is the app I most use for that, large files seem to transfer more easily than in file managers. Smaller files work just fine tho.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore
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lucas said:
Love this file manager. Everyone should be using this. Only thing that seems to confuse people, if you wanna copy of move a file to a different location, the file has to be selected from one side, and the destination has to be selected on the other side, then you hit copy of move and it will send it to that location. I usually just keep internal on one side, external on the other, and you can pop things back and forth. Works the same for sending files to cloud storage. However dropsync is the app I most use for that, large files seem to transfer more easily than in file managers. Smaller files work just fine tho.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore
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im using this since ages. best one for ZIP operations.
Yeah it just seems like a lot of people have hard-ons for es and that root browser. I think anybody not using this file manager is just wasting time.
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I've been using this app since the glory days of s60v3. all other file manager apps just look like a confusing mess to me compared to x-plore and I don't ever see the day coming when I'll drop it.
that said there does seem to be some kind of changes in google's file system that x-plore hasn't kept up with. moving and copying files on marshmallow roms made after roughly Jan/Feb 2016 has the exact same issues for me on 2 phones. one is an s4 i9505 running custom and the other is an m8 on HTC made google edition firmware. that stops me thinking it's rom related.
without me even describing the issue in any detail do others out there know what I'm talking about ?
does anyone with a real dev level of understanding know specifically what the cause is ? if so I'd like to share that info with the dev at LCG and to bring the app back to it's former and fully deserved glory...
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I've been using this app since the glory days of s60v3. all other file manager apps just look like a confusing mess to me compared to x-plore and I don't ever see the day coming when I'll drop it.
that said there does seem to be some kind of changes in google's file system that x-plore hasn't kept up with. moving and copying files on marshmallow roms made after roughly Jan/Feb 2016 has the exact same issues for me on 2 phones. one is an s4 i9505 running custom and the other is an m8 on HTC made google edition firmware. that stops me thinking it's rom related.
without me even describing the issue in any detail do others out there know what I'm talking about ?
does anyone with a real dev level of understanding know specifically what the cause is ? if so I'd like to share that info with the dev at LCG and to bring the app back to it's former and fully deserved glory...
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Are you talking about Android 5+ SD card write support? If yes, X-plore already supports it.
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lucas said:
Yeah it just seems like a lot of people have hard-ons for es and that root browser. I think anybody not using this file manager is just wasting time.
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I switched from ES to X-plore.
To be honest, ES is more user friendly. X-plore is more like Total Commander, dual-panel styled file manager, which is more geeky.
Features are about the same, but X-plore is better for zip/archive management. I love disk map too, much faster than storage analyzer in ES. Also, ES is a adware/bloatware now, always sending data to servers in China.
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Are you talking about Android 5+ SD card write support? If yes, X-plore already supports it.
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no that wasn't what I meant. specifically it's copying and moving files from anywhere to anywhere now results in a kind of hang for up to half an hour depending on the file size. you can leave the process to run in the background or even interrupt it and cancel it (most of the time it will be completed unless you marked more than one file). even if you've cancelled the move or copy and killed the app the notification will stay up for about half an hour before finally deciding it's completed with a toast to confirm it.
in the early days moving one file within the same memory was instant as the index was updated rather than moving anything. once this stopped being the case this weird error began it's journey.
I also use profimail from same author. Great apps
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Couldn't install .APK using this on Nexus 7 2013 with CM14.1; however, built-in File Manager can. Weird.
Great app.From Lonelycatgames.
I used profi mail , x-plore and LCG Jukebox for symbian s60 years ago...
Best software's.
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Couldn't install .APK using this on Nexus 7 2013 with CM14.1; however, built-in File Manager can. Weird.
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check your configuration screen in the app, do you have "do you have open APK as zip" checked ? if yes uncheck it and see if it works.
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check your configuration screen in the app, do you have "do you have open APK as zip" checked ? if yes uncheck it and see if it works.
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No, it was unchecked.
Thanks anyway.
there are several good ones. i think a quick pool would be nice to get a discussion going.
i used root browser for a long time but now i got too many annoying ads, instead of paying i tried cm file manager, but on latest update they locked me in the sd card only... sigh. I'm sure there are work around or a "expert" version or something, but that just undermines the credibility. on most "best app" threads people mention es for explorer, but it always felt bloated to me...
what's the one you use?
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I use a couple depending on my needs:
Solid Explorer
File Manager HD
Root Explorer
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i always take es explorer
Till now i found,
X-plore file manager is the best one,
Multiple uses -
Dual panel mode,
windows-type drop-down box ,
Super user support,
Wifi sharing,
Built in viewers,
Cloud storage access,
Choose Password to open ,
And much more...
satyangopi said:
Till now i found,
X-plore file manager is the best one,
Multiple uses -
Dual panel mode,
windows-type drop-down box ,
Super user support,
Wifi sharing,
Built in viewers,
Cloud storage access,
Choose Password to open ,
And much more...
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Thanks for letting us know about this. Just installed it and it's very nice.
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I used to enjoy es explorer as its very complete but I've never installed it after the baidu fiasco. I use Cabinet beta right now. It looks very appealing but its not nearly as complete as ES.
ES File Explorer. One of the very few that remember scroll position, which is an absolute must for me.
Total Commander is my favourite because it has a LAN plugin and can be used with root privileges.
ES File Explorer ftw!
Solid explorer! Hands down my favorite.
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ES File Explorer. Got a root featur and lots of other usefull Extras...
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