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I am looking for a file manager and I thought root explorer was the best, but I loved how astro looked. After researching I discovered Linda and Estrongs. From the looks of it, Estrongs looks better then Linda and Astro. So my question is, what can root explorer do that Estrongs can't?

INeedYourHelp said:
I am looking for a file manager and I thought root explorer was the best, but I loved how astro looked. After researching I discovered Linda and Estrongs. From the looks of it, Estrongs looks better then Linda and Astro. So my question is, what can root explorer do that Estrongs can't?
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Estrongs root ability is limited to CM based and hiAPK ROMs. I don't have root explorer, so can't comment on it.

sleepyfu said:
Estrongs root ability is limited to CM based and hiAPK ROMs. I don't have root explorer, so can't comment on it.
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I see. I think I will get both, since both have some neat features.

I personally prefer SUFBS. Rooted devices only.
Root privelges, ability to wrtite to data and system partition, built in terminal, search function.....

INeedYourHelp said:
I see. I think I will get both, since both have some neat features.
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I just got Root Explorer from market and after install, ES File Explorer which came as part of Revolution HD ROM, keeps coming up with 'SD Card unmounted or not present' when I open it. Doesn't seem like you can run the two on the same device.

[Q] Best file manager for Android?

Which is the best file manager on Android platform? Now I use the eFile app, but it has some deficiency (cannot write/delete root files, strange way of sorting the files, etc.). I've tried at least 15 file manager apps, but I haven't find yet the best. I need basic file handling (copy, move, etc), unzip/zip, unrar, modify on root, small size (yeah, X8 with 200 MB phone memory). So which is the best?

Have you tried androzip? It's great for archiving tasks. I'm using it in conjunction with astro.

Root explorer is what you need if you want total control over your entire file system.
There are .apk around here somewhere.

I use ES File Explorer, it knows everything (maybe except unrar) and it's free. You can set it to be a root explorer and you can mount the partitions from within the app
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astro file manger for me simple and sweet

Hi, i'm also the ES file explorer its free and great!
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I've tried androzip, ES and Astro, but they cannot extract rar files. This is very important for my work, I always receive emails with rar attachment ( rar is the official compression method in my company)
I've no experience with root explorer, but i will try it
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Use unrar Or unrar pro.
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Androzip can extract rar files, sorry. But cant modify root files
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DirkGently1 said:
Root explorer is what you need if you want total control over your entire file system.
There are .apk around here somewhere.
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Yes, is my favorit also
bye

I love ES File Explorer. It is best for me, to manage files from my computer over W-LAN.
Aksi sometimes i am using Root Explorer.

I would recommend Astro File Manager.

Another vote for Root Explorer.

toiversen said:
Another vote for Root Explorer.
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+1, for all your files' needs

for navigating to my sd card and installing apps I use Astro File Manager, and for system management, permissions... creating folders etc.. I use Root Explorer.

I've tried a few but I use ES File Explorer. Just my preference to manage files with. Well I use that and AndroZip of something needs decompressing. Is root explorer just for your root folder for your phone or does it have access to all.folders? Probably a silly question.
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TealLeader said:
Have you tried androzip? It's great for archiving tasks. I'm using it in conjunction with astro.
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I'm also using these, seems to work perfectly.

Have you tried androzip?

Skellyyy said:
I've tried a few but I use ES File Explorer. Just my preference to manage files with. Well I use that and AndroZip of something needs decompressing. Is root explorer just for your root folder for your phone or does it have access to all.folders? Probably a silly question.
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Yes. It gives you access to everything. When in root folder just scroll down to/sdcard/ to access your sd card contents.

Definately Astro for me

[Q] Astro file manager?

I am running Darthstalker X1 rom and I need to remove the file SDM.apk from system/app file, but when I choose it in Astro and hit delete nothing happens. I also have tried to rename files with Astro and it won't do that either. Is this normal for Astro? What file manager app do most of you use?
Thanks,
Glenn
Edit: I was able to download File Manager (free) and gave it super user access and then was able to delete the apk. I have not figured out how to grant Astro Super User access through SuperSU yet though???

I know when I use root explorer I have to mount as RO before I can make changes. I'm not sure if astro allows this. If not use esfile explorer its free and I know that works.
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What you are trying to requires root access. ES file explorer is one app that allows you to do that for free. There are others but you may have to pay for it.

I'm not the type of person to shy away from spending money on ApPs. However the app I use the most is 1 of the only ones that actually is free. ES file Maneger is the only one I've ever used. I Tried the rest but found this 1 to be a perfect solution. Just make sure you enable root access and system read write permission under settings. You can't go wrong
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[Q] App Image Ripper?

Hey I was wondering if there is any app, or any way to get the images from apps? An example, I wanna make a website wiki of a card game. I need the card images.

Bump!

10cheesecakes said:
Bump!
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Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy

Newyork! said:
Any file explorer, i would recommend to use ES File Explorer save the apk to the sd card then you can open it there.
Enjoy
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For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.

10cheesecakes said:
For some reason some of the APKs do not have all the images in the APK file. I think some of these apps download a whole bunch more stuff after installing T_T. Now I need to find that and see whats up.
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Then you can probably find it with a file explorer by app data....
You might need root for this.
I am not sure what i am saying

If you have the apk file you can easily decompress it.
Just rename the apk to zip and open it with winrar.

Need help on how to read/view a system file

Im rooted. Im trying to view the /sys/devices/platform/[email protected]/lcd/panel/contrast but nothing i have can open this file. Any app that can do it? or any way?
(you can also find the file like: /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/device/contrast/ this is how i found the file, im using 3C all-in-one toolbox)

any root file manager/explorer can do that i recommend fx file explorer

ineedroot69 said:
any root file manager/explorer can do that i recommend fx file explorer
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thanks that actually works