I would like to replace the stock File Manager with another app like File Manager HD or Astro, or may be Root Explorer etc so that when I click on the External Storage Icon, it is the File Manager HD loaded up instead of File Manager. How can I do it?
I tried to disable File Manager from the Settings and the External Storage Icon does nothing when I click on it. I was expecting it will ask which app I would like to use.
myeepad said:
I would like to replace the stock File Manager with another app like File Manager HD or Astro, or may be Root Explorer etc so that when I click on the External Storage Icon, it is the File Manager HD loaded up instead of File Manager. How can I do it?
I tried to disable File Manager from the Settings and the External Storage Icon does nothing when I click on it. I was expecting it will ask which app I would like to use.
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Maybe replace the .apk in /system/app?
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KilerG said:
Maybe replace the .apk in /system/app?
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Could be a bad idea, if you don't agree it with other settings, dalvik-cache etc.
d14b0ll0s said:
Could be a bad idea, if you don't agree it with other settings, dalvik-cache etc.
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I've done it before, but yes, those settings can make it difficult to work
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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
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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.
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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
Hi,
Do you know how can I remove asus application ( MyNet, MyLibrary ) ?
I use Revolver rom
Thanks
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Open up file manager. Go to /system/app. Delete from there.
Can't do that, error restriction ...
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What file explorer are you using? I suggest downloading es file explorer from the market. Once app is downloaded, open it up. Go to settings, scroll down to root settings. Check both boxes. You should be ok now.
Root explorer worked fine on mine.
Or just use Titanium Backup to uninstall app
Thank you all
It's ok, I remove app
thanks !
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How would i intergrade a file manager app into a rom so that when i flash it the app will be a system app ? 2nd do gingerbread apps work with with ICS ?
Put the app in the system folder of the rom
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i need an file manager app that will work with ICS, i've tried a couple of different ones no luck
androxplorer, es file manager, astro, etc. are some.
and the system applications are in system->app
Ok, I have a rooted Charge running Eclipse Rom
I have downloaded some apk's & placed them on my sd card (buddies now, Samsung weather widget & a couple of other stock ones)
How do I get them from my sd card to system/app??
markkitos said:
Ok, I have a rooted Charge running Eclipse Rom
I have downloaded some apk's & placed them on my sd card (buddies now, Samsung weather widget & a couple of other stock ones)
How do I get them from my sd card to system/app??
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If they are not system app, you can download 'appinstaller" by FunTrigger and browse to the apk and install. If system app, you can use "root explore" or "ES File Explorer" from the Market and drop the apk in /Sytem/app/
Good luck.
You should just be able to click on them with Root Explorer to install them. If installation fails, just push them to /system/app with Root Explorer.
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You should just be able to click on them with Root Explorer to install them. If installation fails, just push them to /system/app with Root Explorer.
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it wouldn't install the system apps. I tried to move & copy to the system/app but it said it was a read only file
I really want the buddies now & samsung weather widget but can't figure out how to move them
markkitos said:
it wouldn't install the system apps. I tried to move & copy to the system/app but it said it was a read only file
I really want the buddies now & samsung weather widget but can't figure out how to move them
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You have to mount /system/app as read/write. If you're using Root Explorer, tap the "Mount R/W" button at the top of the /system/app directory. If you're using another file explorer, you should be able to find an option to do it, but I don't know any of the other ones personally.
Thanks Guys
This is why I love XDA!!!
Some apks will not install with this rom tho like the samsung music player
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whattheh said:
Some apks will not install with this rom tho like the samsung music player
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they're probably not compatible with his modified framework etc... there is/was same issue on Infinity with stock Samsung widgets and a few touchwiz4 ones
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Hi there. I try to install Asus Mynet app on another tablet (Nexus 7) but copying .apk and .odex files did not do the job. Is there another way to install? Thank you.
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It's possible that it only works on ASUS firmware. As each stock ROM is different from device to device.
Also, It could be that asus uses some sort of app framework. If they do, then you probably need to install it.
megamoz said:
Hi there. I try to install Asus Mynet app on another tablet (Nexus 7) but copying .apk and .odex files did not do the job. Is there another way to install? Thank you.
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You won't be able to copy the .odex file to the nexus 7 as the frameworks are different. You need to use the DEODEX version of mynet and copy that.
Either find a version of the ASUS Apps or download CROMI from my sig and extract it from there.
Here you go: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ep95fr17d6cvc2/MyNet.apk
MartyHulskemper said:
Here you go: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ep95fr17d6cvc2/MyNet.apk
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I just tried downloading your link to the MyNet.apk file and it downloaded fine but when I click on the file to install it it fails.
Any suggestions.
SiriusDoggy said:
I just tried downloading your link to the MyNet.apk file and it downloaded fine but when I click on the file to install it it fails.
Any suggestions.
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You can't install it like a normal apk as it will be signedprotected (?) differently.
You can insert it into your systm/app folder and change the permissions to the same as other system apps using root explorer or es file explorer - it might work that way. Remember to reboot after.
sbdags said:
You can't install it like a normal apk as it will be signedprotected (?) differently.
You can insert it into your systm/app folder and change the permissions to the same as other system apps using root explorer or es file explorer - it might work that way. Remember to reboot after.
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Nope, tried that and it still doesn't work. BTW - the permissions were already the same as other apps.
Thanks for the idea though...