Hi there,
In your opinion, what's the best file manager app? I've installed ESFileManager and I like it especially for the possibility to map remote folders via Samba (...well, something there are some problems...).
Have you some alternatives?
Bye, J.
i use root explorer... great app... has built in text editor, easy to navigate... and a bit less poncy than ES file explorer lol
However admittedly... the ability to use FTP on ES is quite good... depends what you want to us it for i guess..
Astro is also quite nice. However I hate the new 3.x versions so still using version 2.x.
ES File Explorer works for me, love the Samba and Dropbox implementations.
robogo1982 said:
ES File Explorer works for me, love the Samba and Dropbox implementations.
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Yep, I totally agree.
I've got only few problems with samba shared folders (under Windows), but Dropbox come to help!
I've also took a look on Root Explorer and Astro FM... but i still prefer ES. Maybe "first love is hard to forget"
Thanks for opinions!
J.
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Hello,
When I connect my Desire to WiFi, is there a possibility to copy files from my desktop (Ubuntu) to the Phone and visa versa?
I have found the answer on my own question.
But, if you are looking for the same, go to Google Market and search for 'swiftp'.
This works great!
This is better:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6146751&postcount=1
i just use dropbox
copex said:
i just use dropbox
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I use the ES file explorer.
As a lighter application after trying out Swiftp I can recommend it. A little harder for me to figure out how to set up, but very usable.
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i use firefox with adblock plus addon
and surfing internet without it gives me the creeps
crankshaft said:
I used to edit the hosts file on mates computers to point Google to porn sites!
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Good tip .. now to find an innocent victim
Alternatively, install Firefox + Adblock addon. In fact I would say for the average user this could be even easier.
I like the out of the box thinking. I would not have thought to do that.
Fraktal75 said:
Alternatively, install Firefox + Adblock addon. In fact I would say for the average user this could be even easier.
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Adblock addon works only with Firefox...but hosts file works with any browser any software...
You could use privoxy which I found a while ago. Works pretty well. You just have to change the proxy settings of your browser.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/..._result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5leHRhcHAuZngiXQ..
Someone showed me this file explorer today and I am impressed. It is only a beta and will become a paid app once it is out of beta. I think my favorite part is the excellent dropbox and box.net integration. I can browse both services like they are just file systems on the device.
edit: beta root access
Hi all, I have ES file explorer install on the FTV. When I tried to browse to the xbmc folders that contain the addons, user data, etc, I am unable to view these folders, its as if they are hidden. When i try to choose the option in es file explorer to show hidden files, the option will not turn on. Any suggestions? Thanks
cdsn99 said:
Hi all, I have ES file explorer install on the FTV. When I tried to browse to the xbmc folders that contain the addons, user data, etc, I am unable to view these folders, its as if they are hidden. When i try to choose the option in es file explorer to show hidden files, the option will not turn on. Any suggestions? Thanks
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it's because you don't have root. Some systems will let you browse them without, the FTV doesn't.
Thanks for the reply, I was suspecting that but wasn't sure. Hopefully root will come soon.
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works for me...
cdsn99 said:
Thanks for the reply, I was suspecting that but wasn't sure. Hopefully root will come soon.
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it works fine for me without root. this is with v3.1.1 if that makes any difference. but hidden files (basically dotfiles) are completely unrelated to root.
in ES if you open the Tools menu on the left hand side, scroll down. there is a setting for root explorer and there is a setting for hidden files. for some reason if you highlight any of those settings with the remote or a controller and press "ok"/"A-button"/etc., nothing happens. sort of annoying.
so highlight the hidden files line and you have to mouse click it. it will change from grey/OFF to blue/ON.
OR
the exact same setting is in the generic settings of the app, under the very first subsection "Display"
it's the very first setting under Display, and is a checkbox.
the "ok"/"A-button"/etc. *does* work here and the checkbox will be checked. and if you look back in the Tools on the main screen, you'll see that the button changed to blue/ON. like I said it's the same setting. just irritating the mainpage one seems to only work with mouse click.
Great tip, thanks so much for the info, works great
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Is there a way around this on aftv??
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Best thing for Fire TV users is a K400r keyboard with built-in trackpad mouse.
I got mine from the same place I got my Fire TV months ago,Best Buy.
It works near flawlessly on Fire TV.
I could see hidden folders before having root.
The mouse is also needed for enabling cheats on Xperia64's updated Mupen64Plus AE version.
Possibly on the stable 2.4.4 one as well.
Since the recent update to MIUI 12.5.1, Xiaomi File Manager has removed the “Remote” option. I used it all the time for transferring files to/from an SMB share. I know there are other options, but I don’t want to use ShareMe (BT or WiFi) or use Google Drive which obviously slower.
I have V1-210408 on my Poco F3 and it now only offers Google Drive, Connect to computer and Transfer files. The second two options use ShareMe. I have V1-210304 on an old Note and it has Remote, Google Drive, FTP and Transfer files. They still offer this old version on the Play Store.
I can’t find any info saying this was planned. Maybe I just need to change a setting or enable something? I know there are other, much better file managers, but I feel kind of burned by ES File Explorer and all the security issues that didn’t come to light for years.
I ended up going for Solid Explorer (NeatBytes). The good reviews seemed far more genuine than the copy paste ones for the likes of Cx File Explorer. NeatBytes also seems to be an established company and they are based in the EU (Poland).
Great options and no bloat. I has a really nice horizontal dual pane start up option which is perfect for drag and drop drop.
I’m guessing Xiaomi removed the option to push people towards ShareMe.
I've always used CX and I'm very happy
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I've always used CX and I'm very happy
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It's strange they don't have any ad revenue or pro version upgrade and it's the only app they do. I also got a bad feeling going over their privacy policy:
https://cx-file-explorer.firebaseapp.com/privacy-policy-file-explorer.htm
Compared to Solid Explorer:
Legal - Solid Explorer
neatbytes.com
Especially when you compare the data collection sections and the only way to opt out with Cx is to uninstall but Solid has options within the settings. Cx also has mistakes and mixed fonts on their page which is hosted on a firebase account with a free domain. Their only contacts are Gmail/AndroidPub email accounts and they don’t have a website or even provide a company location.
Some really strange reviews too, but maybe they incentivise 5 star feedback? I might just be super sceptical after ES File Explorer though