what file manager? - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Wondering what file manager app most of you all are using on this phone. I'm having trouble finding a good one with 8.1.
I had high hopes for the new Google files Go app, although it really doesn't seem like it can do much yet.

Solid explorer is still my explorer of choice after about 3 years and 4 phones.

Root Explorer.

Root Explorer for me. Tried other ones but I always come back to RE
Edit: been using MiExplorer for aweek or so now and I'm really liking it.

Mixplorer for me ?

Root Explorer

Fx file explorer for me
It just works and you can "tweak it" to your preference.

raynan said:
Solid explorer is still my explorer of choice after about 3 years and 4 phones.
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Just tried this one. I agree, seems great!

Amaze

Fx file explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx

i cant install any apk from solid explorer. it says only "failure". how do you guys install aps with solid explorer?

myhrdak said:
i cant install any apk from solid explorer. it says only "failure". how do you guys install aps with solid explorer?
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i use fx file explorer with root addon.. it has a root installer too but i nvr needed to use it

Root browser

ES file Explorer pro
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root explorer
nothing else comes even close imo

X-plore File Manager, always excellent since Symbian!
It supports root and it gets better and better with time
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore&hl=it

Solid Explorer. Beautiful and powerful.

Stuck on Solid Explorer!

FX for years.
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Been using Root Explorer since like 2010. Have no reason to look for a replacement. It's perfect.

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[Q] Is anything better then ASTRO?

I would like to have some kind of connection in both ways between a directory in my PC and directory on my HTC DESIRE.
Now i'm actually using DROPBOX but it's kind slow, sluggish....
Found ASTRO also, is it good, anything better,easier?
Thanks
Well found also ESTRONG FILE MANAGER...which to choose?
kmetek said:
Well found also ESTRONG FILE MANAGER...which to choose?
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I've used both and decided to keep ES File Manager; it seems to deal with network/ftp shares better than Astro, in my opinion anyway. There were a few other reasons, but can't think of them at this point (!)
maybe cause ES is free?
Personally I use Astro as a filemanager because ES looks terrible. For moving files to my phone I use wifi file explorer.
There must be all in one, right?

[Q] ES Filer explorer as a root manager?

hey guys...
quick question.
Can I use ES file explorer as a root explorer to delete unwanted apps?
I am running the Android Revolution HD 2.0.5 ROM. (awesome ROM btw)
I know root explorer is the fan favourite but I was just wondering if ES does the same thing. I have seen the root option under settings but it says its not tested on all rooted phones.
thanx in advance.
yes he can!
samukinson said:
yes he can!
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thanks,
I tried this and it works, I selected root option, accepted the warning and then mounted R/W. managed to delete an unwanted/unused HTC apk.
FYI - I did get a message when I unchecked mount R/W:
'cant unmount'.
so I exited ES explorer, cleared my cache to be safe and it's running smooth as ever. no side effects.

Which file explorer?

Very sorry, this is a bit of a newbie question. I've updated to revo HD 2.1 and recently put on the power notification widget add on.
It says you can edit the widget.txt file in system/customize.
Well I got there but using root option on estrong yet I cannot see or edit the txt file. I've accepted superuser access etc. Selected Hiapk, didn't see it, selected cryogen and that didn't see anything either..
I also tried atsro and root explorer with no luck.
What file explorer people use to edit root system files?
Thanks for reading.
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JLneonhug said:
Very sorry, this is a bit of a newbie question. I've updated to revo HD 2.1 and recently put on the power notification widget add on.
It says you can edit the widget.txt file in system/customize.
Well I got there but using root option on estrong yet I cannot see or edit the txt file. I've accepted superuser access etc. Selected Hiapk, didn't see it, selected cryogen and that didn't see anything either..
I also tried atsro and root explorer with no luck.
What file explorer people use to edit root system files?
Thanks for reading.
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Why don't you edit the txt file on your pc before flashing the mod? ES file explorer should do fine...
Doh, I think it wad titanium back up causing problems, I reinstalled it and everything looked fine.
Out of curiosity, how do I explore system dir when on pc?
Thanks for quick reply.
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Answering to your first post I will recommend ES File Manager too.
JLneonhug said:
Doh, I think it wad titanium back up causing problems, I reinstalled it and everything looked fine.
Out of curiosity, how do I explore system dir when on pc?
Thanks for quick reply.
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You can do it using adb, but you would have to work in the terminal (unless there's a GUI for it I don't know off?)
Regarding your first question: I would recommend Root Explorer, works like a charm
spdrosin said:
Answering to your first post I will recommend ES File Manager too.
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i think that ES file explorer is the best of the explorer
I use ES File Explorer and sometimes AndroZIP for unzipping archives.
Isn't he asking for a file explorer which will let him edit /system/customize/widget.txt?
I think the thread title is misleading.
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[Q]Best File Manager/Explorer?

Was wondering what other Galaxy Nexus owners use as a filer manger. Used to use Explorer (not root) on my old phone, but it does not display properly on the GNex.
I am open to the "Icon" style GUI's though I tend to like the list style better. I don't mind pay-for apps.
I use ES file explorer.. I like the GUI and it works fine on the GN
Root Explorer is the best I've found. A recent update made it possible to open most if not all file types from the app. I was using Astro to do that but now that Root Explorer can do i as well it's a one stop shop for me.
There is a new free alternative to Root Explorer called Root Browser. I used it a little a few weeks back on my Droid 3 but it doesn't seem a mature as Root Explorer so I haven't used it since.
Everybody has his own preference but the 3 main ones I've noticed around are
ES File explorer
File Expert
Root Explorer
ES File Exlporer doesn't get to ALL files though does it? I have root explorer , but I can't update.....some crazy mess going on with that app , in the market( only for me though). I am still on version 2.16. Is root browser pretty much the same as root explorer ?
The best File explorers/managers you can get are:
Androzip
because of it's easy-to-use interface and because of it's understandable options
ES file Explorer
This app coninces due to it's colourful interface. It has good and accecable controls, and it barely interfears with anything...
The only thing that bothers me, though, is that you have to multi-select, to delete files/folders...
Root Explorer (File manager)
This app starts automaticly in the root section (filesystem)
You can use this ap, to remount your filesystem, and you can moify the SDcard speed, whilst you're at it...
The only thing that is missing, is the colourfulness in other explorers...
The same goes for speedsoftware's explorer.
It starts in the root section, and you can have a look-see through your OS, you can delete things from your SD card, but you cannot modify your OS.
That's why I would recommend this to beginners/hobby modders...
Those are he main explorers, and they are all together the best you can find.
I'll give another vote for ES File Explorer. Great UI and worked for everything I needed.
familyguy59 said:
The best File explorers/managers you can get are:
Androzip
because of it's easy-to-use interface and because of it's understandable options
ES file Explorer
This app coninces due to it's colourful interface. It has good and accecable controls, and it barely interfears with anything...
The only thing that bothers me, though, is that you have to multi-select, to delete files/folders...
Root Explorer (File manager)
This app starts automaticly in the root section (filesystem)
You can use this ap, to remount your filesystem, and you can moify the SDcard speed, whilst you're at it...
The only thing that is missing, is the colourfulness in other explorers...
The same goes for speedsoftware's explorer.
It starts in the root section, and you can have a look-see through your OS, you can delete things from your SD card, but you cannot modify your OS.
That's why I would recommend this to beginners/hobby modders...
Those are he main explorers, and they are all together the best you can find.
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So for replacement of system apps and stuff like that ,root explorer will be my best bet then right
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I use Root Explorer, works well for me.
ieisha said:
So for replacement of system apps and stuff like that ,root explorer will be my best bet then right
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All the above mentioned work quite well so it's really just a matter of preference. I like the simplistic UI of Root Explorer (+ it's the first file explorer I bought when I first started with Android) so I use it.
My vote goes with ES.
Contrary to some comments above, you can access and modify all files with it (it is root enabled), and you don't need to multi select to delete stuff, you can long press...
The built in text editor and zip manager work with ROM zips and scripts etc, and even apk files. I even use it on my GTV because the built in movie player is compatible with more file formats than any other player for GTV...
And I just love the wifi explorer and cloud storage integration...
danger-rat said:
My vote goes with ES.
Contrary to some comments above, you can access and modify all files with it (it is root enabled), and you don't need to multi select to delete stuff, you can long press...
The built in text editor and zip manager work with ROM zips and scripts etc, and even apk files. I even use it on my GTV because the built in movie player is compatible with more file formats than any other player for GTV...
And I just love the wifi explorer and cloud storage integration...
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Thanks for pointing that out ! I did not realize I could access the same as root explorer
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ieisha said:
Thanks for pointing that out ! I did not realize I could access the same as root explorer
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I believe (its been a while) you just go into ES File Explorer settings and enable the root access feature.
martonikaj said:
I believe (its been a while) you just go into ES File Explorer settings and enable the root access feature.
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Yep that's where it was......never knew that LOL. Thanks again
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I use the miui file manager on AOKP, best in my opinion
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ieisha said:
Yep that's where it was......never knew that LOL. Thanks again
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Yep, no problem.
root explorer
hope this helps
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taken from the xda tv channel
i personally use ES, its free and pretty much fully functional
root explorer ftw.
ES and Astro work but I can't stand the UI.
Simple for me, "explorer" if you're not rooted and "root explorer" if you are. Both apps are by the same dev. Clean, intensive and ad free.
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I was just wondering, what is some of the better root explores in play store. I use fx file explorer, with root extension
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calexchelse said:
I was just wondering, what is some of the better root explores in play store. I use fx file explorer, with root extension
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Root Explorer. Solid Explorer is good, but not the best anymore.
ES File Explorer is the best free one. I personally don't like it.
I use es file explorer on all my devices. Works great for root access and has some nice network options as well.
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