Guys, I just got an HOX and I´ve copied some files into it but I cannot seem to find out how to access them. I used to have a Galaxy S2 and in the App drawer there was a MyFiles app that gave me access to all the files in the phone. I´ve clicked all apps on the phone and I still cannot access the phones´ files....
Perhaps you need a file explorer? Like Es File Explorer
solid explorer is well regarded at the moment
+1 for solid explorer..
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I've been using it for a long time but still I see people suggesting ES file manager or even Astro. (Not "bad" apps btw) But File Expert is hands down the best file management program I've used for android. Supports root file management, smb, nfs, ftp (and other network shares including clouds) archive management, and bluetooth filesharing. Best of all it is free without ads. Let me know if you enjoy it as much as I do.
Tried it... like root explorer better... probably just because I'm more used to it... might stick with this a little bit to see if it grows on me... hasn't plagued me like es with not mounting rw some of the time so that's a plus....
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I just couldn't see this thread and not jump on here to represent Super Manager. Root explorer, APK manager(system too), task killer(system too!), app protector, backup, and way more. And this is the lite version. Go give it a look see!
darkierawr said:
I just couldn't see this thread and not jump on here to represent Super Manager. Root explorer, APK manager(system too), task killer(system too!), app protector, backup, and way more. And this is the lite version. Go give it a look see!
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I've been using "file manager" nothing special. Thanks for the suggestions checking them out now.
Antek explorer ftw. Try it, just once. Zip management is slightly wacky but best file manager imo
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Antek explorer ftw. Try it, just once. Zip management is slightly wacky but best file manager imo
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Yeah I tried it once. A little too simplistic for me I guess.
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Used to be astro for me but that's so bloated and slow now I only use it for .zip files. Now I tend to just use file manager.
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Root browser is my favorite. Sleek and fast.
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ES File Manager for me.
Root explorer..it does everything I need and it does it well
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Does root explorer do zip files or multi select? I want one that can do both without being slow like astro
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ac16313 said:
does root explorer do zip files or multi select? I want one that can do both without being slow like astro
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...Super Manager!
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...Super Manager!
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Giving it a shot thanks!
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Root Explorer does multi-select, but I'm not sure what people are talking about when they mention zip files. I'm guessing it's the same thing I want, and that's the ability to remove things from a zip file without having to unzip and rezip it. Adding them would be nice, but just removing them is what I'm after.
Obvious example would be downloading a ROM to my phone, removing some of the APKs I don't want and flash away without needed to use my PC.
FWIW, I've been a Root Explorer guy for a while now, but I used Super Manager quite a bit a while back. I see they have some pretty neat things now. I may have to buy the full version of it and see how that acts.
Totally agree with you on file expert... the http and ftp servers built in are AWESOME and it can do everything else.
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Used to be astro for me but that's so bloated and slow now I only use it for .zip files. Now I tend to just use file manager.
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I agree. I've uninstalled it because it's just not the same app it once was. I use Root Explorer because I paid for it.
I have tried:
File expert: ok but not as finger friendly and smooth scrolling as I would want. However lots of nice stuff.
Astro: awesome since day one, however no root mounting and access...
Antek: meh boring ugly
Root explorer: liked it for a week or 2 then started to be unreliable...
My best and favorite is:
File Slick
Best regular and root file explorer with themes and finger friendly and reliable, also free and options to turn off ads!
Get it now!!!
It replaced astro and file expert as well as root explorer and the other file explorers I listed
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I use root explorer
And dual file manager ex is amazing too but not for root its cool ifu move files on ur sd a lot
It has two tabs at the top that u can set a "home" for so theyopen that flder when u pess it the first one I have is the root of sd and second is my downloads folder its pretty helpful and quick
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MIUI file manager. Once I tried it, I could only think of how terribly basic and lame the other ones were.
Quick Question...why do picture hide, picture vault, apps...need all those permissions?? I dont understand why they need internet access to hide pictures..anyone has an explanation? Thanks!!
If you need to hide your pr0n, you don't need those apps. Using a file manager such as ES File Explorer, create a new folder with a "." in front of it (Ex. ".Pictures"). The phone doesn't search for media in folders with a "." in front of their name. I think for ES File Explorer, you'll have to go into the settings so you can view all the folders with a "."
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If you need to hide your pr0n, you don't need those apps. Using a file manager such as ES File Explorer, create a new folder with a "." in front of it (Ex. ".Pictures"). The phone doesn't search for media in folders with a "." in front of their name. I think for ES File Explorer, you'll have to go into the settings so you can view all the folders with a "."
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Ouuu nicee...im finna play with it...thanks!!
O wait...i created the folder ".xpics"..but uhhh...as a noob in this situation..i can not find the folder...??????
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Disregard!!!! Thanks....i was too excited to read the last sentence in your ever so helpful post lol
Glad you got it working
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I use Hide It Pro. It's free too.
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Vault is a great free app to hide things
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I believe that creating a .nomedia file in what ever folder you don't want to be scanned will do the trick also
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You hide & secure folders with QuickPic.
It works. Like a charm. The stock my files.apk Will work also. You have to go into settings and click hidden files. And there you be. And the best part is. Most people are not tech savy so they don't know about it. I named mine. Binary. Lol
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For about the last week and a half on every ROM I've used, I've been having a strange issue. Files within the file manager, both on built-in ones and third party ones such as OI File manager, can't be moved around. The only way I have been able to move files around is with root file browser. It's almost as if my file manager has been somehow set to read-only, except I'm able to delete files. How can I fix this?
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I'm coming from the htc Evo 4g lte, and usually when I would go into ES file Explorer I would see to options, but I don't see that on this device. I don't see sdcard2, or even ext-sdcard. Could someone walk me through this so I can get this to show up on my device through my file Explorer?
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I don't use ES anymore, I prefer Solid Explorer. But you should just be able to select Ext SD. Since the file Explorer reads the internal memory as SD. It sees your SD card as External.
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I am not able to find an option to disable "turn off bluetooth on exit", can anybody tell me where it is?
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I'm coming from the htc Evo 4g lte, and usually when I would go into ES file Explorer I would see to options, but I don't see that on this device. I don't see sdcard2, or even ext-sdcard. Could someone walk me through this so I can get this to show up on my device through my file Explorer?
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The path should be:
Device/Storage/extSdCard
You have to go into the storage folder rather than the sdcard folder.
I've been using ES file explorer to manage my files but its interface is a little annoying (e.g it keeps opening multiple window when I use shortcuts)
I'm wondering if there are other alternatives?
P.s my device is not rooted
Thanks in advance
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I wonder the same, will be watching this thread closely, thanks for starting it!
I use Root Explorer. I am not positive, but you might be able to use it non rooted also. Hopefully because to me its the cleanest most intuitive explorer I've used. ES has a lot of features, its just too messy IMO.
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i too use root explorer. this has been my choice for some time now. yes it works on unrooted phone,but you can use explorer for free.
Solid explorer :thumbup:
Wireless FTP support, dual panel for easy copy, move or drag & drop, bookmarks. Has all the hallmarks of your standard file explorer, and for the most part you'll be able to accomplish most of the same in any. Root explorer gets honorable mention, too.
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Solid explorer :thumbup:
Wireless FTP support, dual panel for easy copy, move or drag & drop, bookmarks. Has all the hallmarks of your standard file explorer, and for the most part you'll be able to accomplish most of the same in any. Root explorer gets honorable mention, too.
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Solid Explorer is AWESOME. I tried it out back when it was free and fell in love with it. As soon as a paid version came out I bought it immediately. The dual panel alone is amazing being able to just move stuff from one side to the other. Really cool. I HIGHLY recommend it if your looking to try something else.
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I use xplore and rootexplorer
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Solid explorer is great if you use a cloud service also, bookmarks your info and you can copy your backups to the cloud with ease.
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I use x-plore but also have root Explorer.
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Nothing comes close to the functionality of Solid Explorer. I have tried every file manager (well a lot of the hundreds lol) and i always find my way back.
It simply just covers every angle. The ui is intuitive and well thought out, well worth the price. Its as nessisary an app as titanium backup.
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Great thread since I'm not liking ES either.
Has anyone tried AntTek? I heard good things about it in the past...
File Manager HD. Beautiful UI. I agree with the OP about ES. I have been trying to make it my default browser for a while, but its just not happening. I do love the Cloud account integration.
My two favorites are Root Explorer and File Explorer (FX) by NextApp, Inc. The later being my goto file manager in most instances.
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Nothing comes close to the functionality of Solid Explorer. I have tried every file manager (well a lot of the hundreds lol) and i always find my way back.
It simply just covers every angle. The ui is intuitive and well thought out, well worth the price. Its as nessisary an app as titanium backup.
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I totally agree
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Root Explorer is the only file manager I use on my devices!
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Hate ES. Usually Root Explorer but Solid Explorer looks great.
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Wow, thanks for all the reply, I'm looking into solid explorer. The reason why I used ES explorer at the first place is because there's a lot of websites/reviews recommending it. But after using it for couple months I find it falls short from all the hypes.
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Saint H said:
Wow, thanks for all the reply, I'm looking into solid explorer. The reason why I used ES explorer at the first place is because there's a lot of websites/reviews recommending it. But after using it for couple months I find it falls short from all the hypes.
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You really should try out Root Explorer! It's well worth the price tag, if not more!!
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Can Solid Explorer scan for my pc instead of having me put in the information manually?
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Yes, very simple to set up an smb sever and store credentials for future bookmarking. Scan for shared network and save encrypted pass for user on initial setup
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