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[Q] Voice recorder app?

This seems like a silly question, but I can't seem to find the voice recorder app on the HTC One. I see it under settings->apps->all, but there doesn't seem to be a way to actually access it. I've tried adding widgets/apps/shortcuts but it's not there.

dashbored said:
This seems like a silly question, but I can't seem to find the voice recorder app on the HTC One. I see it under settings->apps->all, but there doesn't seem to be a way to actually access it. I've tried adding widgets/apps/shortcuts but it's not there.
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Try the Notes app I think its integrated there...
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I was wondering the same thing. Voice Recorder and Stocks can be seen in a custom launcher like Nova or Apex or an app called Control Center in the Play store. However, Stocks app is broken. This is not the case with other providers. Gotta love Verizon! lol

dashbored said:
This seems like a silly question, but I can't seem to find the voice recorder app on the HTC One. I see it under settings->apps->all, but there doesn't seem to be a way to actually access it. I've tried adding widgets/apps/shortcuts but it's not there.
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Well Its funny but the same problem happened with me while using my xperia.. and I used to use that application via whats app voice message as if they are not sent , they just got saved in gallery...and after a long time i didnt find it exactly where it is in phone and then I just downloaded a separate app for it.....:laugh:

I remember this problem when i had my dinc 4G I before s-off the device. I can't remember the EXACT steps to get it to show up, but i got it to show up as a shortcut. I don't have this phone YET, but i will tell you what i can remember.
1) Download ES file explorer.
2) Go into the device system/app folder and locate the HTCsound recorder apk , and try to install it. If you are not rooted it will fail. That is fine.
3) In ES file explorer go to tools - > app manager then system apps and find the htc sound recorder.
4) Long press it until it checks and then go to the menu and choose send to desktop.
This is how i got a SHORTCUT to the app on my non rooted dinc 4G.
I honestly do not know if it will work with this phone but though i throw it out to see if someone can try.

I prefer to use Easy Voice Recorder since it is capable of recording phone calls (incoming and outgoing voice) with no special setup. Not that I really need to record calls, but cool that the feature is there, unlike the built in recorder which pauses the recording when a phone call starts up

carm01 said:
I remember this problem when i had my dinc 4G I before s-off the device. I can't remember the EXACT steps to get it to show up, but i got it to show up as a shortcut. I don't have this phone YET, but i will tell you what i can remember.
1) Download ES file explorer.
2) Go into the device system/app folder and locate the HTCsound recorder apk , and try to install it. If you are not rooted it will fail. That is fine.
3) In ES file explorer go to tools - > app manager then system apps and find the htc sound recorder.
4) Long press it until it checks and then go to the menu and choose send to desktop.
This is how i got a SHORTCUT to the app on my non rooted dinc 4G.
I honestly do not know if it will work with this phone but though i throw it out to see if someone can try.
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Thanks, this was super helpful. A more direct route might be to download QuickShortcutMaker, and then to search for "recorder". That brings up the HTC recorder app, and easily creates a shortcut to the home screen.
-Matt

File browser for root.

What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.

I've personally always fx file browser, its still working with the 5x
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I'm using amaze file manager

Solid explorer here
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What do you mean when you say ES file explorer doesn't work well with the 5X? I haven't had any issues with it.

The one and only: Root explorer

using AntTek Explorer

Was a long time user of es file explorer. Didnt like their recent tactics. Switched over to Solid Explorer.

+1 for solid explorer. Really like its material design and built in archive manager.

Total commander. Love dual directory views on tablets and swiping left and right to switch directory view on phones.

Been on solid explorer since es added the bloat

+1 for Solid Explorer.
I was using Root Explorer, but is behind for design and not so updated anymore.

No issues with ES here. Not a heavy root user though.

Cabinet

+1 for solid explorer from me too. Flawless otg support as well as support for many, many networking protocals for filesharing. These are essential to the way i use my phone and its the only one i have seen aside from what ES explorer used to be that has full support for everything i need.

Over the years, as new root file explorers get released, I usually give them a try. However, I ALWAYS end up back on the paid Root Explorer as I've consistently found little issues with all the others, that the paid Root Explorer just doesn't have.

NisseGurra said:
The one and only: Root explorer
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+1... what else would anyone use to explore root? ツ

ES works perfect.

teapea said:
What are people using for file browsers which support root? Always used ES but it seems it doesn't work well with the 5x and won't support root, so after some other options.
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Amaze. Works well. Looks great. Open source. What's not to love? I used to be an ES File Explorer guy, but the bloat just got to be too much. I am quite happy with Amaze and glad I switched, all things considered.

+1 for Solid Explorer and it's on sale atm
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"Apps will secretly download files"

I just got a pop-up message on my screen, about 3/4 of the area of the whole screen, "Apps will secretly download files." And it had a link to play store.
Except, I wasn't using a browser.
It just appeared out of nowhere. And I don't install ANY new apps that I haven't used in the last 5 years. WTF?!
Is ES File Explorer going completely rogue?! OR something?!

Anyone?

nabbed said:
I just got a pop-up message on my screen, about 3/4 of the area of the whole screen, "Apps will secretly download files." And it had a link to play store.
Except, I wasn't using a browser.
It just appeared out of nowhere. And I don't install ANY new apps that I haven't used in the last 5 years. WTF?!
Is ES File Explorer going completely rogue?! OR something?!
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ES File Explorer newer than 3.5 is full of Spamware and Advertisements
use Old Version in google to install the 3.5 APK of ES File Explorer, don't bother upgrading to new 4.x version they are all bloatware.
Another recommendation, install Droid Firewall (DroidWall - Android Firewall) from Play Store

I just started receiving this on my android TV stick 2 data ago. I don't know where it's coming from, but I have es file explorer installed on at least 7 other devices and I haven't seen it on any of those. I'd love to know where this is coming from.
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It's ES 8-( Too bad I went to Google Play, it still has a 4.5/5 due to the huge number of positive reviews over the years, but RECENT reviews consist of 1 and 2-star reviews due to false notifications, lock screen hijacking, and popups... plus a 5-star review or two from someone trolling and saying "Well, he has to make money somehow" (I replied to these, pointing out in my 2-star review that making money via ads in the app is legit... but ads outside the app are illegitimate spam.)

I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.

Jeffro2700 said:
I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.
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Try File Commander I think it's better

Shofar1 said:
Try File Commander I think it's better
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Thank you. I was just googling options.
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That it was ES File Explorer was a total speculation from me. But at the same time, I haven't seen this pop-up since I replaced it with Amaze.

Jeffro2700 said:
I just got it on my phone. It's definitely ES. I turned off all notifications while I look for a new file explorer.
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I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.

pilzj said:
I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.
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Do you still need to deal with the App analyzer with Pro?
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Jeffro2700 said:
Do you still need to deal with the App analyzer with Pro?
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As I don't even know what it is, I would say NO

pilzj said:
I use ES pro for a long time always newest version. Don't see any of what you are describing.
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Do you also work for Estrong?

I have always used xplore file manager, very good and graphically the best, try it

Root explorer

nabbed said:
Do you also work for Estrong?
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Thats what you would wish for. I don't even work in IT.
However I honor a good app by buying it or donating. I guess a lot of people are angry with apps because they want to use them for free but still want full features and no ads.

Best explorer... hands down, Solid File Explorer. Buy it... trust me!
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better check what permissions you gave ES File Explorer. They are probably selling out everything you say, type, everywhere you go, your contact list, who you email and about what, what you eat, what time you get up in the morning, if you workout, etc, etc.

I have been very happy with Solid Explorer File Manager.

Limited Time Offer popup - which app do I disable?

I'm getting a bunch of popups offering a "limited time" app with a click to take you to the app store. Anyone know which app is generating this one so that I can hopefully disable it or turn the option off or something?
(missing my ad blocking features of the rooted Note 3!)

I've noticed that too. I thought it might be ES File Explorer. Are you using that app?

bushy73 said:
I've noticed that too. I thought it might be ES File Explorer. Are you using that app?
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I sure do. Checking that app now for any possible settings to change, thanks!
Edit - you might be right. Found this on a review: Intrusive Ads This *used* to be a great app. I've used it off and on for almost 5 years. Maybe 4? The ads were manageable. Now I get pop-up ads when I'm using completely different ads prompting me to install apps. When I hit the 'x' to close the ad, it still tries to open the Google Play store.
If I can't stop them, or upgrade to an Ad free version, I'm uninstalling. Which is a shame, I've also used this app for years. Anyone know a good ad-free replacement? (looks like they do have a paid ad free version)

I've recently been trying Solid Explorer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2&hl=en), which generally comes highly recommended. I haven't used it a lot yet, but I like it a lot so far, it has a clean ui, is quick and simple to use.
Default font sizes are a little large for my liking, but you can "zoom" out on file lists. I'd prefer if you could zoom even more, but there seem to be a lot of options that I haven't really tried yet, so you probably can.

polstein said:
I'm getting a bunch of popups offering a "limited time" app with a click to take you to the app store. Anyone know which app is generating this one so that I can hopefully disable it or turn the option off or something?
(missing my ad blocking features of the rooted Note 3!)
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I went into Settings > Applications > Apps that can appear on top and denied ES File explorer. Seems to work.

Looking for good file explorer

Hey guys I've been using root browser for years now and I'm just wondering what are you guys using. I'm looking for something that looks moder but it's straight to the point. I don't like too many features. Also i would love root support.

Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.

DanVanDamn said:
Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.
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X2

MiXplorer

Root Explorer

MiXplorer a little buggy still but very actively developed and free.... you can find it in XDA labs

MiXplorer

solid explorer

Hootan Parsa is the man. He's been updating this app and making it better and better since gingerbread days. May favorite and most used by far. I keep other around for different reasons but I've been with miXplorer since before it was even called MiXplorer.
ReelFiles said:
MiXplorer
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I paid for and use es file manager. Although there're some features I don't need or plan to use, they are there if I ever want to. I didn't have to buy it, but I used the app for years before they added ads and felt they deserved some rewards for their hard work. Overall I'm very pleased with the app and it's one of the first things I install on my new devices.

DanVanDamn said:
Although this question isn't Pixel specific..
I use Solid Explorer since ES File Explorer went nuts with ads and unnecessary feature. It's clean, highly customizable but clean enough for a quick use.
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Yeah I second that. Solid explorer is tits Magee!

Root explorer seems to do everything, and has a decent interface
I have used many other that have a better interface but they always seem to lack one feature or another.
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Use the ASUS one as it seemed to be the lightest, least ugly one when I googled them.

Okay guys I think I will go with solid explorer. I do have a 8 days trial after that I guess is only a paid app. Will try it this week and see how it goes.

X-Plore is brilliant. Best file manager I've used.

+1 Solid Explorer

Solid Explorer also here.
Worth 100% its price.

I've always used Root Explorer but will try Solid Explorer. Any big differences?

watzone69 said:
I've always used Root Explorer but will try Solid Explorer. Any big differences?
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First thing i always check on a new file explorer is if it can create files. As i need the ability to create .nomedia files.
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I've used root explorer since gingerbread. Lightweight and easy to use.