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[Android Apps and Games] Gpx85:
FTP and HTTP file sharing is fabulous!

I am not really expert of such kind of things so I hope you can help me: is there a way I can browse my laptop's folders from my Desire?
[Android Apps and Games] mr.jcarter:
This. Otherwise I'm loving it.
[Android Apps and Games] DannyBiker:
Well, this might be my new file explorer ! So exhaustive, so free! Thank you...

Some comments however :

- The app installer/uninstaller needs to reload the app list at every action. When you have over 200, it takes too long to be used properly.

- I really like the idea of personalized toolbar and the way you implemented it. How about more actions with ability to slide right ?

- Grid view for images would be great.

Thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] Dunc001:
Absolutely first class (sorry, watched X-Men last night...) - uninstalling Root Explorer, File Manager and ES now and on my way to donate :cool:

8CD30535AM996574N - on it's way :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
This really is a promising app!

I have some suggestions for you that I hope you can use:

Windows like file sorting (for example when sorting by name, folders are sorted first, then files)

Easier access to read only/read write (by now it takes 4 clicks to get there - you could maybe make it possible to put it in the toolbar)

More compact fileview (it's a bit hard to get an overview of many files when the text and rows are so big)

File operations directly in the long press context menu (these are the most important for most people I think, so why not make them directly accesible)

Possibility to hide the bar at the very top (not neccesary if you use the toolbar with fast back)

All in all the UI is very nice looking an the silent app (un)installer is a neat future. What I think you should be working most on is the usability - making the most used things appear accessible and so on as appointed already.
[Android Apps and Games] parthabhatta:
Any way to transfer files over Bluetooth. i can't find and i use this function quite often in root explorer.
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
Add your laptop's IP to the network tab. Enable file sharing depending on OS of laptop.

I'm able to stream all my video files via SMB protocol from my desktop without having to actually download, watch, then delete. Watched a 5GB movie without so much as a hiccup..

pretty impressed. I had been converting videos for better streaming through VLC, but no need now.

I do get a force close every time I want to go 'back' while browsing on network. Let me know if you run into this also when you get it up and running.

-Sent from Motorola Atrix-
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Hi, JVogler

thanks for reporting issue.

I cannot duplicate this bug on my HTC Desire, can you please send me log files to help us to fix issue? You can send log files by using a free app called Log Collector. Download LC on market and duplicate that issue then send log files to us. Thank you very much! My email is xinxiaoc AT gmail DOT com
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Thank you for suggestions!

1. We also noticed that app manager has performance issues, we're working on resolve this :)

2. great idea, thank you

3. Grid view will be supported in the next release
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Hi,

thanks for review!! Can't wait to see a great review from you :)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
This is my first time to know this library, I'll take a look at it :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mikulec:
+1 for this
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
Installed...didn't see any settings on when to start or stop log info. Is it just always running? I duplicated a few times then sent a log, not sure if the info is there or not...let me know.
[Android Apps and Games] mjckt:
great application, totally replace WiFiExplorer

One suggestion, can't find a way to batch download, would be great.

Thanks and keep the good work ;)
[Android Apps and Games] fragargon:
hi alex,

great app you 've done there. using since few month yet. this is my only explorer on the phone coz wide utility.Among his share possiblity it's also available to get acces on cisf mounted point ( just browse de dir). I was so impressed that a sent a few beer 17L14013WM426123X .

Since few update have been release which has enhanced fonctionnality (root - theme archive etc) and solved the lag problem on my phone . I would take the opportunity of this thread to ask just ont thing more.

although there is a txt viewer, I would greatly appreciate that if FE could integrate a txt editor with root privileges. I think it woul be usefull to mod some file directly where spotted in the phone dir since they are txt file.

in the current version runing no get issue nor found one and use every day.

tks for your effort
[Android Apps and Games] AdamOutler:
Ssh and sftp are very important for security. FTP should be optional. SFTP should be default. It means you can leave it on all the time without fear of hackers because of public key encryption... using it is as simple as setting up parameters and letting it run until you tell it to stop. By default dropbear provides ssh access. You can enhance this with the use of another file called openssh for sftp access and scp is also possible.
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
thanks for the log, I've received it :)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Yes, thank you for your donation!

We found that txt editor is a common request from users, so it's already on the way :)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
thanks for the info.. I agree that security is very important but many people dont know how to use those enhanced methods, that might be a problem, but any way, we should add ssh and sftp, I'll check out those libs.
[Android Apps and Games] deaffob:
Hi, I just encountered this app and it has some amazing features but my phone SGS on froyo keeps getting this error where it just sits on "refreshing all installed application" when I click on the app panel.
[Android Apps and Games] Darwell.J:
Would it possible to implement a bluetooth support (file sharing)? I'm currently using ES File Explorer, but if you would implement bluetooth, I would switch to this.
[Android Apps and Games] DannyBiker:
Thank you for you feedback !

Will donate in a week or two...;)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
sorry for the issue. can you please tell me your operation steps in order to help me to duplicate bugs on my phone?
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
yes, we have no bluetooth support right now but we have started development, once we finished, we will release it asap :)
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
Thank you for the best "must have" app!

I was using it some time ago. Just found this post on xda about it :)

Great work!
[Android Apps and Games] banesi:
great app! only thing i'm missing is file or folder encryption, hope it will be included in some future versions...

+1 for text view/edit and a little bit smaller interface

set as wallpaper and set as ringtone files will also be handy...
[Android Apps and Games] deejaylobo:
Can we have some sort of wake lock for SMB server access? I think this is what's causing my phone to freeze and reboot while I try to stream video from my PC.

EDIT: And thanks for the app! This is my new goto File Manager. 5*
[Android Apps and Games] shantzg001:
Hi

Nice app there you have. I have two requests to make:

1. Can you enable secure mode for sharing? (i.e. https and sftp.. at least https for sure please)

2. Is it possible to integrate with tasker so that we can enable/disable sharing automatically? e.g. when i am at home using my home network, sharing should start automatically. Or maybe you can provide a widget to turn it off/on quickly..
[Android Apps and Games] sfreemanoh:
I agree with a wake lock...I was trying to copy some files from my server to my phone last night, and after a minute my phone's display turned off...which seemed to somehow disrupt my data connection, requiring me to turn on airplane mode then turn wi-fi back on and try it again (sounds quick, but that's what I eventually tried 5-10 minutes later, after realizing I couldn't access the internet or the market also).
[Android Apps and Games] Gpx85:
Sorry lad, really do not know how to do it: let's start from scratch! The "network tab" you are talking about is it one of FileExpert's tabs? (I have, the translation from Italian would be, "Locale", "Remote", "Bookmarks", "Programs").

Or are you referring to Android's settings?

Thanks again! :D
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
For you it would be 'Remote' tab, Enter the IP that your router assigns your Laptop on local network.
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
Anyone know how to make the bottom toolbar NOT transparent? I can see files underneath it, which make it hard to see/read the buttons. Can't seem to find the setting anywhere, probably just missing something obvious...thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
Suggestion: make the Operations menu go away after choosing/performing an operation.

Also, a backup settings to sdcard feature would be great! :)

Finally, just noticed that the File Expert text editor has no intertial scrolling? I think this kind of this is a must these days.
[Android Apps and Games] atrias:
this a very usefull app.

I loved the way that i could access the phone SD (read / write!) with FTP!

but I have a question about the required permissions.

why do you need these permissions ?
[Android Apps and Games] gupta.keshav94:
+1 to the suggestions.. :)
[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
How do you setup for batch installation of apps? I have tried the auto app install, but it still required user input (such as install or cancel pop-up)

Thank for this great app
[Android Apps and Games] log_rima:
Hi... would you plz upload the latest version (I cannot access the market in Iran) :(

Thnx a lot...
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Hello guys

We've released a new version yesterday! Here's the change log:

1. Add grid mode support, switch between grid mode and list mode on settings

2. Based on user feedback now you can change the entry size on both list mode and grid mode to optimize the screen usage consumption

3. Add a new toolbar button to support fast switching display mode

4. Performance optimization on file explorer and app manager

5. Improved theme manager and two new theme plugins

I think the most important change in this update is that we now support grid mode again!

Also many of you asked us to allow users to change the size of the list entry, this is supported in this version :)

We also have two new theme plugins!
[Android Apps and Games] snakeeyes21:
Love this app, its replaced a few that i currently use,

But when you try to connect to your computer with the host name ie XXX-PC its takes ages then a dialog box pops up asking if you want to wait or force close.

when connecting via ip it connects straight away :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
Hi xcxin

can this be added as default file manager in a custom ROM avaiable here on xda?

Tks for the great app!
[Android Apps and Games] mr.jcarter:
Am I doing something wrong here? I'm trying to copy/paste a hosts file from my SD to /etc but something is going wrong with the transfer. I mounted the system as read/write and selected "overwrite" but no success, ads still show. Doing the same thing using root explorer works with no problems.
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
No problem, thanks for integrating
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Connecting via computer name may consume more time :) So we recommended to connect to your host PC via IP
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Sorry for the issue, I'll try it in my phone to duplicate
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
Thought I would check back on this thread and see if there's been anything found on the Force Close while browsing network shares on Atirx, and hitting the 'back' button?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Can you guys just upload this those to the market? Was using the black theme, all I get now is an annoying message about deprecation.
[Android Apps and Games] snakeeyes21:
is there anyway to get the app to show the sd-card on your

computer as a network drive, like you can do with samba filesharing

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&feature=search_result
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
already uploaded, please search "File Expert ClassicBlack" on the market, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] m-p{3}:
My favorite file browser so far. That would be great if the black theme was built-in, instead of having two packages.
[Android Apps and Games] atrias:
any info from the developer about this ?
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
Sorry if we integrate all themes it means apk size will be a big number, that's not what we want :)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
We can send crash report if FC, thank you
[Android Apps and Games] mr.jcarter:
Xcxin, where you ever able to replicate the issue I had with copying over a hosts file from the SD over to the /etc directory?
[Android Apps and Games] dmarden:
Any way File Expert could be made to perform a media scan upon exit or from a menu option or something?
[Android Apps and Games] gupta.keshav94:
+1 to the request.. I would also like it.. :)
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
we will consider to implement it.....
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
Hi.

Have updated today to 3.1.2, but it was not announced yet :s

Anyway, here is a Suggestion:

- Add a logcat view. That is a must-have!

Thanks! It's great!

EDIT: Another suggestion: When starting for the first time, make the phone auto-detect if it is rooted, and if it is it should ask if Root Explorer and Root functions should be enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
I hate to bump this, but just in case it got lost in the mix. Is anyone else experiencing this? Once browsing any network location, anything but going 'deeper' into folder structure will result in FC. I sent in a log to developer a few weeks ago, wondering if any info was able to be used from it, or solution?

thanks

Definitely the best File Manger available, would really love to get to the bottom of these FC's. The Atrix will be getting an OTA GingerBread update in the next few weeks, so maybe this will solve my issue also.
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
Another sugestion: adfree on rooted devices. Easy thing. just replace hosts
[Android Apps and Games] xcxin:
do you use a very complex password for your share?
[Android Apps and Games] JVogler:
none, just my media server basically so I don't need security really.
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

please implement sending for multi file select,

i needed often for sharing pictures.

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] Marvi70:
When I upload an already existing file from pc to the phone using web sharing, the file will be overwritten without any message.

It's possible to fix this?

Thanks a lot for this very cool app!
[Android Apps and Games] icarusjun:
I want to "push" this to my phone making it my default file explorer... I used to do it with Astro... copying the APK via root explorer and changing permissions... it automatically shows up and I can use it... but with FE I copied via root but it doesn't show up...
[Android Apps and Games] icarusjun:
forget it... already dang nabbed it...

I love FILE EXPERT...
[Android Apps and Games] DannyBiker:
I really like this app but I think the next effort should be put on getting something more smooth. On my HD2 it's really laggy and really slow when it does actions like copying, decompressing or even scrolling a long list. Those slowdowns don't occur with other file explorers. I must admit I still use Es File Explorer if I want to quickly check a file up...

Other than that, it's great.
[Android Apps and Games] Cy4n1d3:
Great app, thanks :)

Working fine on SGS.
[Android Apps and Games] eskostar:
Great app indeed, replaced my Root Explorer, I have a "small" suggestion.

What about creating a Recycle Bin feature?For example, when I had windows mobile I used Resco File Explorer, and when you delete something, it goes into a hidden recycle bin folder that you can then either empty or restore an item you mistakenly deleted, it's nothing ground breaking, but might be yet another feature that distinguishes File Expert from the rest of the explorers out there.

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] g26er:
When clicking on the apps tab, it will sit there for over an hour "refreshing all installed application" until I finally cancel it. FYI (~150 apps)

I agree with the others it's becoming a bit laggy. It's still my main file browser at the moment. I may soon switch to another app for file browsing and use this for sharing only. I'd say the feature set is great for now, just needing some optimization.
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
Agreed, it is a bit choppy even on my HTC G2 @ 1.1 GHz.
[Android Apps and Games] Wardroid:
i am rooted but it still wont let me remove swype from my system/app file......any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
Hmm, the last update seems to have made scrolling lag even worse on my T-Mobile G2 =/
[Android Apps and Games] starbase64:
Hi,

please add bluetooth support.

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Android Apps and Games] DannyBiker:
Still great tool but some bugs left :

- In list view, a folder display will start from the middle of the folders/files list instead of the top.

- No confirmation box when deleting a file/folder. This is important to avoid errors.
[Android Apps and Games] iXNyNe:
Mount system as r/w with root toolbox or something.
[Android Apps and Games] VerizonKoolaid:
yay

+1

for mount R/W

:)

an awesome option for those of us disinterested in adding a gmail account to the phone!
[Android Apps and Games] adguru:
Permissions

As earlier asked on this thread by atrias, any comment on why following permissions are needed for this app? ES File Explorer requires way less permissions:

YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

READ SENSITIVE LOG DATA

PHONE CALLS

READ PHONE STATE AND IDENTITY

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] LudoA12:
I love this program, i have 3 suggestions:

-An option to let user choose network name (Like ES FILE EXPLORER). Because only see IP adress, it is not easy when u have many network...

-An option to active Share WEB or FTP connection instantly when you launch File Expert

-More language (French for example ;-))

Thanks for your work.

LudoA12
[Android Apps and Games] movelbit:
Why on more updates on this thread? Is there any problem? While latest update on this thread was 3.1.1 there is already 3.2.6 on the market. Good work.
[Android Apps and Games] ulysse34:
Actually a very nice and powerful app.

What I am really missing is a mode that allows you to edit root files over FTP (like Root FTP Server).

Add that feature and it will be perfect ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Bupahs:
WTH

The last update had killed this app for me, what once took 2 steps now takes 5! Why is it that so many devs are going all nutso on UI changes lately? Normally I dont mind the occasional UI tweak, but this new look kills all functionality of a once perfect app
[Android Apps and Games] tboooe:
+1000! I totally agree. I cant understand why this app was changed so radically. I guess I am back on the lookout for a file explorer alternative.
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
I slightly agree with what others have said above. For one, setting the theme for sure should be in the settings menu. Also, in File Explorer Settings, "Auto SD" does nothing. I have it checked and when I open the app, all I see is the My Phone menu. I just want to get to my SD card like before.

Also, I miss the way we were able to customize the bottom bar to have whatever buttons we wanted. I personally liked being able to put a share button there so I could just open the app then have my phone shared in FTP mode. Now both the bottom bar and the menu button are inconsistent across several screens.

Edit: After more usage I really think this app became much more convoluted than it needed to be.
[Android Apps and Games] Hzu:
File Expert is definitely is the best alternative to Root Explorer. But just one thing, UI is too heavy.
[Android Apps and Games] penfold:
yeah, it now takes 2 extra clicks to get to the sdcard, apart from that the new ui is great
[Android Apps and Games] fragargon:
most of says up this. there is a features missing... file permission. hope it got back coz without useless root explorer.
[Android Apps and Games] crz6662:
Downloaded to try.
[Android Apps and Games] c00ller:
Also, on my phone the file explorer scrolling up and down in list mode is still very laggy/stuttery. Other file explorer apps are quite smooth.
[Android Apps and Games] deejaylobo:
I love the new UI. It's better looking than the other file explorers on the market. I think you should stay the course on this. It goes really well with the tabbed system. Once you set up some favourites and have tabs it's really easy to navigate. I would suggest a way to have a few pinned tabs that open up to a specified folder every time you launch File Expert.
[Android Apps and Games] Omnichron:
wow.. thanx!:D
[Android Apps and Games] Marvi70:
Hi,

I have installed the latest update. Now all german "Umlaute" (ä, ö, ü) are not readable.
[Android Apps and Games] deejaylobo:
Can you fix network sharing(FTP) on ICS?
[Android Apps and Games] lexluthor:
Samba/Windows shares are broken for me on GB too.

Emailed dev.

Back to old version for now.

Also, with this version, we can't change file permissions? Why bother having a root file explorer than can't change permissions?
[Android Apps and Games] tboooe:
How do I go back to the old version????
[Android Apps and Games] dnlilas:
Hello,

Some suggestions for this awesome file manager:

1- add date/time/size on each entry in list view (should keep contextual menu Details though)

2- need clear indication of more than 2 tabs

3- need to display in tab the name of the directory if applicable (not just plain sd card as currently)

4- need to memorize opened tabs after exit, and to reopen them if possible at start

5- need a quick way to access Favorites etc... (a toolbar ?). Currently we need to open a tab with Home content.

6- For selection, maybe you could use the thumbnail of each entry (so the checkmark is on/off this thumbnail). Refer to

Android Total Commander for this behaviour. This would provide some more spaces on each entry in list view.

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] ducmthai:
Hi xcxin,

I've rooted my Droid 3 with Pete's root tools and using FE with root privilege to access /data, but FE show this folder as blank.

I've unrooted the phone, rooted the phone with DooMLoRD v4 (zergRush), and again FE show /data as a blank folder.

Is this a normal case or some thing has gone wrong?

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] alangrig:
App is really nice, but unfortunately I can't attach office files via browser for recruiters, however es file manager attach office files successfully. For instance I upload files via browser on recruiter's websites by full filling the form.
[Android Apps and Games] fiddler17:
mounting R/W

Everything that I've read says that this tool is free, which it appears to be, mostly. Only, in order to actually have any rooting capability it says I have to buy a Pro Key or something like that. Am I missing something?
[Android Apps and Games] fragargon:
Unfortunately no, i got the same behave. This should be come wirh latest update despite i m a donator from early version. So i swap the app and use ghost commander. Voila :what:
[Android Apps and Games] fiddler17:
Ghost Commander, eh? I'll have to take a look at that one. Thanks for the suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] Paparasee:
Anyone knows how to connect to SkyDrive?

Thanks :)