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[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
No worries on "sounding ungrateful", I very much appreciate candid information on what people dislike about FX.

Thumbnails are currently cached, but I think there's an issue with the longevity of the identifiers used to reference the cached thumbnails. Will try and correct this for the next version.

Thumbnail size adjustment will likely be in a 1.X.0 release, likely 1.4.0 or 1.5.0. I apologize for not being able to get this in sooner as it'll be a very nice feature to have. The FX "To-do list" is just plain massive though and filled with similarly important features. Redesigned image viewer is likely slightly after or in the same release.
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
It's not the biggest problem if the thumbnails are re-loaded from time to time. I was talking about a cache for the real images. This is needed. And maybe the size should be adjustable.
[Android Apps and Games] otonvm:
Hay!

I cannot access my windows shares on my win 7 box. I can access them with every other windows or mac machine on the network and I can access my smb shares on my mac from your app.

My pc shows up in the network browser, I save the connection with the user name and password (in the clear, it's a simple password for my lan) but when I try to connect the app asks for the password again and then doesn't accept any password I give it.

Except this it's a really nice app. Gook work.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
it might be a conflict with a component of Windows live essentials.

I already banished it from my computer a long time ago because it attempts to fix the security of shared folders in a way that makes most Linux based devices return incorrect password/username errors.

while any part of Windows live essentials was installed I couldn't access shared folders from any of my android devices and my western digital media player.

the exact component causing the problem was "Windows live ID sign-in assistant" I think, which can't be uninstalled through the Windows live uninstaller unless you uninstall everything.
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

I have Windows Live installed on my Win7 desktop (I don't use it; I prefer Outlook). Is this what you're referring to? Because I haven't had any problems connecting with my phone.

Sent from my HTC Vivid (ICS)
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
supposedly they fixed it in newer Linux kernels, so it's possible it only creates conflicts for some phones/roms.
[Android Apps and Games] otonvm:
Can I suppose you're answering to me? Then thanks. :)

I have win live, yes, because of games for win live. I can't immagine how would that interfere with local filesharing but it's windows, so...

I'm on an Optimus 2X with CM10 nightly so I'm used to problems now and then. But I'm quite sure that our kernel developer uses recent sources and is now working on a 3.x branch release. Could that help?
[Android Apps and Games] CGA1:
I also had this problem with one of my Windows 8 machines. Turned out it was the user name that is in caps on Windows, I had to enter it in caps also in FX.
[Android Apps and Games] otonvm:
That's not my problem... It's sad that it was easier to install a ssh server, setup public key login and setup multiple shares than making windows sharing to work. It's not ideal but it works.
[Android Apps and Games] Nucleotide:
I had a thought today when using WIFI File Explorer - is there any chance of getting such a feature built into FX? When enabled on wifi, you can browse to your phone via IP address. This would be awesome!

Local and WIFI file explorer. It would be brilliant!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Have thought about integrating WebSharing (which includes both Web and WebDAV access) and/or an FTP server into FX. For reasons I'll never understand, no one ever was particularly interested in the WebSharing app.
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
AirDroid provides a much easier alternative. Should somebody actually need websharing (and use e.g. shell/batch commands to fetch files), he can probably set it up on his own via the terminal :P

That's my opinion - I know that's what I would do.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
When I say "WebSharing", I'm referring to another NextApp product:

Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.websharing

Paid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.websharing.r1
[Android Apps and Games] Nucleotide:
I could have sworn I purchased your WebSharing app some time ago but according to Google Play, it would appear not. :laugh:

Having WebSharing intergrated with FX would be fantastic - even if as a paid add-on. Sometimes it's a little tedious working with files on the phone itself. Being able to open FX and tap Enable Web Sharing on the home screen would make things a damn sight easier. Especially if it was possible to perform root operations as well. :D

AirDroid is excellent but all I use it for file management - and maybe the odd the text message only because it's been running at the time. It's just another app that I could remove in place of something much better (FX) IMO.
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
Yeah. And the Websharing app does web sharing :P

True. I would probably use FX as well, considering I usually avoid AirDroid (when the wifi signal is low, it takes more time for it to load the interface than to copy the files).
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

I would also appreciate such add on.
[Android Apps and Games] pilgrim011:
Samsung Galaxy S2. Root r/w works with other file managers. Any thoughts?
[Android Apps and Games] ＿ⅠSmile™^_^:
收件人： [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

thanks nice app
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
did you try editing the files in their actual folder? (should be /system/app)

the ones you're trying to edit seem to be behind a symbolic link.

and there are multiple system partitions so you need to make sure you set the current one to rw(setting / to rw doesn't set /system to rw)
[Android Apps and Games] pilgrim011:
The actual files are in the preload folder (on Jelly Bean i9100), and in system are only symbolic links. All the folders are rw, or at least that is what FX tells me, but when trying to change permissions, it fails.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks for the report and screenshots. Just testing a Note10.1 with the same /preload directory, that filesystem is mounted read-only and FX isn't providing the option to remount it. I'll try and have this fixed very soon, there will likely be a test release posted in this thread first.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Almost done with a fix for the remounting-other-filesystems problem, but I don't want to post a beta just yet as it's not quite finished/fully tested.

This issue turns out to be a very interesting problem. On all Android devices, / and /system partitions are mounted read-only. Some devices have other filesystems that are read-only mounted, e.g., Samsung stuff has that "preload" directory and a Galaxy Nexus has a "factory" directory. The read-only configuration of filesystems is done by scripts (so there's no way to tell what filesystems should be remountable other than / and /system).

I'm simply going to give users the option to enable a filesystem as "remountable" when a read-only filesystem is encountered, as per the screenshot. You can also manually configure what filesystems are remountable via the "Filesystems" activity, with an even more stern message about how your world will end if you try to make "/data" remountable and then proceed to make it read-only.

I've noticed the competition these days seems to just auto remount any RO filesystem as RW (and often then leave it that way). This would be tremendously easier than all this UI work, but I think it's extremely important that people know what is going on when they do work as root.
[Android Apps and Games] Nucleotide:
Another idea - backup and restore of settings/configuration - home screen configuration, bookmarks, etc.

:D :D
[Android Apps and Games] Kachar123:
WebSharing is a nice application, but unfortunately has been neglected by you and not updated for last 20 months or so. The WebDAV access in WebSharing is still in "beta". I also share the view that it should be integrated with FX by making it a addon.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Quick status update: I mentioned earlier that I wanted to have a new test release up here today, unfortunately it will likely be one more day as it needed a few more fixes.
[Android Apps and Games] everlethal:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Hi tliebeck

Is it possible to add photo sync option?

I know it's possible, but do you want?

About photo sync i mean to send pictures from phone to PC.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I'd definitely like to add general-purpose networking synchronization at some point. It wouldn't be trivial to get it right, but there shouldn't be any giant roadblocks either.

(Or do you have something more specific in mind?)
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Hi all,

I finally have a new beta available for those that would like to try it. I'm tempted to label this 1.3.2 after a bit more testing. Have considered calling it 1.4.0, but the changes are very much under the hood and will only appeal to very technical folks. For now it's simply known as R262.

R262 new features/fixes:

Added capability to view Android Binary XML files within APK files (e.g. AndroidManifest.xml).

Added script execution component (supports root and unprivileged execution).

Added capability to add script shortcuts to homescreens (and execute them as root or unprivileged user).

Creation of home screen bookmarks for files.

Improved image browsing (FX Plus).

Improved Android media database synchronization.

Improved media scanner.

Text editor: added auto-indent (configurable via settings).

Added capability to remount any partition as read/write.

The R262 (new version) APK is available here: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r262/FX_r262.apk (NEW BETA RELEASE)

And if you need to revert back to 1.3.1 (the OLD version, without going to Google Play), you can get a copy here: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r255/FX_r255.apk (SAME APK AS ON GOOGLE PLAY)

Be sure to try out the "tools" menu on each screen as well.
[Android Apps and Games] elban:
the script execution feature, with split error and message + shortcuts looks like a killer feature!! :)
[Android Apps and Games] everlethal:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

I just want to send my new pics and videos from phone to PC wireless. That's all.( with your app off course )
[Android Apps and Games] arvarobert:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

How to set permissons for files?
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
long-press > permissions.

but it only works when you choose system(root) on the FX home screen.
[Android Apps and Games] krzysiek1984:
You need root access. Hold finger on file,click permissions and change to this one

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[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Hi Tliebeck,

Sorry to rise that matter again, but it just unclear if you plan to implement the possibility to navigate down the hierarchy of a bookmark ?

I really miss this feature a lot.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
When you select multiple items and long press one of them (either by mistake while swiping to select or on purpose), what you selected goes away and the long press only acts on that particular item.

Is that intended behavior?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Yes, this really needs to be added. Current plan is that you'll be able to hold down on the path bar, and have a context menu appear, one of the options being "Expand Path". Additionally will add a "Copy Path Text" option and at some point perhaps a short history.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
This is the intended behavior at the present time. If you long-press outside the selection on a new item, the long-press action is invoked only on that item. If you long-press on a selected item, the action is invoked on all selected items. This was done to prevent the scenario where you might be unaware of selected items that are scrolled off the screen.

It might be nice if the selection were restored if you canceled an out-of-selection long press (or it might be more confusing...need to think about it).
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
One more quick note...in r262 the media scanner progress bar is busted. The issue is the only the progress bar. If a bunch of new items need to be scanned, the progress bar will jump to nearly the end. The underlying scan works correctly, but it's quite annoying not to have any progress for such a time-consuming operation.
[Android Apps and Games] pilgrim011:
Do you plan another release with preload support, like you said earlier?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Sorry about this, I failed to mention it in the description (corrected it just now). The r262 release does have support for remounting any read-only partition as read-write. When you browse into a read-only partition like /preload, the lock icon should show up with an exclamation point in front of it. If you tap it, you'll be asked whether you want that partition to be remountable. (Note: saying yes won't remount it, you'll have to tap the lock icon one more time). From then on, that partition will behave just like / or /system.

You can now centrally manage which partitions allow this behavior from the "Filesystems" tool (available via Tools->Filesystems). There's a fairly evil-sounding warning if you try and manually make a partition remountable (I could see someone getting in serious trouble if they turned this on for /data).

Thanks again for your report of this!
[Android Apps and Games] JHimmelbauer:
Tliebeck, is planned to add to the Cloud Storage feature also "ownCloud"?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Yes, via WebDAV access. I don't have an ETA though.
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
Quick question, are you going to update the app to be more secure and compatible with Koush's new/updated Superuser? As in adding android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER to the manifest?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I don't like it. Responded to the chat thread:
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
And I should add that there may be a practical way to delegate all of this functionality to the root "module" using a whole bunch of Unix named pipes and Red Bull.
[Android Apps and Games] Hunter2195:
FX File Explore

I very enjoy this file manager
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
the problem with moving visible media files to hidden folders has returned in the latest test release.

if i move files to a folder that is hidden from the media scanner the files remain visible.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, working on it. Unfortunately the media scanning system is by far the most ill-designed feature of Android I've encountered. It's really, really bad. They rewrote it Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and instead of fixing it simply added different but equally horrible design flaws. And there's essentially no API or documentation for it.

And I'm finding there is no practical means to implement it perfectly. The only thing I can do is implement is safely, i.e., make certain I never delete a file from the database that still exists, or its evil delete trigger will fire and remove said file. I think I'm going to change the behavior to simply NOT scan inside hidden and .nomedia directories, as if I tell the Android media scanner to look in them, it incorrectly sets a flag such that they are allowed into the images/audio/video views (and show up in your gallery). So stuff in .nomedia folders and in hidden (.folders) will potentially not be visible to computers using MTP until the device is rebooted.
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
Found a bug. Didn't test with the latest beta, I'm still using the play store release. If you can't reproduce it, let me know, I'll try doing it again.

It happened a few times in the same folder. I was renaming files to similar names (e.g. "FILE_HDPI", "FILE_MDPI", etc). I made a typo for one of the files and named it after an already existing file, and the old (or new, don't know for sure) disappeared, with no warning. Happened twice.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, reproduced and fixed, will be in 1.4.0, which should be available in less than 24 hours. (1.3.2 is now going to be 1.4.0, too many new features for a micro release).
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
1.4.0 is out. New features include:

Added script execution component (supports root and unprivileged execution).

Added capability to add script shortcuts to homescreens (and execute them as root or unprivileged user).

Implemented creation of home screen bookmarks for files, including ability to choose target application.

Improved home screen bookmark/shortcut creation dialog (ability to create launcher shortcuts is now much more obvious).

Added capability to view Android Binary XML files within APK files (e.g. AndroidManifest.xml).

Improved image browsing (FX Plus).

Improved Android media database synchronization.

Improved media scanner, now also provides better progress feedback.

Text editor: added auto-indent (configurable via settings).

Text editor: added warning when opening read-only files, and improved error message when attempting to save one. (Warning may be disabled in settings).

Current window can now be cloned by holding the "New Window" option in the "Windows" menu.

Added options to path bar when it is tapped and held: "copy path text" and "expand bookmark".

Added capability to remount any read-only filesystem as read-write (previous versions only supported remounting / and /system).

Revamped Add Bookmark/Shortcut dialog.

Added capability to create shortcuts via the "Widgets" menu of your homescreen launcher app.

The New bookmark dialog was revamped to make the option of creating desktop shortcuts much more prominent. Previously the option was located in the location drop down, which caused a fair number of people to think it didn't exist. There is also now a simplified shortcut creator available from the "Widgets" section in your Android launcher.

The file bookmarking has been redone since the previous test release. It now offers the ability to spec an application to open the file with.
[Android Apps and Games] elban:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Nice update, full of useful new features.

I was wondering why remote bookmark paths open as already expanded.

For local paths, expanding a bookmark in the main storage I would expect it to be like if I reached the same place from the local storage icon (not root), i.e. the same path I was in when the bookmark was added.
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
@tliebeck I posted this on GPlus, but I figured I'd post here, too. Your app is very slow when browsing System as root using Koush's Superuser. I don't think this is your problem, since it doesn't happen using Chain's, or SuperSU. Just wanted you to be aware of it.

And is there any chance of you hosting the apk of FX somewhere on your site? I'm at a location for about 6 months where my phone can't get wifi or data. Thus I can't update off the Play Store. If there was a way to download apks from the Play Store to the pc, that'd be even better. So far, I've just been downloading the betas from your site, and using bluetooth to transfer it (using your app to do this, btw). Minor note, your download links on your site are point to market.android.com as opposed to play.google.com It currently redirects, but for how long?

Also, is there a particular reason you haven't applied for Recognized Developer? Even if you don't need the extra benefits, you deserve the title. XDA-Developers Recognized Developer Form
[Android Apps and Games] Szczepanik:
New features

Awesome - thanks! It seems churlish to immediately respond with new requests but I hope you take them as constructive ideas inspired by your developments.

File widget

Distinguish widgets (e. g. Different colour or letter)

Check for updates in app (About)

Keep up the great work

Cheers

Tom
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

I'm glad the last update allow to navigate back the hierarchy of a bookmarked folder.

But i must recon the implementation is IMO not straight forward. Why not introduce a "up" folder button at the top of the tree? It is classic abd much more user friendly.

This folder button could be used in all the app to kept it consistent.

My 2cents

Regards and thanks
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks for reporting this. What's your device and ROM? I just installed Koush's SU on a CM10.0 Galaxy Nexus and it doesn't seem to have the issue. Downloaded just now via ROMManager. Browsing and copying seem to be running at normal speed.

Latest binaries are now here, will keep this updated. http://android.nextapp.com/fx/ Root APK is also in that directory. If you ever need FXPlus via email, just send me a PM.

Thanks for the suggestion of Recognized Developer, I'll try signing up!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, and no worries on feature suggestions. When you say "File Widget", do you mean just an "add-shortcut-to-file" available from the Widgets tab of your launcher? And with regard to distinguishing them, do you mean on the home screen?

I don't know of a way to programmatically check for updates using the Play Store (which would be preferred). It'd have to query the android.nextapp.com website. I'd still want the actual updates to come from the Play Store (unless support were added for beta-updating, which might be a nice feature).
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
That's probably the better way to do it. You're saying, expand "Documents/Stuff" to "/storage/storage0/Documents/Stuff" rather than [Media Card]/Documents/Stuff, correct?

Regarding the dissimilar behavior, network bookmarks were added later, I still need to look into "compacting" them so everything behaves in the same manner. Additionally will at least be offering the option to "always expand" bookmarks.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
The up button is the device's back button. I didn't want one on the screen as well because of screen real estate concerns on phones.
[Android Apps and Games] c3n_dhol:
the best File Explorer I've ever had... easy to use, easy to set up... perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
1.4.1 should be happening right soon as well. And not because of embarrassing issues in 1.4.0, but rather because of embarrassing issues in 1.3.0 or 1.3.1 that have yet to be reported. I broke Usage View as root. It still shows folder sizes, but the pretty graphs all show 1%. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] Pons:
HTC Droid Incredible running CM10.1
[Android Apps and Games] elban:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Suppose I add a bookmark to the download folder in main storage.

When I added the bookmark, I had "home/main storage/download" in the path.

That's what I'd like to see when I expand the bookmark path which is "home/bookmarkname".
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

I understand this, but when using it from a bookmarked folder you go back to the main screen...

What could we think to not break your ui and in the same time let the navigation true bookmarked folder be more easy?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 1.4.1 is out. This one includes just the following two minor fixes:

Usage view works again as root.

Moving files within a SMB share performs the move remotely (much faster).
[Android Apps and Games] arvarobert:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Great work,dude.

5 stars from me on Play store.;)
[Android Apps and Games] bruce7373:
Re: [Android 2.1+] FX File Explorer: a "desktop-class" file/media manager

Can FX connect to another Android device (e.g. my phone) on the same home network like it does with my PCs?