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[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX is back on the Play Store

The APK is the same one which was uploaded a few months ago, i.e., no modifications whatsoever have been made.

I managed to get hold of a real person, and it was corrected immediately.

Very sorry for the inconvenience of all this.
[Android Apps and Games] osm0sis:
Glad they got their **** together!

No need to apologize. We got your back. :)
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
It's showing up as an update for some reason.
[Android Apps and Games] deechte:
For me too. But with an old date.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
What happens if you update it?

There is no new APK. I don't use their "Android App Bundles" so they don't have a key to re-sign the APK, only I can do that.....which means they can't modify the APK.

Current version should be 8.0.1.0, version code 8001.
[Android Apps and Games] spawnlives:
Did update through play store version even though had lastest version installed.

Latest from playstore for me
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/06/19/google-adding-distributed-google-play-metadata-apks/

Apparently they started adding metadata to applications arbitrarily a while back. Are you considering an alternative distribution method ?
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
It's the same apk. Same MD5 as the screenshot posted above. I just updated it to get rid of the notification.
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
It's not the same APK. I have copies of both versions and even the files sizes differ by a few bytes. But if I extract both files and compare the content they are equal. So it really seems that just the metadata of the APK itself was changed.
[Android Apps and Games] jdrch:
Feature request: the ability to disable zooming (read: show the entire image) in thumbnails. Any idea if this can be done?
[Android Apps and Games] woofwoof75:
Feature request... Can there be a search function in the text editor? Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
why would you need a search function when there's a find function under the pencil button?

I prefer finding over searching.
[Android Apps and Games] woofwoof75:
Oh!

How strange to hide inside the pencil (press and hold)... I was looking for it the other day inside the hamburger... Was so frustrated not able to search.

Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] stingbandel:
Can someone tell me if there is something wrong with the delete function? I try to delete an image and it doesn't delete it. I thought something is wrong with my phone then I try another file manager and it allows me to delete it. I am using the latest version on playstore and my phone is realme x2 pro running Android 9. Please let me know if someone else is having the same problem like me.

thanks

edit: I cannot delete my screenshot primarily
[Android Apps and Games] Cdubby:
add option for usage always show

please make an option to always show usage. hate to have to keep turning it back on 500 times a day
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
I didn't know this. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Ascii3:
There is a workaround for those that do not use Google Play services: Pay for apps via the Google Play website. Software like Yalp Store may be used to and initially register a device with Google Play and download the paid apps for a given user-specified Google account (via the app's UI rather than that of the Android operating system). One would still need a Google account, however.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
So, not a workaround. The point is not to require Google. While in my case I choose to avoid the brand and its data mining services, for millions it isn't a choice; Chinese users for instance. I still don't understand why an alternative way to pay isn't feasible, as other developers do have such alternatives.

At least a reply, simply saying 'will not do it because X' would be better than silence.
[Android Apps and Games] Ascii3:
My post was not making an argument against an alternate method or venue to pay for the FX File Explorer software, but rather present a workaround for those that do not use Google Play services and that are willing to use a Google account to make a purchase.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
I understand. I insist on the question, and have asked it several times over the years, precisely because FX is such a good file manager that doesn't rely on Google dependencies.

I normally pay / tip between 40 and 60 USD for any good Android piece of software I use ( mostly open source ) while I paid a coffee-cup-price for FX on Play years ago, from which a third went to Google for no reason whatsoever. From my point of view, I'm saying 'please take my money' and getting no reply from Mr. Liebeck, who can have his business shot down at any second for no reason by a Play bot.

And that's another serious problem with Play, making people and users at large think developers' work costs nothing. Developers eat too.
[Android Apps and Games] mrrocketdog:
if he ever does answer this is my technique (no google play , paypal , CC , electronic banking of any sort) to support devs. , pay for pro v. , help friends out , etc.

[quote name="mrrocketdog" post=81251117]or you could think of a "creative" method of pro payment. js[/QUOTE]

"Some people use CBT. This sounds like a hypermodern crypto currency and you might be wondering "what did I miss"? But in fact it has appeared to be a fun and reliable "creative" way to transfer money.

It means "Cash Book Transfer". Put some cash in a book and send it by mail. Does that still work? You bet!

Best thing of all: your privacy is safe!"
[Android Apps and Games] SpaceAce1023:
FX Connect Issue

I recently just started using FX.

Great App so far.

I went ahead a purchased the upgrade.

I was going thru the features and started the FX connect, which listed several peers that I could connect to.

I didn't connect to any of them, I was just looking.

Today I installed it on my wifes phone and went to connect to her phone using FX connect and nothing shows up.

On my wifes phone, the same peers show up that I saw before on mine.

I switch to WIFI direct and it search and the peers show up including my wifes phone.

I switched back to FX connect and hit search again and still nothing.

I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app, nothing.

Turned Wifi off and restarted the phone, turned Wifi back on and nothing.

Anyone have any suggestions on what could be wrong?

Can't find anything on the internet that helps.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave
[Android Apps and Games] DrNinjaa:
I would like to have an option when I tap on an apk file to see which version this apk has and which version is already installed on my phone which is available in Solid explorer.

But, that's the only thing I miss on FX as the rest options are so better, Thanks to the Dev.
[Android Apps and Games] ElTron:
Recently I have installed FX File Explorar from the Play Store and I have a question to ask.:

Is it possible to select several mp3 in a folder and to play them in order, I mean, one of them when another is finished??

When I select several mp3 in a folder with FX, there is not any option (at the 3 points right corner) to play them. It is only possible to play one of them and then it it necessary to select another one when the other has finished.
[Android Apps and Games] HJarausch:
Hi,

à happy New Year to all of you.

I've just upgraded my Galaxy S5 to Android 9 (Lineageos 16l

Now FX Connect doesn't work any more.

When I try to connect my Android 8.1 tablet with my phone, the other devices is detected and FX ask for permission to use that device. But then it hangs on establishing the connection.

(I have turnt location services on)

Many thanks for a hint,

Helmut.

BTW Total commander has no problems transferring files via WiFi.
[Android Apps and Games] everway9:
Obtaining support?

Hi there [MENTION=3690061]karandpr[/MENTION] and everyone else. :)

Sorry, please forgive me for suddenly butting into your thread... and if my question has been answered many times already.

I'd just like to ask if someone could please tell me where's best to find help and support for FX File Explorer? I've been struggling to find links for contacting customer support.

I have sent email to: info@nextapp.com &

android@nextapp.com (the email address to send bug reports to) but I didn't receive replies from either address. I've read that NextApp's support is really good, but I can't find anything that specifically states where to go to get help/support for FX File Explorer

I'd post more here but this is a developers thread.

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any forum threads other than this one here.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Many thanks in advance. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Oblias:
With FX opened, tap on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) at the top left of the screen. At the very bottom of that menu that slides out from the left of your screen, tap on Help. There is a VERY extensive list of tutorials and information there. Start at the top with Basics. Just tap on that word, and you'll be taken to a page that explains all.

Do the same for all sections, and you'll be a pro in no time!
[Android Apps and Games] karandpr:
If it's technical issue , you can post here. Probably someone can help you.

By support I meant , application support over the years. Many apps I used in 2012 have been abandoned. FX has maintained application support for multiple years now.
[Android Apps and Games] Rod96_:
Noob here, how do I set ftp? I have fillezilla on my pc and my old file manager gave me the ip but I have no clue how to do it now

Enviado desde mi G8341 mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] mathan7:
how to change file extension in bulk
[Android Apps and Games] deechte:
Hi, is there a way to make FX work with cloud service Pcloud?

Edit: Sorry found it myself. https://webdav.pcloud.com can be added via Network > Webdav.
[Android Apps and Games] mattgyver:
Some thread cleaning needed done.

1. don't ask for updates/ETAs. Developers are not obligated to give any. These projects are their hobbies, and as such, they work on them on their time, not yours. This is not their day job, after all.

2. XDA Forum Rule 2: Member conduct. Click the link and read up. Keep it civil. You can disagree and not resort to name calling or acting like children.

3. Stay on-topic. The longer the off-topic back-and-forths go on, the harder it is for a user looking for answers to dig through the mud.

Thanks for understanding, all.
[Android Apps and Games] tyeeman:
FX Plus Question

I have the free version running on Amazon firestick 4k. It's working well. If I upgrade via in app selection will the license file be downloaded and read properly on the firestick, or should I upgrade via my phone then copy the license file to my firestick?

Update - Upgraded to Plus and working good on both devices.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Status update:

Android Q version of FX is pretty much fully working. No "requestLegacyStorageAccess" required.

Working on some UI improvements to package with this for a major version rev.

Android R breaks everything. Hopefully it's just a documentation issue. Have filed a bug: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/149844832

I hope this is just missing documentation....it took months of work to support Q. I've not released the proper Q build yet, current versions of FX operate in "legacy" mode which is still allowed.
[Android Apps and Games] mbc07:
Hey [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION], I noticed something really odd. Scrolling performance on FX is perfect and super smooth when browsing the internal storage or other non-root sections of the app. Scrolling root-only directories (e.g. /data, /system, etc.) however, is not smooth, feels like the screen updates at only half the speed when compared with the scrolling performance of non-root directories. I'm running the latest beta release from the Play Store on the phone from my signature. Any clue on what might be causing this?
[Android Apps and Games] 921_j:
Good APP!thanks!

I hope there is a option to set "split view" mode default with FX opened;and there is a bug that can't upload file to aicloud,but could dowload、delete、rename.use official aicloud app could upload.
[Android Apps and Games] click-click:
File Shortcuts

Hello, I'm a new user for Android and am currently using a Moto G7 Plus running Pie (v9) and am wondering if there's way to create a file shortcut with Fx File Explorrer?

I found the Fx Widget to create folder shortcuts, but have not figured out how to do this for an individual file such as a PDF. I was hoping that long-pressing on a given file and then using the 3dot-dropdown would let me create a shortcut, but that ended up as wishful thinking. What I don't understand is why a widget is even needed to create shortcuts and why it's limited to folders only?

I can create Internet Url shortcuts with Firefox to be launched directly, but I haven't had any success doing this with files. Can anyone help or suggest other available methods that would allow this?
[Android Apps and Games] DarkhShadow:
Would it be possible to get exceptions for unmountable filesystems? For example cramfs?

Also it incorrectly says it mounted it when it hasnt :s
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Just pushed out 0.116 to fix the multiple select issue with images. The market is fairly lazy about refreshing at the moment, so it may take an hour before most people can see it.

This release may or may not fix the problem with 200dpi densities. I just set a CM7 Droid 2 up for 200dpi and am seeing the problem. The most notable difference between FX (latest versions) and SystemPanel or WebSharing in terms of drawables is that SystemPanel/WebSharing must be compatible with Android 1.5, so they use a default "drawable" folder instead of "drawable-mdpi", as is preferred in more modern apps. I just tried adding a near-empty "drawable" folder to see if that resolves the market problem.

EDIT: Adding a "drawable" folder appears to have worked...now installs with no problem on a 200dpi Droid 2.
[Android Apps and Games] fanatcom:
Not working change permissions. Root access enable.

Htc Desire s

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[Android Apps and Games] Radiofodder:
You're doing a great job with this, and I'll probably end up plonking down the pennies for it, to use on a rooted HTC Legend and a stock ICS Transformer.

I searched for this but couldn't find anything - regarding selecting multiple files, it would be fantastic, awesome and delicious if it was possible to use one swipe to select multiple files. Even more brilliant would be to have the possibility to select several rows of files, but that could interfere with scrolling. The selection is a cute idea, but it feels like it needs some polish to be truly end all.
[Android Apps and Games] elban:
I've been able to update at 200 dpi, so the trick works :-)

Pretty weird, imho... There must be a cleaner way.
[Android Apps and Games] Nucleotide:
Updated. Multi-select working perfectly now.

Thanks a lot for fixing so quickly. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Cocolopes:
Thanks!!! Now I dont have the temp folder anymore!!!..

Its any way to absolutely remove the warnings then use the root system?

Great work!

At last!!! my phone its complete again!!! in your face moto!!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
The permissions information displayed in the details view is read-only. To edit permissions, long press on a file and tap "permissioms".
[Android Apps and Games] Newnino:
Key-Based SSH Logins

Is there a way to import a key from a host (ssh-copy-id <username>@<host>) or does the key have to be "manually" transferred i.e. on a SD/USB?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Sorry, currently there's no means other than copying the key to the device.
[Android Apps and Games] TheKaz:
OK, I feel like an idiot... how do use this to stream media from an smb share?
[Android Apps and Games] fanatcom:
Use vlc player, for video.

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[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Just set up an SMB share in the "Windows Network" section, open it, and then tap on a video.

Most devices support playing 3GP and MP4 files out of the box (though not with all the popular codecs).

It's been tested with:

VLC: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517415 VLC Requires a fairly modern build with HTTP streaming support (HTTP is used to "proxy" the stream to the player).

MoboPlayer: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clov4r.android.nil

MX Video Player: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad

RockPlayer: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.redirectin.rockplayer.android.unified.lite

I believe all of the players above support AVI and MKV files as well.
[Android Apps and Games] TheKaz:
Right, but I don't see the drive I connected to in FX...
[Android Apps and Games] TheKaz:
Gah. Sorry. Got it. I was long-pressing, that's why I didnt see it as an option...
[Android Apps and Games] Nucleotide:
Everything appears to be working extremely well for me. The app itself, root - everything really.

Any idea when we might see the full version released?
[Android Apps and Games] Drakonas:
Since it's at version 0.116, I'd say it's got a bit to go. But of course, they could skip to 1.0 once they feel it's ready.

Either way, I'm willing to pay even $4 or $5 for this when it leaves beta. It's worth it to me. I use this for everything file management, except root browsing. I stick to Root Explorer for that because of its stability, plus it can change permissions/owner easily.

But of course, $4 or $5 would probably be too much. I think the company could get enough revenue by charging $1.99 or $2.49.

If FX had Permissions and Owner management for Root users, that would make it the ultimate android file browser in my opinion.

I think they should add other music format support as well, like FLAC.

I can't wait for what they have in store.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX does have the capability to set permissions/ownership, just long press on a file and tap "Permissions". To change the owner/group, tap them in the permissions dialog.

Version numbers were sequential starting at 0.1. There tend to be a few internal version revisions, e.g., I'm using 0.118 right now. Any released version number is a single build that is never reused, e.g., if I were to release right now, the release would be 0.119 and then moments later I'd be working on 0.120. They're not indicating any kind of percent-complete though, 1.0.0 is not too far away.
[Android Apps and Games] iXNyNe:
Reporting in, things seem to be working well on cm9 ics on my sgs2 i777
[Android Apps and Games] poetter747:
Hi, I'm using FX streaming ability pretty often. It's all working well with file extensions likeavi or mkv but it doesn't recognize divx. Could you ad this extension for video streaming, or even better ad a dialog what to do with unknown file extensions.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
long-press a file, press the 3 dot menu button, and press the bookmark banner button.

files only give an option for a launcher shortcut, folders let you choose between FX's home screen and your launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] click-click:
Ohh boy, I wasn't aware that the small blob at the top left was a bookmark.:eek: A bit of text would have been helpful. I usually don't press objects until I know what they will do. :D The info button was self-explanatory, but in my case not the blob (bookmark?). Also, the help said the bookmark icon was in the upper right of the menu and I kept looking for it in the drop-down. Fx does show text for some options such as cut, copy, delete. which is quite helpful when using something for the first time.

I tried some of the other file managers for shortcuts because I wasn't able to completely figure it out with fx, :confused: but now I have everything I need with this fine app. I still like Fx the best, especially Web Access for at home. The rest can only get better.

Thanks for the help.
[Android Apps and Games] click-click:
I was too quick to praise Web Access. I want to backup (upload) folders from my phone to a PC and Fx only uploads the image of the folder. I tried Firefox and IE. I saw a tip that Chrome would work, but I don't really want to have to install it to backup folders. Is there a better way with Fx such as FTP or something else? Thanks for any suggestions.

Edit: I noticed there are some options in Network. I need to explore that. Easiest for me though would have been Web Access.
[Android Apps and Games] mbc07:
AFAIK the feature needed for folder uploads seems to exist only on Chromium-based browsers, it's the same thing with the web version of Microsoft OneDrive, also no folder uploads on other browsers. You can also access the phone through WebDAV, you just have to enable web access on FX then proceed connecting to it through WebDAV (instructions vary per OS but Windows, macOS and Linux all have native support for it)...
[Android Apps and Games] gggirlgeek:
Cannot find the option to mount the Root folder or subfolders or files with write permissions. I am trying to replace my bootanimation.zip file in /system/media. Another app (Root Explorer) remounts it just fine by remounting the entire root folder. There is no lock icon, nor any option to remount in More Options, or the Filesystems menu. All root permissions are enabled. I am not viewing as Read-Only.

I am using v8001 on Android 7.1.2 device: Firestick 4k -- Rooted.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] KaMyKaSii:
Do you use Magisk as root solution? If so, try the /sbin/.magisk/mirror/system path instead of /system
[Android Apps and Games] krzysiek1984:
You installed Fx File Explorer Root Add-On from Google Play?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Not needed. Enabling root has been part of the application settings for several versions now.
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] Sometimes, zip archives open just like normal folders open in FX. You have to select a file, then tap on extract to be able to do so.

But sometimes they open and you see a list of archived contents, just the file name and size. Then you directly see a menu item to extract the contents.

This happens to the *same* zip archive when you open it at different times.

What does this behavior depend upon? Can it be controlled or turned into a setting?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
I think it's what I reported way back here, there's my workaround. Still happens to me sometimes, unrelated to anything as far as I can tell :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78961410&postcount=4437
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
Is it the same bug? It's not that I can't view the archive, it is that I get two different 'archive exploration UIs', if you will, with slightly different actions available. One is normal folder like, the other isn't.

I've tried what the dev said, disconnecting the archives from System Status, and I still get the folder like behavior. I'll see if I get the other one again, if this action changes things or not.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Yes, I think it is the same I experience. When it happens I can't get rid of the inferior, alternative UI, and only solution is to reset everything. Luckily FX can export and import settings, saving some time.

Edit : It doesn't happen often, I have to say. Once every few weeks. Seems unrelated to archive file or the format it is using. In fact, when I reset the application, the same archive will work fine then.
[Android Apps and Games] whyou:
7Tpro OOS 10.0.0.7 SAME！