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[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 4.0.6 Released to Beta

(Moved to production)

This is a very minor bugfix release that corrects the issue with SD card access being reset when the device is rebooted. This should be released to the production channel later this evening as well.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r4040/FX_r4040.apk

Beta Testings G+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704 (join community, then go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx )
[Android Apps and Games] ray_J13:
Hi, there is a bug found on SD card access for deleting items.

example:

I can delete file in SDcard/"new folder"/"files"

however, when i created a bookmark to home for the same "new folder", the "files " cannot be deleted

anyone having the same issue?
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
Might be due to the way Bookmarks are implemented.

There is also a bug where pasting a file to a bookmarked location pastes it to the root of external SD and not into the desired folder that was bookmarked(I believe bug was mentioned earlier).

Bookmarks do not work as intended, I would be careful trying to delete files, as it might be looking at root folder for the files that were marked for deletion.
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

I have the same issues on my S5 (SM-G900H).

Looks like some of the operations are broken when the directory is accessed via bookmarks.

1. If I delete/rename a file after opening a folder directly from bookmark, Getting access denied message

2. If I move a file from a Bookmarked folder to any other folder, It shows as task completed. But, the the file is neither moved nor copied to the destination

3. When something is pasted to Bookmarked directory, everything goes to root of the externalSD

Note:

Since, there is no way to collect the complete logs of FX except adb (logs on system status doesn't contain any errors), I haven't attached any logs.

Sent from my SM-G900H
[Android Apps and Games] sfoot13:
Great work Dev.!

One thing, there's no root access on latest version, (the add-on is installed, i just updated the fx app)

Thank you so much for this awesome explorer :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Root is fine with latest version on my devices, try to uninstall and reinstall, maybe ?
[Android Apps and Games] sfoot13:
Hi [MENTION=4004386]Ultramanoid[/MENTION]! I reinstalled the apps but without success, root access isn't present
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
What ROM you using?

Maybe it is an issue with SuperSU. Make sure you gave root access, and not denied by mistake.

As it works fine with me, too.
[Android Apps and Games] sfoot13:
I'm using 5.1.1 Flex OS, supersu is working fine with all my root apps, but the problem is that the config. for root isn't present...

Could be possible that you can share with me a copy of your files please? (fx and root add-on)
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Try to forget su permissions for fx and then try to enable(regrant root permissions)

Doubt an uploaded copy of the files will help you
[Android Apps and Games] sfoot13:
Problem solved, i just signed the fx app with ZipSigner and it worked, now root is back! Thanks guys for answer :)
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
You definately must have done something wrong for you to need to sign FX.

(Looking at your previous screenshots, maybe lucky patcher. )

Huh!?!
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Have you lost root anywhere else ? Only using FX ?
[Android Apps and Games] sfoot13:
I remember, i have a backup of Fx (app+data) and when i switched my rom time ago, i had problems restoring the app, then i signed it to make the installation possible on my current rom, that's why with this new version (i was using 4.0.2) I didn't have root access, because of different signatures in fx and root add-on... in few words, i did a mess here xD

(I hope you understand me, I'm learning english yet)

---------- Post added at 01:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:58 PM ----------

Only FX, but now it's solved bro :) Thanks guys:o
[Android Apps and Games] [Gorgasm]:
Hi !

I would like to thank the developper for its amazing app !

But I experienced something strange, when I want to share a file (and especially a system file), the message "Select a method to share the file "xxx"" appears with an error message. Is it normal ? Is there a way to get around these messages ?

Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
system files can't be shared directly because they are protected and most apps have no root access to handle them.

it should work fine if you copy the file to your regular storage first.
[Android Apps and Games] gabivarzan:
I'm using the version 4.0.6.0 with root access. So far I've been using ES File Explorer, but I've decided to give FX a try.

The only drawback I've found so far is the fact that I can't uninstall system apps. I can only disable them.

Is there a way to completely remove a system app (not only to disable it)?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
I'm getting the message shown in the capture when trying to grant access to FX to write on an external sdcard ( /storage/sdcard1 on CyanogenMod 12.1, Android 5.1.1, SONY device. ) and use it normally. It remains read-only if I use the normal path but if I go through a root path with FX, that seems to be a workaround.

Edit : I am in fact selecting the root of the SD card, and I don't have this problem with other file managers or applications using the same system to get permissions to use the card.
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] found a wee problem,

I use turbo editor which has root file editing capabilities, if I launch the app and use its internal file manager to open a root file say build.prop it allows me to make my edits and directly overwrite and save, however if I am using fx,even when unlocked so /system has rw permissions,if I open the file with turbo editor,when I try to save the file I get a read only error, any ideas why the app cannot get rw permission from within Fx ?

Also needing a beta extension for your keyboard
[Android Apps and Games] Crescendo Xenomorph:
I think by granting FX a root permission will solve most issue....

So root will be req'd for FX like RootExplorer....
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
Fx already has root permissions (at least it has the root plugin installed,su set to autogrant),seems the way fx works does not allow root permissions to be passed to third party apps ?
[Android Apps and Games] Crescendo Xenomorph:
Not with plugins... the plugin only open a root access to one specific submenu only, not app-wide root access like RE....

Forgive me if I'm wrong, wait tliebeck to clarify....
[Android Apps and Games] erauskin:
just what i was searching, excelent app
[Android Apps and Games] mbc07:
Android apps run sandboxed. So, if you remounted /system with read/write permissions, it'll be writable only to the app that remounted the partition. When you go to another app (e.g. Turbo Editor) you go to another "sandbox" where /system still is read-only (even if it's read/write in the previous app) and that's why it fails, I think...
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
But turbo editor has root capabilities in its own right and allows editing when opening from its internal file manager,it fails when I try to open from within fx which is the bit I can't understand.

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Apps and Games] mbc07:
Like I said, when you open the file directly from Turbo Editor, the app remount /system writable to itself (and only to itself). When you open from FX, /system is writable from FX but won't be in Turbo Editor because of the whole sandboxing thing. Also, when you open the file from FX you're probably jumping directly in the editor from Turbo Editor, bypassing its internal file manager, so, leaving /system read only (even with root access)...
[Android Apps and Games] bombadier:
I would imagine the app would mount RW in the editor to allow the edits/at save and not when just browsing,also opening files from history works,I have contacted the developer of turbo editor and he is looking into it

Just tested with Es File Explorer so think the turbo editor developer needs to have a look at how it manages root operations

tapatyping fae the bacon
[Android Apps and Games] Crescendo Xenomorph:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] please consider adding module to edit db file in root mode....
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
Nearly 3 months is not "soon". And no words about the reason for the delay. That's really sad.

It seems that one of the competitor (SE) is finishing his (real) Material update before we get any updates here.

Generally I like both apps, but the other app has some advantages:

- Built-in support for Chromecast

- An FTP server plugin

- An OTG plugin (soon)

- A better image viewer

- Backup and restore of the settings

- An easy way to compare checksums of files

And most of these things were requested here a long time ago...
[Android Apps and Games] calexchelse:
This is not needed here. If you like another app, use it, don't bash another app just because you haven't got an update.
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
I'm using this app for a very long time now and I've always supported the dev with buying most of his apps and testing beta versions.

And I still think that it is one of the best file managers.

But what I don't like is saying "soon" and then saying nearly nothing for 3 months.
[Android Apps and Games] Crayvolt:
look like promissing I ll give it a try
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Just a quick status update... the FX 5 update is still top priority.

At this time though I don't want to release additional information about what's in it, hence the lack of usual status updates and screenshots. There are several novel features going in; features that I don't believe currently exist in any competitive product on the market. Some of these have been very difficult to implement, or at least to implement well.

At present v5 is essentially feature-complete, it's a matter of making everything work seamlessly. Getting it close to perfect has never been more important...these particular features should have users saying "wow" if they see it work correctly the first time (and every time), but likewise their response will be derision and frustration if it proves at all unreliable.

There are many material design updates in v5, but these are not the features to which I'm referring.
[Android Apps and Games] calexchelse:
Ty for the update. I will say I have tried other products, but none works like yours. The ease of use is the best. And of course, allowing blacking it out.
[Android Apps and Games] Thijssie909:
Can't wait! Sounds really good... :) Keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

Any improvements on this issue....

Since any operation is not possible when a directory in externalSD is accessed from bookmark, the bookmarks became obsolete. I have to open the each directory manually in order to do some editings. It's became very difficult.

One more new issue I would like to add is "unable to create a file anywhere in ExternalSD with a uncommon extension. For an example a file with name untitled.txt or untitled.rtf is possible while untitled.fx or untitled.abc is reverting with access denied error. Even I can't create a ".nomedia" file. I am being forced to use other file manager apps to create such files.

Kindly fix the issues.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
your new issue is specific to your device/setup.

I had no issue creating a file named untitled.notitle on my sdcard, and there was no problem either when I created zoomzoom.fx in the zoom folder on my microSD.

it might be caused by a bug or more strict handing of sdcard access on your phone, it's unlikely this can be fixed within FX.
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
I don't think so. I have tried ES file explorer, Solid Explorer & File Manager HD. All other apps can create the files with uncommon extension. Only FX has the issue. But, still I want to stick with FX. It's much user friendlier than others.

Apart from that, I have tested further more. I can create a file (with common extension like txt or doc) in externalSD if I only open directly from home screen. If I manually browse /storage/externalSD, I can't do the same. Getting access denied message.
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
Hello, current version doesn't have an activity per setting sub menu (for example "File Management" "Media Management" "Security" ) while it may seem not necessary, it makes things harder if we want to lock down one specific menu by it's activity to prevent users modifying settings.

"Customize Home" is also missing it.

Is there any specific reasons to that? Are there plans to improve this point for the version 5?
[Android Apps and Games] iXNyNe:
If there's any kind of testing you would like a volunteer for I'm game. I'm on an xt1060 stock (sadly no root) with all current OTAs.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Will have it in the beta channel very soon, have been delayed a tiny bit by the need to push a SystemPanel fix for this nonsense: https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/FjQDXnTzKb3
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
This wasn't really a design consideration before. How are you using FX and what are you trying to lock down?
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
I'm using Fx as default file manager for all local users, i'm trying to lock down some settings of Fx, for example "Show Hidden" , "Ignore .nomedia Folders", "Thumnails", "Thumbnails (Cloud)", each internal viewers (text image video audio), "Confirm Delete", Error handling options, Keyring timeout, show file permission, Textedit launcher shortcut, the whole root menu. I'm also trying to prevent user from viewing the list of installed applications from Fx, access the network/cloud/bluetooth tabs.

To do so i'm using an XPosed module that supposedly prevents opening listed activity without proper credentials.

Solutions would be IMO to either have an activity per settings submenu and per type of storage explored, or to have an actual way to lock settings inside app's config file that could be set by the device owner.

Maybe this could be used and/or some voodoo with "android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL" (for users being able to move Fx's .APK into /system/priv-app if it is SignatureOrSystem), or even a root-only solution that involve changing Boolean inside config files of each other to lock the setting, but for this part you'll know better than me.

At this time, as a workaround, i forcibly set some settings at boot, but the user can obviously change them during use.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] arktoga:
Hello, and thanks for your good work. Please consider, if possible, adding Tencent Weiyun to the list of supported cloud services (currently the best free cloud provider in terms of space with 1tb).

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] neu - smurph:
Feature Request - Direct Wifi Transfer between devices running FX Explorer ala QuickPic.
[Android Apps and Games] neu - smurph:
More Feature Requests .

Thumbnail Preview for image files on SMB shares.

FX Image Viewer - Option to Download to Device when browsing image files on a cloud or SMB share.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
While tempting, is there even any official API ? Playing it with CURL may break too easily.
[Android Apps and Games] arktoga:
Good question... The answer is I have no idea. Pretty much all the documentation and a good deal of the frontend content is in chinese :S
[Android Apps and Games] Nicolfa:
Been having an issue where I can not delete files on my SD card. Lollipop. I can delete the files with the built in file manager though.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
on Android 5+ you need to manually activate sdcard access, there's an option for it in FX's settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Nicolfa:
Thanks, found it finally.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 5.0.0.25 Released (Beta channel)

The first FX File Explorer 5.0 beta is now available!

FX 5 features the ability to transfer files between two Android devices using "FX Connect". Devices with NFC support can be connected by touching their backs together while FX is open on both. Once connected, the "shared clipboard" feature makes transferring files between the devices as trivial as selecting the files on one, tapping "copy", and then tapping "paste" on the other device.

[YOUTUBE]CQRlzMajQqQ[/YOUTUBE]

FX Connect can also share a guest folder, allow full remote administrative access from one device to another, or enable music sharing to transfer your music between your devices. NFC support is not required, connections can also be made via Wi-Fi Direct. FX Connect does not require that either device be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Also new is the "Web Access" feature, based on the NextApp WebSharing product. Web Access lets you browse and transfer files, music, photos, and videos on a device from a desktop-computer web browser. With Google Chrome browsers, entire folder hierarchies can be uploaded by simply dragging and dropping them into the browser window. Web Access also supports sharing using WebDAV.

FX 5 has an overhauled user interface, with more "Material Design" influence. The Material Design has been done with moderation, and avoided in cases where it might reduce usability in favor of aesthetics.

FX Connect and Web Access are available by tapping the "File Sharing" icon on the FX home screen. These features require the FX+ add-on.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r5025/FX_r5025.apk

Beta Testings G+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704 (join community, then go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx )

Screenshots:

See my G+ post for additional/full-resolution screenshots: https://plus.google.com/+TodLiebeck/posts/iGL3132znzr
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

None of the reported bugs are fixed.

1. Unable to copy/move/delete files in externalSD card when I access it through bookmarks. If I access it directly by manual navigation everything works. (Temporary work around is to enable expand bookmarks)

2. When copying/moving to externalSD if I select override a file the existing file is not replaced & it renames the file with nember as suffix. When copying/moving to internal memory everything is working well.

3. Indexing system still has issues. Over a period of time it starts showing wrong directory sizes on usage view & clean up page. For example it lists my whatsapp folder size is 4.1GB. If I check the properties it shows 1.8GB. It looks like Indexing doesn't remove the old file entries or it's duplicating the entry.

Kindly fix the issues.

Meanwhile I will test the new features & report any bug if I find anything.
[Android Apps and Games] marlowe310:
Dude this is outstanding. I loved WebSharing back in the day, and it's wonderful to have it updated and included in the main app!

Loving this direct transfer feature too -- that'll help when I'm out and about with a tablet with no data connection.

Thanks so much for all the hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] accidentje:
Exchange speed between devices over SMB

Hi guys. Is there any way to improve exchange speed (over SMB in this case) between devices?
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
It will be limited to the writing speed of the target device.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Just curious, what kind of transfer rate are you seeing?
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

Can you reproduce the issues reported by me?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Yes, #1 is fixed in local code, #2 reproduced, working on #3.
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
I would like to add one more issue.

After opening file sharing (in wifi on condition), if I disable wifi from the notification panel the status is not refreshed. If I press on It keeps on showing a progress window. So, manual refresh or reopen is required. The same is with the reverse status. If the wifi is tuned on on background, it keeps on showing N/A.
[Android Apps and Games] accidentje:
0,9 MB / second
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
That's definitely well below what's intended...just a quick test, Nexus 6 to Windows 7 box, I'm seeing 3.5 to 4MiB/sec (upload or download).
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 5.0.0.28 Released (Beta channel)

This is a bugfix/minor improvement release of FX 5. Changes include:

Fixed bug in file indexing system that resulted in reduced search performance and incorrect size calculations for some directories in "Cleaning Tools".

Fixed bug to allow MicroSD contents to be modified when accessing them through an FX bookmark. This applies to any location whose writability is contingent upon using the "Enable Write Access" option.

Fixed bug in Web Access where dragging and dropping music on the music screen did not result in that music being placed in the Android media database.

File Sharing screen now updates when Wi-Fi is enabled/disabled. Added options to enable/disable/configure Wi-Fi using the menu on this screen.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r5028/FX_r5028.apk

Beta Testings G+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704 (join community, then go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx )

This release was just uploaded to beta channel, it may take an hour or two to become available via the Google Play Store (if you are a beta tester).
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
Great to see that most of the bugs are fixed.

One thing I would like to mention.

When I copy to external sdcard first time (without enabling write access) it doesn't ask to enable write access. Just shows the progress window for certain time & throws the error that "The file could not be read" instead of "write". The error message will lead to a confusion. ( When I looked at logs, it looks like when copy fails it's try to remove partial file. Since there won't any partial files without SAF write permission, it reverts with io file not found excetion.)

Why don't you request for permission in android 5.0+ when fx detects there is No Write Access on Secondary Storage (similar to other apps).?

It will be helpful to newbies.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, will be corrected in next release. There was also another issue where it was actually inappropriately trying to use the transfer-auto-resume, which was resulting in the delayed (generic) error message.

Also in that next release will be the oft-requested feature to mark arbitrary "garbage" files and folders as hidden files (such that only appear when you select "Show Hidden".
[Android Apps and Games] Thirumalai.K:
It seems that the external SDcard issue is not completely fixed. Only copy & move part is fixed. After editing the text files if I save the file it saves as a seperated file with numbered sufix. The same happens with Save as function.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, this will all be fixed in the next release, including your previous bug regarding (#) names. IMHO Google's design of the "Storage Access API" is an abomination.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 5.0.0.29 Released (Beta channel)

This is another bugfix/minor improvement release of FX 5. Changes include:

Added capability to hide arbitrary "junk" folders (e.g. "UnityAdsVideoCache", "albumthumbs", and other garbage placed in the root of your user storage that has no user-related purpose). Long press on a file and tap "Hide" or "Unhide".

Fixed various Android 5.0+ SD card related problems, specifically with regard to modifying/overwriting existing files. Better error messages for new users attempting to write to SD card with FX for the first time.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r5029/FX_r5029.apk

Beta Testings G+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704 (join community, then go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx )

This release was just uploaded to beta channel, it may take an hour or two to become available via the Google Play Store (if you are a beta tester).
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Inspired! Looking forward to hiding all that junk :)