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[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
[MENTION=4004386]Ultramanoid[/MENTION] I just learned something new.

If you long press on an archive and tap Open With, you can choose between Archive Explorer (folder like) and Archive Extractor (text list).

[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] I was about to ask if there could be a setting to choose one or the other as the default.

Instead, could you add an Extract Here option directly to an archive's long press menu? It would save some steps when you know you want to extract it right then and there. If someone wants to extract the contents partially or in another location, they could follow the existing flow.

If not Extract Here, then maybe just Extract, but with the default view showing the current folder, not Home?
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
Bug, I think.

If you're in some folder and you change the sort order, there is a translucent bar at the top giving you the option to save the sort. This bar stays there even if you close the app and come back... but only in the folder you applied it in. Not others.

Once you've closed the app, the bar should disappear.
[Android Apps and Games] rosswaa:
For some reason I can't write to usb stick,

Using emui 10 on mate 20 pro. All permissions granted and write permissions enabled in FX

But comes up as access denied constantly

If I use the stock file browser I can copy things to and from the usb drive with no issue.

Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling FX, removing and granting permissions etc but hasn't helped
[Android Apps and Games] chrischa:
Content Provider

Hi there,

first off all, I want to thank you for the great work you've done. The application is great, also premium features are absolutly worth it.

My question is and im not sure if its possible, but I think yes:

Can you implement the application as Content Provider, so that one can use the FX Explorer from other apps. Just to access files from cloud or network. This would allow me for example to uninstall Onedrive.

Thanks and best regards.
[Android Apps and Games] pure.by:
Hello there folks! I have a small problem: I can no longer disable app's services (like Firebase, Analytics, etc.)

Steps to reproduce bug: Go to

Apps

section in FX explorer, select a user-installed app and go to it's

"SERVICES" tab

. Confirm root authorization. Try to disable any service and confirm your choice. You'll be immediately returned to the first tab ("PACKAGE"), and if you navigate again to "SERVICES" tab you'll see that services have not been disabled.

Phone: OnePlus 2

OS: Lineage OS 16.1 (official build)

Root: yes, I can perform all root functions with FX.

All possible Android permissions are granted to FX, and LinageOS PrivacyGuard is also disabled for FX and all FX components (not limiting access).

It used to work fine long time ago when I was running Android 6 on my OnePlus 2 (stock OxygenOS). Now I'm running Lineage OS 16 and it doesn't work any more. Because I haven't used this feature in a while, I'm not sure whether this functionality is broken because of different OS, or because of the newer version of FX.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
It's not just you. I reported this being broken over a year ago :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79112197&postcount=4460

Alternative : https://apkmirror.com/apk/francisco-franco/servicely
[Android Apps and Games] aitchzed:
Hello developer, very nice file explorer, I'm enjoying using it.

I'm here to report a bug; multiple file selection is glitchy and not always reliable.

When I'm selecting a lot of files in the file browser (by either long pressing on the first/last or any other way), when I scroll back to the first file then one or more files that were offscreen look like they're unselected, see attached video number 1.

Additionally, when I'm selecting multiple images in "Images" category, if I select them by long pressing on the first/last then selection goes mad and select some random images, if I however first press on the selection mode toggle button and select the first image with a short tap and the last image with a long tap, selection work as intended. See attached video number 2.

Also not really a bug but more of a (essential) feature request, can you add an UTF-8 support to file/directory names in FTP mode? Right now non-latin files/directories have unreadable names and will refuse to open.

Everything described above have been experienced on two devices, one running stock android 4.4 and another running android 9 w/ MIUI.

Since I'm just registered and can't post links, here's youtube video IDs: fb8_yEaQ6z8 - video 1, pO7ixFGVh14 - video 2.
[Android Apps and Games] petra1000:
I Love this app. I have a problem. I use to transfer files from nvida shield to my pc and vice vera. I just went hardwaired (used wireless) no problems on wireless. now that I am hard wired when I check the ip address in setitngs it is at 192.68.49.1 (IN FX). My network is using 192.168.1.1 and submask of 255.2555.255.0 I cannot see it. My router assigns it the shield on address of 192.168.1.107 (shield is hardwired also). If I go back to wireless FX us 192.168.34 and I am able to use to move files. How can I change the ip address in FX so that it wi show up in my network (Match the shields)? Thank for the help
[Android Apps and Games] Crescendo Xenomorph:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] bro, since Android 10, Faenza theme is broken whwn I open /data/app or /data/data or basically any folder with app icon overlay.

My device is: Redmi Note 8 Pro - Android 10.
[Android Apps and Games] An Droid:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] Is it possible to to extend the eligibility of the FX File Explorer Pro License Key for the Family Library for purchases prior to 7/2/2016?

I thought you had done this previously, but it appears that it no longer works. I had originally purchased the key on May 15, 2016.

I'd repurchase but that option isn't available.

I've also sent you an email via the Play store developer contact option.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] YusukeYuu:
Is this app never get update again? ???
[Android Apps and Games] aitchzed:
Let's hope [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] is alive... Motorcycling is dangerous hobby.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Last activity on XDA was back in February apparently, which is worrisome given not only motorcycling but everything that's been going on since then. Anybody with Play knows if he's been active through there more recently ?
[Android Apps and Games] An Droid:
Never received any reply to my inquiry. :(
[Android Apps and Games] techguyone:
Crap, what is the next best thing if FX gets abandoned.

Need web access like FX and the normal stuff FX does, maybe startup password too.

---------- Post added at 08:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:38 PM ----------

Crap, what is the next best thing if FX gets abandoned.

Need web access like FX and the normal stuff FX does, maybe startup password too.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 8.0.2.1, released to beta channel

This release has minor fixes to correct issues with FX Connect on later 9/10/11 devices. It now requests access-fine-location permission when FX Connect is used, as Google requires it.

I strongly object to this decision by Google and believe it severely compromises user privacy as noted here in this bug report: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/139696001

That said, it's now required for FX Connect to work on newer devices, so FX behaves this way.

Please note that this is an interim maintenance release of FX and does not represent the current development state of the product.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8003/FX_r8003.apk

Direct Download (MICRO Version): http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8003/FXmicro_r8003.apk

Play Store Beta Testing Opt-in/out:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] techguyone:
welcome back tile.
[Android Apps and Games] osm0sis:
He lives! I was worried when you didn't reply on Slack. :)
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Great to see you back here!
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
The Android world is back in balance. :D

Cheers all. :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] aitchzed:
Wow, you're alive! It's nice to see you back, could you address file selection problems I've reported here?

I use FX daily and like it a lot, but this bug is SUPER annoying.
[Android Apps and Games] Ashtrix:
On the demise of File System changes and all the negative things surrounding Android and it's nature from the Google's wrath (Almost all their devs use iPhones and Macs, no wonder mega sandbox and lockdown, same for Microsoft also just look at the Win UX on Win10..), this makes me happy. Glad to see FX is going strong. Thanks everyone :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Network Error - Google Drive

Hi,

I’m getting "a network error occurred communicating with host google drive" on my Galaxy Note5 (running Lanc-city’s Project L rom).

FX has worked perfectly on all my phones since 2014, including the Note5 when it was on stock.

If anybody has any ideas, I’d appreciate it.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
have you checked your vpn?

vpn apps/services can sometimes cause connection problems.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
You called it right my friend, Adguard was the culprit.

Heel erg bedankt
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 8.0.3.0, released to beta channel

Biggest news on this is that it "upgrades" target SDK to 29 (Android 10). No changes to local file management behavior though (FX is *NOT* using the Q-Isolated-Storage API that I spent many many months writing, and hopefully it never will). Instead it's opting to use "legacy file access" like every other app.

I spent a while between this beta and last trying to find any way to avoid having to ask for fine location for FX Connect to work (e.g. using an add-on module just for that). Still not 100% certain I want to add fine-location permission but very probable I'll release it as is. I truly can't stand Google's decision on this, it's yet another affront to user privacy. (My bug report on this issue is here: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/139696001 )

Update also includes compliance with Box's new API requirements, so starting now you're going to need to use the beta (or its future released version) to create *new* connections to Box.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8008/FX_r8008.apk

Direct Download (MICRO Version): http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8008/FXmicro_r8008.apk

Play Store Beta Testing Opt-in/out:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx

Apologies for the recent lame "compliance" releases... there is a development branch in progress with actual new features / aesthetic improvements.
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
The links are to 8003.apk not 8008

Also the top mentions 8003
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, "visual editor" was hiding that from me. :( All fixed now.

8.0.3.0 is version number, 8008 is APK version code, so it is correctly 8.0.3.0,
[Android Apps and Games] andiling:
Hey,

I am wondering how I can share files from a SMB network share. There's no option in the burger menu...

Thank you. (-:
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
you can't share files that aren't on your device.

you need to copy them to your device first.

this is the same for any other file managers, file managers that claim they can share files from network sources just do the copying automatically.
[Android Apps and Games] andiling:
Thank you @thedicemaster.

I would not mind if it would be copied first in background but it would make things easier as two steps would be combined. :cool: In addition I feel it's a bit complicated to jump between "windows" as I always need to newly open them (or go back to home and select the new storage to get there).

Just newly trying out FX and I am quite happy with it.
[Android Apps and Games] diggens:
Try the Split View feature. You don't have to jump over Home or trough folder paths :)
[Android Apps and Games] kuzmaq:
I am using fx on android box. Brilliant! But I would like to use page up/down on my remote for scrolling through massive list of files. Cx file explorer and lots of other apps has that option. Am I missing something?
[Android Apps and Games] kuzmaq:
Why Mx player cant resume playback when lounched with Fx, but do that with CX explorer?
[Android Apps and Games] DentAr:
I am using FX via ssh/sftp network connection to connect to more recent Linux systems (rhel8, fedora33,...) using openssh 8.4p1.

Those distris prohibit server-side the usage of dsa (ssh-dss). I can see (server side) the login attempt, but the connection does not succeed - neither via password login nor by using a public key authentication.

FX just says ... error connecting to ... but on the server i find in the syslog:

Unable to negotiate with 192.168.aaa.bbb port 38296: no matching host key type found. Their offer: ssh-rsa,ssh-dss [preauth]

Using a different key on FX (not rsa, but ecdsa or ed25516) will not work, because FX does not accept this private key format (complaining about not being RSA)

I don't want to re-enable the servers dsa option, instead i would favour FX being able to agree on a modern public key algorithm for host authentication.

Any help in convincing FX to do so?
[Android Apps and Games] Lister Of Smeg:
Hi @tliebeck

Are you the developer of FX Explorer, or are linked with the company/product? I've been using FX Explorer pretty much since day one, however I must confess... I have frozen and stuck with version 7.0.0.4, which was the last version to contain the icon pack "Classic Icons" which I think was the best look and feel for this app.

Are there any intentions to bring this theme/icon pack in the future...? (y)

Cheers, Lister
[Android Apps and Games] Oblias:
Hello. Yes, he is the Dev of this great file explorer, however, for the last couple of years, he rarely, rarely posts here about it. I believe his real-life situation is such that he is spread pretty thin now.

I've been using FX since version 6.0.3.0, and I remember well the classic icon theme it had back then. I also remember that he removed that theme because of some conflict with a new API, or something close to that.

So, since that time, I've used the FX Faenza Icon Theme, and been mostly happy with that.

I guess we'll never get back the 5 cent Cokes that came in those really thick glass bottles again, either... Oh well, time marches on, eh? :)
[Android Apps and Games] hall.cool:
Sorry, i'm new user for FX. Can anyone advise how can i change system file such as rename some files in /system/vendor/etc folder? I have root access and enable root in the app. It gives me popup of file not enough access.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
You may have to mount / as rewritable, see the lock on top right or the option in the menu. ( Depending on what Android device and version you have this might not be possible as system is enforced as read only in some. )
[Android Apps and Games] nathanadams4429:
Absolutely fast.. UI is really cool.. good job!
[Android Apps and Games] hall.cool:
thanks I tried to find the menu but cannot find. Is the menu in home page? or need select some folders or some files first? If have some snapshot will be good. I'll check the version again tonight.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
make sure you accessed from system(root), and not system.
[Android Apps and Games] hall.cool:
thanks, maybe the reason i cannot find because of I access from system icon -_-"
[Android Apps and Games] hall.cool:
I find out that I need to access system# instead of system then can see the lock icon. Seem I overlooked on this #.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Which app have you used to mark (arrows) your pic?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
GIMP

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program: The Free and Open Source Image Editor

gimp.org
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
No Android app unfortunately. But thanks anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
You can run Linux on an Android device, and GIMP off it, but that seems overkill for an arrow. There's plenty of options anyway, ImageMagick on Termux, https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.simplemobiletools.gallery.pro/ , https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid/releases etc.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
That's true. The OnePlus gallery app is quite good and sufficient for the average user. I prefer built-in markers (OnePlus gallery has a good one) than those that allow for manual markers. The two apps you have linked above don't have built-in markers. The only problem with OnePlus gallery is the app size. It is huge and is currently occupying 873 MB space on my device (app size itself is 257 MB). I'll keep looking for alternatives.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
https://photopea.com works perfectly fine on an Android browser too, just edited the screenshot below. ( We're off topic, unless we start to ask for this sort of feature in FX. )
[Android Apps and Games] krzysiek1984:
Hello. i have been using fx for over 8 years and i'm happy with it. It would be nice if you added the option to display the creation date of each file. Because now you can only see the date of the last modification. It would also be nice to be able to edit the file creation date, as you can do in Total Commander. Thanks for the continuous development of the app.
[Android Apps and Games] vilhjalmur:
I too am looking to be able to use a newer style private key. Specifically ed25519 or ecdsa. Is this in the road map at all?
[Android Apps and Games] Jhon_Locke:
I'm trying to access my files through WebDAV using rclone but I can't get it to work, WinSCP works well but rclone doesn't, is this a bug or it's just not supported?

Edit; SyncBackPro can't connect either so I guess is a problem with FX, can this be fixed?
[Android Apps and Games] dtoxic47:
@tliebeck will the app be updated so we can enter the scoped storage (*/Android/Data) as it stands now FX cannot view files inside that folder
[Android Apps and Games] -PaRRoT-:
You need a rooted device.
[Android Apps and Games] rainman74:
Not true! Solid Explorer an MiX can do that without root.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
There are other file managers too like Xplore, Cx, File Manager+, Explorer, etc. that now support accessing the Android Data and obb folders.
[Android Apps and Games] rainman74:
Correct! The only thing that has to be implemented in FX is to ask the user once for the permission. Analogous to the request to get write access to the USB drive under Android 9 & 10.
[Android Apps and Games] inoxuno:
I've been using this app for years and I'm very happy with it. I wanted to ask if there's a way not to show music folders in the Images section of Fx Explorer.

I tried putting a .nomedia file inside my music folders, but that way they don't show up in the music player.
[Android Apps and Games] Mitezuss:
After 7 years i keep waiting for the classic theme -.-.
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
@tliebeck I just got an update to version 8.0.3.0. I assume this is the same update that was released in Dec 2020 as beta, now promoted to stable?
[Android Apps and Games] Marko Indaco:
Any news about Data folder no access issue?
[Android Apps and Games] dtoxic47:
would love to know this also,could not find any info anywhere on some update or that it's being worked on,seems it's going to be a long wait if it's going to be added even
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
When in root mode,

Changing permissions has no setting to apply to all files in folder:

Whereas,

Material files, for example, allows permissions to be set for enclosed files:
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
It's been asked several times. https://xdaforums.com/t/app-2-1-fx-...n-ui-wi-fi-direct-xfers.1253399/post-73654378
[Android Apps and Games] madeiraantonio97:
I love this app, I think this is the best alternative app for ES File Explorer.
[Android Apps and Games] techguyone:
I haven't seen the Dev on here for quite some time, is this now abandoned? as its the best file explorer I've used.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Dev's profile says last seen December 2020. I know that this has been discussed before, but, has anyone found a good alternative? I've tried a few of the other root-friendly file-manager apps, but much prefer FX. Being able to circumvent all scoped storage restraints would be great.
[Android Apps and Games] dtoxic47:
Try X-Plore it takes some getting used to comming from FX but you have all the options FX has

X-plore File Manager - Apps on Google Play

X-plore is dual-pane file manager with tree view, LAN/Root/Clouds and more.

play.google.com
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Thanks, I'll try it :)
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
I remember Lonely Cat Games from their Symbian email client - very good functionally but with an atrocious UI, even then. Interesting to see they are still faithful to that UI :).

Personally I now use MixPlorer - mainly because the Dev is very active in xda, and also it's an extremely capable file explorer including a lot of cloud APIs.

I still miss this file explorer though. I think I used it for about 8 years non stop. Hope tliebeck is ok.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Yeah, MixPlorer FTW - Its my 2nd-in-line file mgr app. You're right about the UI though (and ProfiMail ? - you been around a while :))

I just wish there were an app in development with support and a community here and which could do this:
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Agreed! I had been using FX since 2012 I think, and what it does/did, it handled really well, in a very intuitive manner. The Dev of MiX is extremely active on the xda thread, which was for me the main reason to switch. As well as supporting a ton of cloud providers...
[Android Apps and Games] GeTex:
Hate to be a broken record but @tliebeck has development permanently ceased? This was my absolute favorite file manager since 2013 when I first downloaded this on my HTC Thunderbolt. I love this manager and is one of very few paid apps I actually have.
[Android Apps and Games] acuthcrenth:
Hey guys I was kinda just messing around and found this option the same way you find the hidden developers option in android. Just keep pressing on the build information about the app and it opened a hidden test menu. Anyone know about this?
[Android Apps and Games] acuthcrenth:
You know how when you tap on build info in android it open developer options. Well I opened fx and went to setting and taped on the build info and found some neat hidden options. They say test options however when you click on hide in-app google purchase you can buy in app purchases for free. At least it works on some of my apps. I did check to see if money was removed from my cc I have on Google play. No purchase was shown. Just thought this was a nifty little hidden feature. Has anyone else found this?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Yes, the developer mentions it now and then.

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-2-1-fx-...n-ui-wi-fi-direct-xfers.1253399/post-76446512
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
So you're telling us how to activate the paid version of the app, without paying?

On the thread set up by the Dev??

Really... The decent thing to do is to pay the cost of a coffee for this or any other app you value.
[Android Apps and Games] acuthcrenth:
No. That's not what I was doing. I was asking a question about something I had just happened to figure out myself. I have found out that that there are quiet a few apps that if you tap in the build opens up another menu. I just sat down one day and said to myself if android has an easter egg in it why not check other apps. I though I came across a hidden treasure. And honestly didn't mean any harm. I also had no idea what I had found hence is why I asked on the developers thread. Sorry if asking was harmful.
[Android Apps and Games] ZionMainframe:
Hey all,

I have a issue giving write access to SD-card. When I go to "Media Card" and go the the three dot menu to select "Enable write access" I select the "disk" (that's my SD card) and select "Use this Folder" in the bottom. I get the attached error.

My phone is Redmi note 10 pro.

Any clue how to fix it? Let me know if any more info is needed.
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
On Android 11,

There is a lag when opening folders: