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[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I tried implementing this...

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21865621/transparent-status-bar-before-4-4-kitkat

...but regrettably it requires changing the way the wallpaper background is drawn and tinted (which is already an annoyingly complex compromise to make it work well from 2.1-4.4). May still try and implement that though, but it may take some work.
[Android Apps and Games] رامز:
My best and most useful app many thanks [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]. :laugh: here is some feature suggestions..

The file browser itself is great but lacks some additional features which is becoming a must in other browsers, So more Add-ons would be great like:

1) PDF viewer add-on.

2) Simple Music add-on.

3) Enhance System info and include some HW basics.

4) add Clear apps cache feature (and maybe Clear Dalvik cache also as it's useful sometimes :) )

5) add video thumbnail preview (animated video thumbnail preview).

6) add float window (very useful for tablets).

7) support .C .CPP and other programming language syntax code to be Colored in text viewer.

thanks in advance...
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks for the suggestions...

1. PDF Viewer would be a fairly involved project. This is one that's best left to standalone apps, as it's not easy to do well.

2. There is now a trivial audio player in FX 3, I hope to add streaming support for it soon (such that you can click on a track and immediately listen to in a popup window without launching a music player / switching apps).

3. The System info screen is largely for debugging purposes, just so show basic information about the device's state and how it relates to FX. I do have another app, SystemPanel Lite (free version) that will give you more data about the device. This app is currently being rewritten with a 2.0 / Holo version, though I don't have any v2 releases out yet for testing (it has a way to go).

4. Clearing app data can be done by tapping the menu in the app details screen and then tapping "Control Panel". This takes you to the Android app information screen for a given app.

5. I'd love to do more with videos (I think the "Videos" feature in FX has always been pretty lame.) Unfortunately the Android API for retrieving data about videos is equally lame. And slow. And unreliable. Tapping on a thumbnail causing it to change to a short sample repeating loop using a muted VideoView might be pretty cool though (I haven't tried this, might work well, might be an enormous resource hog :D).

6. I definitely want to try some floating window stuff.

7. Need to look into syntax highlighting for editor/viewer, it's on the list but may be a bit of a project to get it working well.
[Android Apps and Games] رامز:
+1 :) just small note about:

4) I mean to add feature to clear the whole system apps cache like what we get in Clean Master and I think Clear Dalvik cache option isn't hard as it's just a folder located at system/data/dalvik-cache when you press clear it just removes all files on it. "needs root access"

3) and 5) The idea is to create "a minimalistic resources" file browser (FREE) and create a huge library of Add-ons (PAID) for advanced tasks so my suggestion is to keep the "resource hug" or any advanced feature which isn't really related to a file browser (Audio player, Video player, PDF viewer, small System Cleaner option, system wide information, .apk backup option...etc) as a standalone add-ons so FX would be clean and (minimal resource as possible) to be suitable for all users and for advanced users can upgrade their FX using add-ons.

thanks again [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] ;)
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
pdf viewer as add-on would be pointless, you'd have the same result installing adobe reader.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.0.29:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post).

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3029/FX_r3029.apk

This is the third FX 3.0 test release, changes in this one include:

Single column menus (replacing multi-column Grid menus). These are enabled by default in portrait orientation. You can enable them in all orientations or disable them and go back to grid menus via the appearance settings.

Fixed KitKat translucency problem when changing themes.

Updated documentation to reflect 3.0 changes.

Minor icon updates/polish.

FX3 is very close to release, please treat this build as a RELEASE CANDIDATE and please report ANY issues!

Thanks for testing!

Google Play Beta Testing information

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Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx

The Single Column Menu:

(As shown, two columns are still used in certain areas, e.g., toggle buttons)
[Android Apps and Games] jaydee 77:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

I'm still missing an important feature for media section. There is no option to sort media file (pictures, video, music) by date, size or name (ascending, descending). For me the most important picture is mostly the latest i shot. So i have to scroll down to end of the file list every time. This is annoying especially for large file lists.
[Android Apps and Games] djsubtronic:
That's weird, this option always used to be available before. Hadn't noticed it was gone, but definitely would be useful to have it back.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I don't think it was ever there in the image listing (but could be wrong). In any case, it's being added now. And I definitely like the newest first sort order much better. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Any chance that disabling folders first in listings by name could be implemented in this new version ?
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
Hello [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

congratulation on the GUI changes, it looks very good.

Since you're at rewriting part of your app, would you consider looking at a better multi-user support ? (with owner being able to enforce settings ?)
[Android Apps and Games] DigitalUnderground:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] is a wizard. This was already my favorite file manager... And now with the new ui... Its even better.

Keep up the good work
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.0.37:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post).

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3037/FX_r3037.apk

Changes:

New Images home screen, which provides a scrollable gallery preview of the various albums on a device.

Audio, video, and apps home screens have been updated to a new layout.

Images, audio, and video home screens now show a usage donut plot.

Donut plots replace pie charts throughout the app. Donut pie charts have been scientifically proven to be more hip and trendy than regular pie charts.

Image galleries are now sorted date-descending by default (newest first) with alternate sort options available via the menu.

The new gallery (with a donut plot):

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Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Yes, need to get this in, it'd be a trivial change to add such an option.

What would you like to see added here? It's a bit late to do it in 3.0, but there's always opportunity in 3.x stuff (currently have a big 3.x list already going).
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
Path white listing/black listing (disallow selected user to open folders and files within black listed path, or everything that is not white listed)

Settings enforcing (enforce any setting, for example, enforce a shortcut on the main page or enforce a cloud storage/SMB account, enforce confirm delete) settings enforced could be enforced active or de activated for specific user or all users, for accounts enforcing, just add the account in the list and have it un-removable without possibility to change account's settings.

The account enforcing can be used to enforce a SMB account to a specific user to save the device owner asking other users password or force deleting it to set up their SMB account on the device.

Could also be a good moment to create a per device licence that would work only on one device, not linked to the Google account (don't know if easy to do for you) to enforce premium feature activation for all users on a specific device. Or give every device's user premium if the owner have a licence (up to you to grant that for free, but I think it deserve a different licence of the same price).

It could still be linked to owner's Google account for DRM verification caching.

Maybe a way to do that is to create an "Fx enforcer" app that will be used only for the rules enforcing and this enforcer app could be the per device licence.

It would not be shocking to me if the enforcer require root from the owner account to enforce some of the rules, in case what Google left to the developers is not enough for this level of control.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] mdalacu:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]: There is a small annoyance : when you rename a file and paste the text it automatically inserts a space. Is this behaviour from FX or from keyboard app?

By the way, version 3.0 is looking astonishing. Another thing can you add an option to preserve clipboard (file copy) to be able to past the same file in different locations and not having to reselect and copy the same file every time. And another thing, it the latest beta 37 the embedded video player does not start playback automatically, you have to press play.Thx.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, video player fixed for next release. Also fixed the really annoying back button behavior in the video player, where you had to double-tap it to actually exit.

This is probably 3.x, but I would like to add something to fix the clipboard problem. Perhaps just add a "load last clipboard" option when the clipboard is slid-out while empty.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
I have a little issue with albums and how they are handled compared to folders, although this is probably a problem with Samsung's version of the media scanner.

when a file is created it's placed in an album with the same name as the folder it's in by the media scanner, but moving the file to another folder doesn't move it to the other album.

as an example I'd download a wallpaper using a web browser.

the wallpaper is in the "/download" folder, and shows up in the "download" album in FX media section and in gallery.

I then use fx to move it to my wallpaper folder.

the wallpaper will now be in the "/images/wallpapers" folder, but it will still be in the "download" album in the FX media section and in the gallery.

I've seen this happen with both images and music, and the only ways to update the albums are to rebuild the entire media database, to copy the file to the new location and delete the original, or to move the file to another storage device(like from internal to sdcard/usb and back)

my device is a note 2 with the latest hurricane rom, which is stock(touchwiz) 4.3 rooted and without knox.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Is the "Update Media Database" preference checked under "Media Management"? I tried reproducing this and can't see it yet (tried Note3, mostly stock TouchWiz ROM). If the "Update Media Database" option were unchecked though it would behave this way.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
This happens to me often in various apps and with different keyboards actually, rather annoying Android bug indeed but not a specific problem of FX apparently, hope he can fix it anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
"update media database" is enabled.

it's a problem I've had for a very long time.

the problem exists with the galaxy camera too(stock 4.2)
[Android Apps and Games] sebarkh:
Per device license?

Most ridiculous idea I've heard. Or I don't understand something....
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.0.39:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post).

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3039/FX_r3039.apk

Another test release (3.0.0.39). This one adds a new multi-page tutorial that's launched on start-up. The flag indicating whether you've watched the tutorial before has been reset with this update, so it's normal that you'll see it even if you've had FX for a long time. There's now also an option to revisit the tutorial from the main menu on the home screen.﻿

Tutorial screenshot:

Google Play Beta Testing information

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If you'd like to beta test FX, you can do so by joining this Google+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704

Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] dems86:
This is by far my favorite file explorer, and the new aesthetic changes in the the latest betas look fantastic.

Thanks and keep up the wonderful work you're doing!!!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.0.42:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post). This release may move to the production / general release channel soon.

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3042/FX_r3042.apk

This version adds some cleanups and performance improvements, primarily to the Music/Audio catalog of FX Plus.

Not a new feature but I feel compelled to post a screenshot with a release, so here's the Music/Audio catalog being used to reorder a playlist, using drag-and-drop with multiple items selected. It works as it did in older versions, but the UI is more repsonsive.

And again, really appreciate everyone who is testing these, thank you!

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If you'd like to beta test FX, you can do so by joining this Google+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704

Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
Your Windows licence is a per device licence for example, Microsoft Office too.

I was basically asking for corporate grade like functions and theses are usually sold with a per device licence rather than per user licence because you can have 500 users on one device, and nobody would pay a licence per user for various reasons (temporary users for example)

As a system administrator, per user licence is a big non sense and per device licence is normal. Would you find it normal to pay one Microsoft licence and install it on 500 computers?

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Going to stick with per-user licensing on FX Plus as that's what Android users expect. If someone needs per-device licensing for a bunch of corporate devices it's no problem to accommodate them though (just email android@nextapp.com).
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
It makes sense from that point of view, but even Microsoft is now releasing Office for Android for free...

( ﾟдﾟ)

More to the point, consider a consumer point of view for everyone with a tablet and a phone ( or more ) and a purchase on Google Play that is usually bought once and tied to user account, not number of devices, with software then installed on both devices or any new device that comes along. Or, appropriately enough since this is a developers forum, a developer's point of view : one person with multiple Android devices to hack or test on.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
"Free" as in free weekend getaway in a timeshare community with a free seminar.

:laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
3.0 has been released and is now available on the Play Store. I'll be posting the cumulative changelog in one post in just a moment, currently updating screenshots and trying to get versions of FX+ and the root add-on out as well with the new icons.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
My apologies, but this didn't make it into 3.0. Will try and get this into a 3.0.1 or 3.1 release.
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
Love the latest UI updates!

I've been using FX for about 2 years now - on the beta program - and I find it very ergonomic - however it seems I do a fair bit of multi-select and delete (eg, discarding unwanted photos).

Could I suggest that "delete" be an first-line option, along with cut/copy? After the select, the cut/copy icons are visible but delte is on the dropdown list at the top; long-press on one of the selected files will also bring up the full context menu including delete - but for me at least it would make sense to have delete more to hand.

I remember a comment a loooong time back about the "are you really really sure you want to delete this" dialog box - on my PC I happily delete directly, and would love to see that option in FX. In fact, what really bugs me is the need to check that little box before hitting OK in the pop-up box.

I recall the ultra-safe approach is there to give inexpert users the opportunity to review what they are about to delete - but could it be added as a settings option (set by default, to display checkbox)?

Those 2 things would increase the ergonomy for me quite easily, I expect. An extension of the concept would be to create a recycle bin, so that all delete files would safely end up there - with a periodic/manual flush...
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
Settings > File Management > Confirm Deletes
[Android Apps and Games] paul c:
D'oh! Thanks Germain!
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I need to add the other one as an option as well though, "Show delete action in action bar". When enabled, it'd require that cut/copy/delete actions all be icon-only.

The cut and copy options really do need their text by default, you'd be surprised how many new users are confused by the cut/copy/paste method of moving files...I wouldn't want to just have them be icon-only by default. I also need to add "Move to" and "Copy to" options to help those folks though.
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
Hello, just tested the 3.x.42 version, when you open the menu (three dots) the button turn blue then the menu appear, it make a sensation of lag, would it be possible to make the button turn blue and make the menu appear the same time?

As a physical keyboard user, the physical menu button open the three dots menu, that's okay, but we don't have physical buttons for the others menus.

I think it would be more user friendly toward physical keyboard users if the physical menu button would bring the two menus from the right part of the toolbar. (The three dots menus options, and under them the display options). We should also be able to navigate the options with the arrow and select one with "enter" key.

When using the physical search key, the text field should be selected by default to be able to write the criteria as soon as the search page appear without clicking on the text field. (I know the physical keyboard is not high priority, but since you are willing to work on this at some point, better report what's wrong with the current version).

The new version tutorial is very good, it explains everything very quickly, congratulations!

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] jaydee 77:
Just a reminder. Is this a topic for your todo list?
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.1.1:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post). This release may move to the production / general release channel soon.

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3045/FX_r3045.apk

This release adds some misc features that didn't make the cut for 3.0.

Album art is now displayed for music files in file listings.

Image thumbnail generator now creates correctly rotated thumbnails for rotated images (that have EXIF data). Delete the Android/data/nextapp.fx directory to regenerate all thumbnails (this is the one in your storage/on your SD card...NOT the one in /data/data/nextapp.fx)

Added option to "Appearance/Theme" settings to show "Delete" button in selection bar (rather than in the menu).

Added option to "File Management" settings to not sort directories first.

Network host add/edit dialogs are now more tolerant of information (e.g. URLs) being entered in the "host name" field.

Fixed action bar layout when creating cloud service connections.

The "Media Management" preferences are now enabled for all users (these were incorrectly being disabled for non FX+ users).

Text Editor now has full-screen mode, and ability to hide its menu. You can now edit text files and see nothing but the file (and optionally your keyboard).

Added "Recent Files" option to text editor open dialog.

As a small release, this one shouldn't be confined to the beta channel for very long.

The text editor in full screen mode. And look, it's up to no good!

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Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
I definitely need to add more keyboard support to the menus, it's on the list but the list is pretty long. :) The lag on the menu can be annoying, it's just an extra 50-100ms but I think it's the most noticeable lag in the app, I want it gone.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Still need to look into it. Perhaps a long press option when the clipboard is out to do a one file paste. Also need a way to recover previous clipboards.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
is the kitkat sdcard warning supposed to pop up even if the rom i'm using has a fix built-in?

and I found out my earlier problem with moving media doesn't occur when I move it to/from a bookmarked folder.

it seems to behave as if i'm moving the file to a different storage device, so it updates the album properly.

after updating to 4.4.2 the media view still isn't properly updated if I move a file to a different folder on the same storage device if I don't access the folders through a bookmark.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Thanks, I think I've found and corrected the media problem, will be issuing another update shortly after more testing.

At the moment the warning triggers based on the presence of dual storage and KitKat.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Beta Release: FX 3.0.1.2:

Available in the beta channel on Google Play (may take a moment to become available, uploaded shortly before this post). This release may move to the production / general release channel soon.

Direct download version: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r3046/FX_r3046.apk

Fixed issue with Windows 8 email-address-based usernames.

Fixed issue where moving media files wouldn't result in media database being updated properly/consistently.

Google Play Beta Testing information

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If you'd like to beta test FX, you can do so by joining this Google+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/101301040394875566704

Once you've joined, you can opt-in to use beta instead of released version here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx