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[Android Apps and Games] Ashtrix:
Hello, [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

A fan of your work, have been using FX since I came across it, 2.3 - 4.x times, System Panel also very great app. I just discovered this thread from your wonderful XDA article. I was keenly following the Scoped Storage and didn't know where to post or why XDA didn't cover, the commonsware murphy covered a lot in his blog which was posted a few pages back, I was really thinking about what would happen to FX app and the SAF/Scoped storage impact from editing, zipping, copying and ton of UX. The Issuetracker had so many examples too, was stunned to see more about how the c and open source libraries wont just work. It's a really big blow very sad, look my comment on ars about how Pie degraded a lot and I was waiting for no nerfs and then bam this happened. :(

Sorry to go OT, I have mentioned a lot on the new Google direction, if anyone is interested check these links out from NBR forum (On Chrome, maybe if anyone is interested in Firefox Quantum and it's addons which put us in control, this one, and this post from xda (xposed sub) regarding the end user control)

Thank you again, I think FX is one app where Android excels at it's finest, the UI, UX features are just mindblowing ( Especially the super polished UI and the Filesystem view with Root access ) and very good zero competition and without FX, no Android a pure PC type, powerful experience. Can I please know how to buy beer for you (PayPal ?) :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] Crescendo Xenomorph:
:p great findings... I never know MEGA is open source... hope [MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] can integrate this... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
When copying a number of files - total size are not displayed.

It is useful when to have total size when copying to usb otg to check if space is available.

I do not think FX checks space availability before copying, it starts copying directly then stops when no space available.

Also, copying files ~ 1-4 GBs to usb OTG takes a lot of ,

Will it be even longer if the new scope rules are enforced?
[Android Apps and Games] KaMyKaSii:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] the text viewer fastscroll feature does not work in large texts that only contains a single line (wrapped in several to best view), the scroll bar is simply locked
[Android Apps and Games] peterbonge:
I've just noticed that the text viewer and editor are showing tabs like a single space. They should be much wider (like about 4 spaces), so that they can be clearly differentiated from normal spaces. And it would be nice if the shortcuts bar would have a button to insert tabs.

And why does the apps page look so strange? The 4 groups are so small and also short, but they are still shown in one single line. Why not 2 columns? Even a big 2x2 grid over the whole page would look better.
[Android Apps and Games] stingbandel:
everytime I open FX Explorere, it freezes around a minute or so then I can use it normally. I am using the latest version from Google Playstore. I have also bought the Plus to support the app.

Does anybody know why it's like that?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 8.0.0.0 (RC2, will be pushed to production as 8.0 release if no significant issues are found by beta testers).

Changes vs rc1:

Fix for some archive files not working due to missing library.

Minor updates rolled in from Android Q-specific development branch.

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8000/FX_r8000.apk

Direct Download (MICRO Version): http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8000/FXmicro_r8000.apk

Play Store Beta Testing Opt-in/out:

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

My development effort has mainly been focused on the Q-specific version, things are still going pretty awfully on that front. It's looking like the version that actually supports Q's scoped storage will have to drop support for all Android versions less than 7.0, which is 42% of the market, explanation here: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/137673896

Thanks for testing and apologies for the lack of updates to mainline version of FX, as almost all effort has been on the Q branch.
[Android Apps and Games] neshipda:
Fulled up during a copy and all data stored before on OTG SD were completely wiped

Hi all, premise that i'm very fond of FX file explorer (that for me is the best file manager i used sinced now - and never had an issue too since now), but maybe someone here has a tip for my problem...

this morning i was copying some files from 4k to 1,5Gb size and i fulled up an OTG 255GB SD card.

FX (using build 7.2.2.2 (r7211)) after a short apparently freeze prompted up saying that there was not enough space left to complete the copy, but the real problem is that it completely wiped alla the data stored on the sd card... (now SD storage has only an empty LOST.DIR subdirectory):confused:

ages ago i rescued files with programs but never needed anymore in the last years....

anyone here having a tip? or at least a good advise for some free pgm to rescue somthing?

tnx in advance
[Android Apps and Games] andy356:
PhotoRec.
[Android Apps and Games] KaMyKaSii:
This has happened to me too but I think the problem is not with FX but with DocumentProvider (the Android bridge between the flash drive and FX). I recommend if you use Linux, make a full dd backup of the flash drive and if you use Windows, use the "HDD Raw Copy Tool" software for the same purpose. Working with a disk image is better because you will prevent the real device from continuing to write and overwrite the old data (making it harder/impossible to recover). I have no recovery software in mind, so look for some who supports recovering from disk images. Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] neshipda:
good, tnx;)

---------- Post added at 12:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 AM ----------

cool idea; making raw image, tnx;)
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX 8.0.1.0, released to beta channel

Changes vs 8.0:

Minor bugfixes.

Icon theme now has mixed-mode style, with some icons being rectangular and others being round. This is available via Settings->Theme, "Icons" tab, and selecting the mixed type under "Shape" (see screenshot).

And not specific to this release...

FX Faenza theme has been updated for compatibility with FX 7 and 8. It's available on Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx.contrib.theme.faenza

Direct Download: http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8001/FX_r8001.apk

Direct Download (MICRO Version): http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8001/FXmicro_r8001.apk

Play Store Beta Testing Opt-in/out:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/nextapp.fx
[Android Apps and Games] Nebrassy:
Please tell me you will override the scoped storage bs with the root addon
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Most users don't have root anymore unfortunately, so the primary goal has been to make FX work with it. And it's been a tremendous amount of work to do so, as the scoped storage design is spectacularly flawed.

Q supposedly won't require/enforce it, but this will be an issue in 2020 when R does. If a device does enforce it, you can turn it off using the adb (appops) commands in this article: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-storage-access-framework-scoped-storage/
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Looks like I'm going to have to pull FX Connect's NFC feature...I didn't realize this part of "Android Beam" which is being removed from Q. The Wi-Fi Direct method of connection will remain. I've never been happy with the way the NFC Connect feature worked, it's great on some devices and lousy on others.

Not sure if this is due to some devices/firmwares being broken or just the really-bad-no-good-terrible API documentation.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
More not-so-great-news....and now (for Q) we have to implement fine-grained (GPS) location access to support Wi-Fi Direct (i.e. FX Connect).

https://developer.android.com/preview/privacy/camera-connectivity#fine-location-telephony-wifi-bt

According to the documentation, "These changes help protect users' privacy."

I assume this is because a MAC geolocation database could give finer grained information than a "coarse location". But I just don't understand the thinking of making sure the worst-case scenario happens in order to avoid the worst-case scenario.

They really should just add a new user-granted permission...call it "Inferred Location" and require the user to grant it and inform them that bad apps could use this for geolocation.

And again, as always, FX will never try to actually get your location. The location permission will only even be requested if you use FX Connect.
[Android Apps and Games] cute_prince:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION]

Hi, I am using the paid version of FX File Explorer. The experience is fantastic and I heavily rely on it for transferring files to and from my FTP server. One request though, can you implement segemented download (splitting the file into multiple parts and merging them later once downloading finishes like IDM does) for the built in download manager. I am asking this because it would make a huge difference in download speed. For example, the max download speed I am getting through FX FIle Explorer while downloading any file from my FTP server is 2.2 MBPS. On the other hand, I am using iGetter on my mac for downloading files from the same server and I could easily get 5.2 - 5.5 MBPS when I enable segemented downloading. If I disable segemented downloading in iGetter the max speed I get is 2.2 MBPS (same as the one I am getting from FX File Explorer). As you can see the difference is more than double :). It would be really helpfull if segemented downloading is implemented.
[Android Apps and Games] XDFefo:
What's the last version with working sort by file? Neither the last build in Play Store nor the last beta has it.
[Android Apps and Games] thedicemaster:
sorting is working fine in 8.0.1.0.

it does treat similar file types as the same.

jpg and png for example get mixed together because they're both images.
[Android Apps and Games] XDFefo:
So does .doc and .pdf, and a wide range of formats labeled as 'other'. It's quite bad.
[Android Apps and Games] Skullord:
I'm pretty new to this app, switched because ES went out. I'm trying to get FX to access the shared files from a Network computer, but I just keep running into the vague error "A network error has occured."

I am connecting with an SMB connection. I have tried both SMB v2 and v1, both saved pass and request pass, and with and without the username. All my attempts keep giving me that same issue. I was able to connect with other programs earlier today, but I just can't get this one to work.

Is there something I'm overlooking?

---Other possible relevant info: Comp is still on Win 7, phone is Samsung Galaxy s9+, the FX app currently has the free trial active. I will likely buy it, but only if I can solve this network thing.
[Android Apps and Games] ipdev:
I'm not sure if it was mentioned before or not.

Sorry I didn't search.

Using the SMB NAME did not work for me.

Using the IP address worked.

I haven't tried lately but, awhile back the password was an issue on something?

(Do not remember.)

I still use the Store password without encryption.

Truthfully I'm lazy. Every time I flash a device, fx is one of the first apps installed. Then I simply import the fx_backup file from my Nexus 5.(20180901)

So all the setting, links, logins ... are restored. :p

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] mrrocketdog:
cripes!!

err on the side of kindness
[Android Apps and Games] Skullord:
I can't believe it was that simple. Seems really wierd considering I got the local ip from the SMB NAME, but oh well, as long as it works. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] RudeboyXL:
Yeah, FX has always been like that for me. doesn't accept SMB device names, just IPs. and the SMB device search function never worked either.
[Android Apps and Games] mrrocketdog:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] , i know its been mentioned before ; and one should always 2× 3× √ before deleting , but since accidents do happen , could a recyle bin be implemented "easily"? if not "easily" then dont bother over it. but it would be handy.

ty for your work on this. now my go-to file mngr.:good:

err on the side of kindness
[Android Apps and Games] ClementNerma:
I've been using this app for a while now (2 years I think?). I've purchased the "Plus" version and I really enjoy it, keep up the good work ;)
[Android Apps and Games] midoam2003:
Did you see that

Google is considering allowing certain apps like file and backup managers access to a wider range of data while others will be stuck using Scoped Storage.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/04/google-scoped-storage-exceptions-android-11/
[Android Apps and Games] ecsnead69:
I'm having an issue I've never had, been using FX for about 2 years now. I just switched to a Pixel 4 XL. I am trying to mount the Root directory as writeable, but after I hit the unlock icon in the menu, I just get an error saying that "Root is read only". I am using the latest Magisk and have granted root permission. Anyone run into this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
The way partitions are set up on Android 10 in the Pixel 4 Google has made it impossible to mount system as RW. Read only, and that's it. Too late now, but better stay the hell away from anything Google, even hardware wise. Yet another nail in the coffin of Android's usability.
[Android Apps and Games] mrrocketdog:
long live KK
[Android Apps and Games] MichaelAsa:
Is it stable yet?

Is it stable yet?
[Android Apps and Games] cabreca:
I'm trying to use FX Connect but it's not showing any peers. The phone is a OnePlus 7T running Oxygen OS 10.0.6.
[Android Apps and Games] kokesh:
Since about 2 days FX hangs on the startup splash screen. If I go back home and try to start it again, it is stuck somewhere in the background. Anyone else?

Mi9/Xiaomi.eu ROM 9.11.28 (Android 10, MiUi 11.1), Magisk rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Grab logs. No logs = no fix
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
FX was removed from Play Store by Google for "violation of deceptive ads" policy. Apparently offering the free (and open-source) FX Faenza theme as a download via Play Store is a deceptive ad. I do not understand, and immediately appealed. See screenshots.
[Android Apps and Games] DarkH2O:
If I purchase the addon, is there way to get the key as a apk not from the playstore? I ask because I'd like to not only have the full app on my phone(Note) but also side load on my firestick. That's if it displays properly, I havent checked yet.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Currently no way to purchase the add-on outside of Play Store. You can sideload that APK to your other device though. (Just make sure you use separate add-on APK and no the in-app-purchase). If you did in-app-purchase, just request a refund for it and mention you want APK instead (you'll have to manually buy APK afterward, but I can refund IAP).
[Android Apps and Games] DarkH2O:
I just did the app store option. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Oblias:
[MENTION=2954544]tliebeck[/MENTION] I have really gotten some use from the Network SSH connection feature lately, and it's a great way to exchange files between my pc and my phone. Is there a way to have the connection auto disconnect after a period of time? It's sort of a pain to have to long press, then choose Disconnect each time after my file transfer is finished. Not a deal breaker, but it would be a great feature to have.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Active connections should be ended automatically in 90 seconds (if screen on) or 10 seconds (if screen off). The session will remain active for 5 minutes, but that just means the password is in memory and you can immediately reconnect.
[Android Apps and Games] tliebeck:
Link to latest stable version of FX:

http://android.nextapp.com/fx/r8001/FX_r8001.apk

This is the same version from the Play Store. Just wanted to post this here until Google corrects the problem....or worst case until I completely remove the "Themes" tab from update activity (themes will still work, there just won't be links to download them if Google insists that a link to a free and open-source theme on the Play Store is a "deceptive ad").
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Please consider adding another option to pay for FX, some of us have no Google account or services. I keep the apk from when I still had a Google account, and honestly even the free FX would probably cover 95% of my file management needs, but still.

Edit : I mean, even for your own benefit. As you can see, they have no problem with shutting down your business at a moment's notice with no reasonable justification.
[Android Apps and Games] Oblias:
Ahh, and so I learn something new about my one and only file manager. Yes, I tried it out, and of course, it is as you say. Most excellent!! I think what was throwing me was the fact that I was not waiting longer than 5 minutes when I was testing the connection. This is GREAT! Thanks VERY much for explaining that to me!!!
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
I second this.

You can follow the example of FairEmail: https://email.faircode.eu/donate/

The play store version and github version are kind of different. One does not link to the other.

Making sure the play store version has no links to other process, of course- google and their aim for monopoly.
[Android Apps and Games] avmon:
I have used FX (both the free version and the Plus version) on several of my devices for almost 7 years and I have never noticed any strange behavior. I am very happy with the app and how it has been improving all these years. Also, I use the NextApp Keyboard because it doesn't require Internet permission. I wouldn't mind paying for the keyboard if it had updates because it has very good features.

I hope that Google reconsider this strange decision quickly.
[Android Apps and Games] DroidJP:
Hello

I was looking for this app on the play store and i see that it has been removed. Where can i download version 8 beta? Awesome app!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] spawnlives:
See a few posts back

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1253399&p=81108553
[Android Apps and Games] sxp:
Hello

possible add options old 6.x style copy etc funckt long press the file ?

because now only top 3 funck copy cut delete and need click the menu

old style better more options and bigger phone screen not very comfortable need always tap the top the screen

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] karandpr:
I have used this app for over 5 years now.

One of the best file managers with fantastic support. (Using since ICS )

I hope things get resolved soon.

If the app shifts to other app store, I wouldn't mind paying again.
[Android Apps and Games] stereomatch:
Please read my comments on the r/androiddev reddit thread regarding your issue:

EDIT: cannot post links yet

Specifically my analysis - where I conclude that their flagging of your app is in error.

I will summarize:

From developer experience (and my experience) - apps should indicate that a button is going to take a user to Google Play - otherwise Google sees it as an "ad".

However, if you put the words "My Apps" there or "advertisement" or some such - which indicate from the icon itself that it will do something like that - then that is ok.

If the button takes user to your apps page on Google Play (or I assume even a particular app of yours on Google Play) - it is ok - all you have to do is say "My Apps" or "Our Apps" there. With these changes, you DO NOT have to classify your app as having ads (Google Developer Console - Pricing & Distribution - can set it to "No Ads" there).

In your case you clearly labelled the button as saying "Go to Store" - which should be sufficient to indicate to user.

Other uses which are acceptable are - if the icon is not indicating "My Apps" etc. - if it takes to an intermediary screen or dialog box - which asks user if they want to proceed to Google Play to your app - that is also ok. You don't need to classify your app as having "Ads" in Pricing & Distribution section of Google Developer Console.

Where it gets tricky is if the button takes to another app. Whether that is always seen as an "ad" by Google.

Because if Google gets too picky - they could start penalizing apps for mentioning other apps in their help screens - or for having links to those other apps. For example a call recorder app could suggest users try Boldbeast if they have a rooted device - as that app will work better for rooted phones. Would mentioning them be seen as an "Ad" by Google ?

Anyway, all this is NOT in their docs - this is all detective work that devs contribute on and reach some consensus about what Google wants.

In some ways, having docs that are not too specific, gives Google leeway, but it causes uncertainty for devs.
[Android Apps and Games] PlutoDelic:
As a user for quite a few years, i feel for you.

As a user that has been trying to purchase the app for years, but faced regional limitations (but "Trial" doesnt) and that hasn't been responded to 3 emails for an alternative way to purchase the app, i still feel for you.
[Android Apps and Games] Vortell:
If it's put back on play store, why not use GPS spoof and vpn to change your region? Fake GPS and protonvpn are both free. If they are region blocked use Aurora Store with region spoofed. Aurora is on xdalabs, fdroid, apkmirror. Once you own it you can use Aurora Store for updates even if you're region blocked as long as you leave spoofing on. Also this was bad call by Google FX is one of the best file managers. Mixplorer and fx are my two go to file managers. Fx for simplicity and beauty, mixplorer for extra features you can to pay for.
[Android Apps and Games] PlutoDelic:
Aurora, cant risk it, my whole life is on my gmail, literary use it since 2nd April, 2004. Cant risk having my account banned.

VPN hasnt proved to be effective for me for ages, as Play Store relies on the SIM location. I tried using it without one, it just remembers the last location/region of the last inserted SIM.

Regional limitations to me is just plain digital racism. I dont understand why someone doesnt want my money. If devs opt for google paths, there should be an alternative way to obtain it.
[Android Apps and Games] DroidJP:
I really hope things get sorted out with Google. For all the bad apps that are in the playstore. Google decides to remove one of the best file manager app i have ever came across.

Let's see. Bad questionable apps with malicious intent compromising user security after being installed that either Google isn't aware of or ignores as it does not violates their terms -pass

Apps that Google thinks that may be questionable without further looking into things -removed.

Yup, got it.
[Android Apps and Games] Vortell:
Lol it's just a scraper plus you can just use the anonymous feature... So if there is a ban it would be the built in accounts...
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
OP can you keep this link alive so we all can keep using this app?

http://android.nextapp.com/fx

Play Google link is unavailable and the app is unavailable no where to be seen
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
It really should be https.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
that link worked for newer versions and older apk's...

If i wanted to install the latest beta i'd be running to this topic every time i install a fresh rom..

Not what i asked for.
[Android Apps and Games] Cedoresti:
really this app banned from store? nice, now where find my money ?
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
... In this day and age, for software distribution, should ( I'd say MUST ) be https, and even better with MD5 fingerprint for file integrity verification.

Edit : In fact, that http worries me much more as a user than availability on Google's spyware infested bucket of crap.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Oh. I didn't understood your point first. You are correct. It should be. SSL isn't that expensive to avoid it totally. Not that you are transmitting any personal info but it should be https
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
What money?:confused:

Where did you get it?

Play, so go ask google
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
It is free, in fact.
[Android Apps and Games] Superyao945:
Nice design

I like it, thanks a lot