Best file manager?

gslngr · October 8th, 2010, 07:45 AM

There are a great many file managers available for android, and new ones appear frequently. For instance, a real innovative one (with drag-and-drop, continuous zoom in all view, advanced multi-touch support and much more unique features) is ScaliCommander

If you have tried some file managers, which do you like most and why?

stiffler · October 8th, 2010, 08:00 AM

Im good with Astro.

Lukehluke · October 8th, 2010, 08:17 AM

My personal favourite is ASTRO.

MasterYoda · October 8th, 2010, 10:33 AM

OI File Manager, far better than Astro, in my opinion, it just seems so much faster then any other file manager...and its free, without any ads.
Peace.

gslngr · October 8th, 2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterYoda

OI File Manager, far better than Astro, in my opinion, it just seems so much faster then any other file manager...and its free, without any ads.
Peace.

Then try ScaliCommander Trial - also ad-free, can do much more than OI and has very fast search...
Yust have a look to the "at a glance" section at http://sites.google.com/site/gslngr/

MasterYoda · October 8th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

Then try ScaliCommander Trial - also ad-free, can do much more than OI and has very fast search...
Yust have a look to the "at a glance" section at ScaliCommander

Oh from the pics it seems awesome, i'll try it now

thx for the tip.
edit: Nah, trial version lacks lot of stuff....needs more work, staying on OI FM kthx.

rtb35 · October 8th, 2010, 10:48 AM

Astro does everything i need it to do so i see no need to change.

Harry2 · October 8th, 2010, 01:38 PM

EStrongs File Explorer

Harry

Smabbage · October 9th, 2010, 07:43 AM

I like Root Explorer

zaphodbebleebrox · October 9th, 2010, 07:49 AM

+1 for Root Explorer for deleting files.

Phateless · October 17th, 2010, 11:45 AM

I'm partial to Linda.

I've tried out a few but can't really remember what in particular bugged me about the others. I guess I just found Linda to be the most intuitive to use, with the cleanest and most pleasing UI.

What about Astro in particular does everyone love so much?

X10iUser · October 17th, 2010, 12:35 PM

RootExplorer.

sookster54 · October 17th, 2010, 06:24 PM

I'm happy with "file manager"

File Manager - Android app on AppBrain

Sam Voss · October 17th, 2010, 09:20 PM

ASTRO all the way. Paid for the full version just to support the guy

saps · October 17th, 2010, 09:43 PM

Yeah Root Explorer absolutely. How was that not even a voting option to begin with?

gslngr · October 20th, 2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saps

Yeah Root Explorer absolutely. How was that not even a voting option to begin with?

"Speed Software Explorer" should count for it

Novita · November 26th, 2010, 09:19 PM

AndroXplorer way much better than Astro

darkrequiem · November 26th, 2010, 11:18 PM

+1 EStrongs File Explorer....I started with this one and I do like the easy in using it.

HomelessDepot · November 26th, 2010, 11:24 PM

I'm with MasterYoda, OI does everything I need and nothing else - just the way I like my apps.

-HD

gslngr · December 14th, 2010, 08:03 AM

iTunes-like audio playback for folders and playlists, seek without screech, full featured music player in the next version very soon now!

already usable as folder-based music player (also the free trial version!), edit playlists with drag-and-drop, multi-select while playing

support for headset controls (double-click for next song, long-click for previous one), background playback with status bar notification, pause at incoming calls and headset unplug

see the website for instructions!

adonallon · December 15th, 2010, 02:42 AM

Can ScaliCommander search a folder full of Word Documents for key terms?

gslngr · December 15th, 2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adonallon

Can ScaliCommander search a folder full of Word Documents for key terms?

currently only file and folder names are searched, but I will soon make the contents of some document-types like Word Documents (and also metadata of media files) searchable, too. You can count on it.

Phateless · December 15th, 2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

currently only file and folder names are searched, but I will soon make the contents of some document-types like Word Documents (and also metadata of media files) searchable, too. You can count on it.

You just convinced me to try out your app.

EDIT - just noticed it's pay only. What about a free/ad-supported version? Also, does this file manager have root access like Root Explorer?

gslngr · December 15th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phateless

You just convinced me to try out your app.

EDIT - just noticed it's pay only. What about a free/ad-supported version? Also, does this file manager have root access like Root Explorer?

There's a trial version, see the website, at the bottom

no root access yet (though you can browse "normal" files on the internal storage)

adonallon · December 21st, 2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

currently only file and folder names are searched, but I will soon make the contents of some document-types like Word Documents (and also metadata of media files) searchable, too. You can count on it.

How soon do you think?

I've found a workaround program and am considering paying for the full version... However, that other program forces me to save my files as PDFs and load them onto an internet server. So, not ideal.

If you can find a way to easily search any folder of Word Documents for the contents therein, you'd make a paying customer out of me.

JulyDerek · December 21st, 2010, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterYoda

OI File Manager, far better than Astro, in my opinion, it just seems so much faster then any other file manager...and its free, without any ads.
Peace.

+1

manim · December 21st, 2010, 11:29 AM

Tried OI File Manager, liked it.

gslngr · December 28th, 2010, 06:04 PM

Highly improved new version with iTunes-like music-player functionality

full support for the android music-library: edit playlists with drag-and-drop, sort songs by name/album/artist/year, browse albums in "Cover Flow"
integration of music library and file system: drag songs from folder to library-playlist, open songs from library in file system...
options to select what details to show: icons, extensions, size, permissions, time modified (also as "ago")
improved drag-and-drop
many fixes and improvements

mikeeh · December 28th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Been using Astro since G1 days.
Just got the Nexus and still using it

gslngr · December 31st, 2010, 07:22 PM

First file manager for Android with tree view like in Windows Explorer!

supports drag-and-drop, auto-scroll, zoom, drag-select

crazydip · January 2nd, 2011, 02:13 PM

ES File Explorer

gslngr · January 11th, 2011, 09:56 AM

new: image viewer, featuring

- simultaneous pan and zoom, like on the iPhone
- double-tap to zoom in continuously to a specific spot
- fling-scroll inside zoomed image and to next image
... all completely smooth, even on slow devices

- enhanced gallery view, option to crop thumbnails
- performance improvements

weaselaow · January 11th, 2011, 03:04 PM

i tryed 3-4 from list
Astro is best choice for me

SlowRain · January 11th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Has anyone tried File Expert? It was mentioned on The Android Soul a few days ago.

xcxin · January 21st, 2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowRain

Has anyone tried File Expert? It was mentioned on The Android Soul a few days ago.

The Android Soul said that we're the best file manager for Android platform.. Here are the reviews:

File Expert is really an awesome android app with boot loads of features, maybe capable enough to replace anything from 3 to 5 apps you use currently, and guess what, still adding features you hadn’t seen/used earlier. Must Have, sure. It’s the best file manager, by any measure - The Android Soul reviews

File Expert Android App: Best File Manager on Android! | TheAndroidSoul

It might seem like I am advertising this but it really is quite a good application I would recommend it to all Android users. Overall a great app and I give this rating due to the many features it has. - YeahthatApp Review

File Expert – (Android) | Yeah That App

Download latest version of File Expert here:

http://www.wifisharing.mobi/Software/FileExpertSigned.apk

or you can search File Expert on Google Market

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* Powerful & Leading File Manager for Android platform
* All basic file operations
* FTP/HTTP Server - Share & Manage your files without USB cable
* SMB Client - Access your host computer from your phone
* App Manager - Uninstall/Backup apps. Silent install/uninstall APK supported (requires root to function)
* Zip/Unzip
* Thumbnails, support jpg/png/mp3/mp4/3gp thumbnails
* Text Viewer, support very large TXT file
* Image Viewer, support both local and remote folder
* Search SD card
* Help your player to play medias which stores on SMB share (need your player to support HTTP streaming)
* File Picker
* Directly view ZIP file as normal folder

Why choose FE? Here're the answers:
1. No ADs
2. Gives you almost everything you need to manage your phone's resources for completely FREE
3. Smaller size than competitors (Astro and ES are all bigger than 1MB, but FE is only 920KB)
4. Acceptable performances
5. Free technical support via email
6. Clear User Interface, most operations can be done only in touch
7. The ONLY ONE file manager that support both PC 2 phone & phone 2 PC wifi file transfer

Give it a try and you will find more useful features!!!

Phateless · January 21st, 2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcxin

The Android Soul said that we're the best file manager for Android platform.. Here are the reviews:

File Expert is really an awesome android app with boot loads of features, maybe capable enough to replace anything from 3 to 5 apps you use currently, and guess what, still adding features you hadn’t seen/used earlier. Must Have, sure. It’s the best file manager, by any measure - The Android Soul reviews

File Expert Android App: Best File Manager on Android! | TheAndroidSoul

It might seem like I am advertising this but it really is quite a good application I would recommend it to all Android users. Overall a great app and I give this rating due to the many features it has. - YeahthatApp Review

File Expert – (Android) | Yeah That App

Download latest version of File Expert here:

http://www.wifisharing.mobi/Software/FileExpertSigned.apk

or you can search File Expert on Google Market

----------------------------------------

* Powerful & Leading File Manager for Android platform
* All basic file operations
* FTP/HTTP Server - Share & Manage your files without USB cable
* SMB Client - Access your host computer from your phone
* App Manager - Uninstall/Backup apps. Silent install/uninstall APK supported (requires root to function)
* Zip/Unzip
* Thumbnails, support jpg/png/mp3/mp4/3gp thumbnails
* Text Viewer, support very large TXT file
* Image Viewer, support both local and remote folder
* Search SD card
* Help your player to play medias which stores on SMB share (need your player to support HTTP streaming)
* File Picker
* Directly view ZIP file as normal folder

Why choose FE? Here're the answers:
1. No ADs
2. Gives you almost everything you need to manage your phone's resources for completely FREE
3. Smaller size than competitors (Astro and ES are all bigger than 1MB, but FE is only 920KB)
4. Acceptable performances
5. Free technical support via email
6. Clear User Interface, most operations can be done only in touch
7. The ONLY ONE file manager that support both PC 2 phone & phone 2 PC wifi file transfer

Give it a try and you will find more useful features!!!

Does it have root access and can it remount system? So far I haven't found anything that can replace Root Explorer.

parth100 · January 22nd, 2011, 03:23 AM

Try File Expert
Its really fast also supports SMB.
also has text viewer and image viewer
even supports FTP AND HTTP.

WilDip · February 25th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

new: image viewer, featuring

- simultaneous pan and zoom, like on the iPhone
- double-tap to zoom in continuously to a specific spot
- fling-scroll inside zoomed image and to next image
... all completely smooth, even on slow devices

- enhanced gallery view, option to crop thumbnails
- performance improvements

I'd like to try the lite version, but it does not support Gingerbread.

~~HKM~~ · February 25th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Root Explorer +1

As people stated IDK why its not on the list tried Astro Manager it don't even come close to RE. Hell I used RE to delete Astro.apk :P tells you how much I like it.

shawn1224 · February 25th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Yep root Explorer here as well

reinbeau · February 25th, 2011, 12:31 PM

Root Explorer isn't on the list - that's my favorite.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

"Speed Software Explorer" should count for it

Why? It isn't the same as Root Explorer. It's obvious from the responses here Root Explorer is the most popular, but it isn't in the poll ??

Phateless · February 25th, 2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinbeau

Root Explorer isn't on the list - that's my favorite.

Why? It isn't the same as Root Explorer. It's obvious from the responses here Root Explorer is the most popular, but it isn't in the poll ??

SpeedSoft makes Root Explorer.

But yeah, Root Explorer is absolutely essential for anyone who's rooted. Typically one of the very first apps I download on any new flash.

reinbeau · February 25th, 2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phateless

SpeedSoft makes Root Explorer.

But yeah, Root Explorer is absolutely essential for anyone who's rooted. Typically one of the very first apps I download on any new flash.

Ah, I see - but really, use the name people are going to recognize. Root Explorer should be the name, not SpeedSoft Whatever the heck is up there!

Phateless · February 25th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinbeau

Ah, I see - but really, use the name people are going to recognize. Root Explorer should be the name, not SpeedSoft Whatever the heck is up there!

Completely agree with you. Dunno why it's up there that way.

reinbeau · February 25th, 2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gslngr

There are a great many file managers available for android, and new ones appear frequently. For instance, a real innovative one (with drag-and-drop, continuous zoom in all view, advanced multi-touch support and much more unique features) is ScaliCommander

If you have tried some file managers, which do you like most and why?

Can you please edit your poll and fix the name of Root Explorer? No one knows it under the name SpeedSoft.

Roze · February 27th, 2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinbeau

Can you please edit your poll and fix the name of Root Explorer? No one knows it under the name SpeedSoft.

Since I'm here already...fixed!!!

AndroidId · March 1st, 2011, 02:31 AM

Beyond File Manager

Support a wide variety of archive formats, such as;
Zip (Deflate, Deflate64, LZMA, PPMd, BZip2), 7z** (LZMA, LZMA2, PPMd, BZip2), XZ, Wim, BZip2, GZip, Tar. Extraction only: Arj, Bz2, Cab, Chm, Dmg, Deb, Iso, Nsis, Rar**, SquashFS, CramFS, Udf, Lzh, Lzma and PPMd.
AndroXplorer v.3 supports Unicode UTF8 and UTF16 conversion for Zip archive.
Also encrypted password

Phateless · March 1st, 2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndroidId

Beyond File Manager

Support a wide variety of archive formats, such as;
Zip (Deflate, Deflate64, LZMA, PPMd, BZip2), 7z** (LZMA, LZMA2, PPMd, BZip2), XZ, Wim, BZip2, GZip, Tar. Extraction only: Arj, Bz2, Cab, Chm, Dmg, Deb, Iso, Nsis, Rar**, SquashFS, CramFS, Udf, Lzh, Lzma and PPMd.
AndroXplorer v.3 supports Unicode UTF8 and UTF16 conversion for Zip archive.
Also encrypted password

Does it have root access?

staz1000 · May 10th, 2011, 03:35 PM

I use Bluetooth File Transfer, as it has a built in file manager which does everything I need to be able to do.

Bayint Naung · June 18th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Androzip does not display the file names if my language font is set when I view zip file contents. (only in view zip file. file browsing shows the font as it should).
Does anyone know workaround?