Some years back I was a mixplorer user, then switched to solid explorer for some time and now I'm using Material Files.
I was thinking of going back to either Solid / Mixplorer or trying something new.
MysticKetchup 12 points 3 years ago
Yup, clean efficient design and still works as well as the day I bought it
figaro 10 points 3 years ago
I got it on some crazy sale long ago. They eventually updated, and still let me have the upgraded version as long as I had the pro app installed as well. I eventually decided to just buy it full price for the convenience of not needing to install the pro app every time I got a new phone.
It's one of my most used apps, so definitely worth it.
thangcuoi 5 points 3 years ago
Same. I have spare Google Rewards credits so I bought the in-app purchase to support the developer. Been using this app for probably over 10 years now.
One of my most frequently used features is the FTP file transfer to/from a Windows device or even another Android device.
randomTingler 9 points 3 years ago
Same for me. I use solid explorer as I bought it.
I installed MXplorer on my mom's phone as it has all the necessary options and is free.
Fatbuddha 9 points 3 years ago
Yeah I don't know if something better is out there because solid explorer is, well, just solid. Internal storage, local file server, Google drive, one drive, sftp. Absolutely fantastic tool, bought it years ago and it goes on every phone and tablet I've had since. I'm really not sure what it would take to move on from it, it fulfills every need I've had for a file explorer.
ElPussyKangaroo 1 point 3 years ago
Same. I do wish there was a storage view, but that's fine.
itsaj26744 23 points 3 years ago
Material files Why? - Foss + Does job + All essential utilities + no other foss option available 🥲
vividspecter 6 points 3 years ago
There's Amaze as a FOSS alternative although I use Material Files too.
itsaj26744 3 points 3 years ago
Utils are paid and does not align with my needs
mp3 19 points 3 years ago
Solid Explorer, since I can mount an SFTP volume using keyfile authentication.
The only thing I don't like is that it uses its own file encryption system instead of a more open solution like Cryptomator. I know Cryptomator exists, but I can't access SFTP volume using keyfile authentication with it..
TheMadnessKing 2 points 3 years ago
Also, one of the drawbacks is that it needs Google account to be added to the device to access the drive. MiXplorer can directly use the browser the get access to drive, thus making it more FOSS friendly ROMs.
TheMadnessKing 15 points 3 years ago
I have been using MiXplorer for past 3 years. Has been working rock solid for me.
I kinda want to see how it would look with MD3 tho.
TheMadnessKing 3 points 3 years ago
Yes. But the dev js f* awesome. I have checked and the app doesn't call home or pull anything shit.
The only reason I bought this app.
TheMadnessKing 2 points 3 years ago
Yes. There is the app called MiXplorer Silver on Play Store which is paid. It just bundles some of the plugins in the app itself
TheHawaiianKoala 3 points 3 years ago
Althought it is not fully MD3, you can kind of get Material You on MiX using this app
TheMadnessKing 6 points 3 years ago
It's just changing colors tbh.
TheHawaiianKoala 14 points 3 years ago
I have tried alot of File Managers but MiXplorer is the one that suits me the most. Althought I would've prefered an opensource File Manager, Material Files is a little too basic for my needs. The developer of MiX is an awesome dude so I trust him.
TheHawaiianKoala 3 points 3 years ago
Yeah the UI is a major drawback of Ghost Commander. But before MiX I used to use that
MaggiWuerze 1 point 3 years ago
Dito
MaggiWuerze 1 point 3 years ago
Simply the best for me. Even the UI is great and really thought through
Polar 12 points 3 years ago
Solid Explorer.
However, when I'm VPNing into my unraid server, for some reason Solid Explorer doesn't work? I downloaded Xiaomi File Manager, and while it's EXTREMELY slow, it does work via the VPN.
Does anyone know why?
Edit: tried Material Files to replace the Xiaomi app, and it also lets me connect to my shares when I VPN into my unraid server. I wonder why Solid Explorer refuses to connect..
Polar 2 points 3 years ago
SMB.
But when I use Xiaomi File Manager or Material Files, and the SMB protocol, it works.
Xiaomi File Manager is REALLY slow, but Material Files is actually pretty fast over VPN and mobile data.
Still scratching my head as to what makes Solid Explorer different..
adlr 9 points 3 years ago
While not great as a general file manager, I use this app to launch into the hidden, built in file manager in Android. The major benefit is that it can access apps' data directories. Every other file manager is blocked from that (at least without root).
MaggiWuerze 2 points 3 years ago
What issue do you have? I use it for close to ten years on almost every android version and it just works.
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danielfgom 8 points 3 years ago
Tbh I find the Google Files app to be fine for my needs.
However in the past I used Solid Explorer but it was simply way more than I needed. If you need that much power check it out.
For an open source FM check out Material Files. It's like SE but free, open source and 100% spyware free.
Transcendant 7 points 3 years ago
I use Material File Browser. Replaced almost all the default google shit with FOSS alternatives, some of them may not have all the features of a slick google app but it's a fair exchange given that they're not relentlessly jacking my data.
gordonthefatengine 6 points 3 years ago
CX file explorer- can't live without it.
duckCityComplex 5 points 3 years ago
I've been using FX for a few years. I haven't really compared it to the others because it does what I need with little fuss and no ads or other annoyances.
It can access network file shares and you can use a split screen view for easy file copying. It also has a basic text editor and media player, though I don't really use those.
Liempong_Pagong 2 points 3 years ago
Plus 1 to this. And it works on my android tv too!
MaggiWuerze 1 point 3 years ago
I've been using it for years and never really noticed the split view option. Thanks for pointing it out.
Cris_Color 5 points 3 years ago
Material files and/or anemo are perfect for me. Wish material files could handle more kinds of compressed archives though, I have to keep a different app for those tasks
nudnyekscentryk 1 point 3 years ago
what sort of archives? never encountered any that Material Files woudl refuse to open
Cris_Color 1 point 3 years ago
Like 7zip, or winrar if I remember right. Sometimes when torrenting something or getting ROMs for emulation I've come across archive formats that have given me a problem when I try to uncompress them
nudnyekscentryk 1 point 3 years ago
weird, I never had that issue
SuperSpruce 4 points 3 years ago
FX File manager. Super fast even on weak hardware, customizable, and feature rich, with virtually no bugs. It's not only the best file manager I've found on Android, it's the best file manager I've found on any platform.
redditReallySucks 3 points 3 years ago
Samsung Files: best ui
Android File explorer (using the shortcut from the play store): can read android/data folder and has access to some other apps like termux
Total Commander because it has way more functions than the others
throws_lemy 3 points 3 years ago
Same as you, Mixplorer
Sir_Kevin 2 points 3 years ago
X-Plore because there's no comparison to how much better it is to everything else I've tried. It's got side by side view. Supports SMB, FTP, USB, Wifi-Sharing and just about any other transfer method you could want. It works on Android phones, tablets, Quest and Pico VR headsets. It supports sharing files and media to and from other apps. You can easily share a video from your gallery to a network drive for example. It's very customizable too.
deadcatbounce 2 points 3 years ago
None of them.
I can't see the hidden parts of the filesystem reserved for program data. So I can't backup program data with Syncthing.
I use Google Files. Tried several F-Droid equivalents still disappointed.
[Pixel 7 Pro]
user224 2 points 3 years ago
I don't really have a favorite. I use a combination of them: Google Files, FX File Explorer, ES File Explorer (4.0.2.3) and Termux.
Google Files is a simple to use general file manager. Mostly useful for finding big files and looking through downloads as it combines SD Card + Internal storage.
FX File Explorer is a less powerful alternative to ES file explorer for me.
ES File Explorer has a lot. And this old version can be nicely customized for free. I like the network storage features and simple music player. Select music to put into your playlist, and hit play. Quick, customized playlists.
Termux if I want something extra. I generally use it for creating TAr archives and copying files along with their timestamps. Also a nicer text editor (Vim) and advantage of being able to SSH into my phone from computer.
haywire7 1 point 3 years ago
I've be n using Astro for ages. I tried a few and found them bloated and missing something. Astro has some extra bits I don't use but I never switched them on so it's not an issue. You can hide anything you don't use on the opening screen from the options too.
YIj54yALOJxEsY20eU 0 points 3 years ago
File Manger +. I'm not sure its foss and is on Google play but I've been using it for 5 years and it's super simple and powerful. Manages remote connections very well and was simple enough to walk my friend through configuring a connection to a SMB server. I really can't imagine a reason to switch.
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Solid Explorer. Why? Because I bought it ages ago and it still works fine. Even a decade later, it still gets regular updates, which shows that the dev cares about the app.
More importantly, I like that it jumps straight into my filesystem without any nonsensical abstract views, and I like that it doesn't come with any bloat (no junk cleaner or RAM booster crap), unlike other file managers. With other file managers these days, you open them and instead of seeing your files you get a bunch of mini apps or collections, which is NOT what I want. I just want a simple file manager, not an ecosystem. Thankfully, Solid isn't like that.
So even after all these years and all these updates, the app remains true to its original purpose and hasn't sold out or gone down the enshittification path, which is a refreshing change compared to what we've been seeing with other apps.
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