File Manager

[MRU]

I like Samsung's file manager and would like to get a decent one for the Moto X 2014.

What would you suggest? Preferably one with material design and decent GUI aesthetics. Not one that looks like it was made pre-gingerbread and the development team have been sitting on their behinds ever since.... (astro springs to mind)

Don't mind paying, it just better be good.

Thanks 🙂

 

[gotluck]

I've grown into solid explorer, believe it's on sale for a dollar now

Was previously using Es file explorer

 

[mattopotamus]

I've grown into solid explorer, believe it's on sale for a dollar now

Was previously using Es file explorer

ES is what I have been using. I am not sure if there is a file manager updated with material design yet.

 

[jamezr]

I have been using Root Explorer for years. Don't need root for it to be useful.
Not sure it's going to get facelift for material design or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer

 

[MRU]

I'll check those out. Thanks. It's a shame I can't get a working 'My Files' apk from the Note 4 / Alpha / S5 that works on non galaxy phones.

 

[Technarchy]

I've used ES mostly.

 

[MasterRyu2011]

I use ES and it's been perfect. File Managers are meant to be archaic looking. 🙂

 

[Lloydbm41]

I'll check those out. Thanks. It's a shame I can't get a working 'My Files' apk from the Note 4 / Alpha / S5 that works on non galaxy phones.

FX File Explorer. Nothing else compares.

 

[MRU]

FX File Explorer. Nothing else compares.

Cool, another one to the try out list 🙂. Thanks Lloyd

 

[Sincci]

FX File Explorer is really nice one.

 

[MRU]

FX File Explorer is really nice one.

Yep trying that one out right now actually and I like the fact it fits into the lollipop material aesthetics. I don't need huge functionality when it comes to a file browser - but this one seems very good and I'm leaning towards it over the others 🙂

 

[MkVsTheWorld]

I have been using Root Explorer for years. Don't need root for it to be useful.
Not sure it's going to get facelift for material design or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer

I second Root Explorer. I think it looks like any ICS to KK-style app.

 

[Sincci]

Yep trying that one out right now actually and I like the fact it fits into the lollipop material aesthetics. I don't need huge functionality when it comes to a file browser - but this one seems very good and I'm leaning towards it over the others 🙂

It also supports cloud storage services (dropbox/google drive/one drive) and ftp/windows network shares out of the box. It's a really convenient way to access your music/photos/videos/other documents that are stored on your home network and enjoy them on your tablet/phone.

 

[MRU]

It also supports cloud storage services (dropbox/google drive/one drive) and ftp/windows network shares out of the box. It's a really convenient way to access your music/photos/videos/other documents that are stored on your home network and enjoy them on your tablet/phone.

Yep it's gives you a 7 day trial of those features. Even if I decide not to use them if I stay with this I'll purchase the app anyway as it seems very good. 🙂

 

[gotluck]

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/12/24/solid-explorer-2-0-alpha-goes-full-material-can-try-now/

Solid explorer material update

Haven't tried it yet, the words file manager and alpha together scare me, but take it fwiw 🙂

 

[Fanaticalism]

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/12/24/solid-explorer-2-0-alpha-goes-full-material-can-try-now/

Solid explorer material update

Haven't tried it yet, the words file manager and alpha together scare me, but take it fwiw 🙂

Had ES then FX but I downloaded Solid and it is absolutely stunning. Truly follows the material guidelines with true functionality from the fab

 

[MRU]

Had ES then FX but I downloaded Solid and it is absolutely stunning. Truly follows the material guidelines with true functionality from the fab

Oh another one to try. Thanks for the tip 🙂

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Samsung's File Manager on the newer TW has the best UI. FX file Explorer has a nice looking UI too, but cloud add-ons and other functions not free.

The best performing file managers are Root Explorer and ES File Explorer, but not the best looking UI.

 

[Ulenspiegel]

Well, tried many, liked some and use the classical, unbeatable one (and it is free):

http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm (with all the plug-ins).

 

[mi7chy]

From my experience Solid Explorer works the best and also has the best throughput if you also stream media over WIFI from your own server.

Just noticed Solid Explorer is on sale today for 50% off:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer.unlocker