Files app improvements?

[Donka]

Has anyone noticed any Files app improvements? It badly needs a progress bar as well as improved reliability for file transfers.
I’m not currently on iPadOS 14 so looking for any input.

 

[cmaier]

Has anyone noticed any Files app improvements? It badly needs a progress bar as well as improved reliability for file transfers.
I’m not currently on iPadOS 14 so looking for any input.

Haven’t noticed any, other than it can read encrypted APFS drives.

 

[Stackin]

If you rely on the Files App, take a look at FileBrowser for Business. I have it and it’s much better than the built in Files app. There are also other variants that cost less.

 

[0128672]

If you rely on the Files App, take a look at FileBrowser for Business. I have it and it’s much better than the built in Files app. There are also other variants that cost less.

I agree! I'm using the non-business FileBrowser app and it's so much easier to use than the iPadOS Files app. The landscape and tabbed layout is super.

 

[Donka]

Yup, I have FileBrowser as well. Just wondered how f there was any improvement on the Files app.

 

[Stackin]

FileBrowser for Business is stable, I found Files caused plenty of crashes. It allows the creation of sync and backup jobs. You can create photo slideshows. There is a private area for storing sensitive files on iPad storage that can be password protected. It allows Tabbed browsing.

It depends on your requirements really.

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Providing enterprise-grade file management, view your files on Sharepoint & OneDrive for Business also with MDM Integration.

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[Donka]

Can you add the downloads folder for example as a favourite within FileBrowser? The only way I have found to access the downloads folder is to select usb drive then browse from that selection window to the downloads folder.

 

[EugW]

Before I pay the $17.99 for FileBrowser for Business, what do you find the most useful parts of it? Right now the Files app is still a disaster. I was expecting iPadOS 14 would improve it but it seems I’m totally wrong.

 

[0128672]

Before I pay the $17.99 for FileBrowser for Business, what do you find the most useful parts of it? Right now the Files app is still a disaster. I was expecting iPadOS 14 would improve it but it seems I’m totally wrong.

Just a thought that if you don't need all of the features of FB for Business, maybe the simpler and cheaper FileBrowser version will work for you. I find FileBrowser to be more than adequate. You can compare the features on Stratopherix's site:

Which Version of FileBrowser is for Me?

We offer several versions of FileBrowser for iPad and iPhone, see our features comparison to see which one fits you.

www.stratospherix.com