Best file manager?

**gslnr** · 10-08-2010, 07:26 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

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

**know1** · 10-08-2010, 08:52 AM

I use Astro, but since it doesn't let you delete files, can it actually be called a file manager?

**cadman** · 10-08-2010, 10:08 AM

I use astro and it lets me delete files.
You have to hit the edit button and delete appears.

**tdgobux** · 10-08-2010, 10:17 AM

i like estrong, but i have yet to find one that would allow me to "copy all" or "move all" to another directory - more specifically, - moving ringtones from the sdcard to \system\media\ringtone
I realize that both astro & estrong offer this ability, just have not been able to get it to work

which one have you found that does this simply

**gslnr** · 10-08-2010, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by tdgobux

i like estrong, but i have yet to find one that would allow me to "copy all" or "move all" to another directory - more specifically, - moving ringtones from the sdcard to \system\media\ringtone
I realize that both astro & estrong offer this ability, just have not been able to get it to work

which one have you found that does this simply

In ScaliCommander, simply browse in one pane to the folder where you want to copy/move all items from, choose "multiselect" from the menu, then long-press the header, from the appearing context-menu, choose "select all", then browse in the second pane to the destination and use drag-and-drop.

But writing to \system\media\ringtone might not work because of missing permission from the Android-system. You have to "root" your phone for that.

**Zombiepug** · 10-08-2010, 11:01 AM

i prefer estrongs actually but since it seems to stutter on my increidble i voted for astro and use that primarily

**user7618** · 10-08-2010, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by tdgobux

i like estrong, but i have yet to find one that would allow me to "copy all" or "move all" to another directory - more specifically, - moving ringtones from the sdcard to \system\media\ringtone
I realize that both astro & estrong offer this ability, just have not been able to get it to work

which one have you found that does this simply

Root explorer can do this. It's my preferred file manager.

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**problem0atique** · 10-09-2010, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by user7618

Root explorer can do this. It's my preferred file manager.

I too use Root Explorer. Awesome app

**melwan** · 10-09-2010, 07:56 AM

Estrong all the way.

Here is why:
- The ability to scan your wifi (without entering tons of configurations) for networked PCs and log into these PCs to move files from/to your Android device is priceless
- They have a Root explorer option (still in beta)
- Dev is super fast in responding (Dropbox issue got fixed in a day)
- Looks a lot better than the rest (IMHO)
- Maps your SD card to see what folder takes how much space
- Bookmark any file and place it on the homescreen
- FTP server access
- Bluetooth file transfer
- and tons of little "standard" features (batch operations, zip/unzip, etc...)

**gslnr** · 10-11-2010, 06:43 AM

the is now updated with a description of the new features of the brand-new version 1.2.3 and a better summary of the

most noteworthy features of ScaliCommander:

drag-and-drop with multi-select for file-operations, playlist-editing
continuous zoom in list- and gallery-view
adjustment of all colors and sized with real-time apply
unrivaled search with browse, sort, copy results while finding
unique multi-touch support for pane-layout, color-selection
solid file-management, e.g. move, copy, zip/unzip large/many files with detailed dialogs, abort operations at any time

Try out the ad-free, usable trial!

**gslnr** · 12-11-2010, 07:03 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 - see for instructions!

**srkmagnus** · 12-11-2010, 10:00 AM

Estrongs does the job for me. Used to have Astro installed a while back and it was good as well.

**gslnr** · 12-28-2010, 06:05 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

**DroidXcon** · 12-28-2010, 06:08 PM

How did Root Explorer get left out?

**eric.atx** · 12-28-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by DroidXcon

How did Root Explorer get left out?

I agree. I use root explorer. Have used astro and estrong and preferred root explorer.

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**cadman** · 12-28-2010, 07:13 PM

Astro seems a bit awkward for me after using it for a few months.
I mean, is it so hard to copy and paste without having to go through a few commands?