[AC Question]

I am about fed up with these operating systems that decide what is "good for me" and prohibit users from the most basic functions like transferring files from one place to another (regardless of the media) or allow me to use my files in more than one app.

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Where are you trying to transfer files? I assume you're referring to the SD card restrictions. In case you haven't seen it, here's a good article explaining the why's and the WTF's of the issue: KitKat and SD cards — what's fixed, what's broken and what's misunderstood | Android Central