File Manager App

I downloaded the app called "File Manager" from the Market because I've heard it's much easier/faster to use to move files between my SD card and phone memory this way than to hook the phone up to my PC. Thing is, I'm having the damndest time figuring it out. I can't figure out where to begin, like what icons represent the phone memory and which ones for the SD card. If anyone with some knowledge/experience regarding this app can help me out, that'd be great. I feel like an idiot not being able to figure out an app that many have told me is very simple, lol.

I like Andexplore and Astro. They have labels like /SDCARD and /EMMC ok so /EMMC is a little tougher to figure out but it is the internal memory SDCARD is self explanitory. In Andexplore you long press on a file click menu copy paste and copy or cut depending on whether you want to move or copy then you select the file then go to the destination and press menu and select paste and it will move the selected files for you. In Astro I believe you long press and you can select a few then go to a destination and select move and it will move the files you selected to the destination folder. I think you can also do that with copy.

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Some videos are semi-missing - they do not show up in File Manager apps or another app

I have what I will call three FILER apps: File Browser, Air Browser and File Commander. I also have MovieSRTPlayer. Those apps appear to not register the presence of some video files that I have definitely copied to my PB. The MovieSRTPlayer will overlay a .srt file's text over a video allowing the pb to show subtitles. It works as long as it can find the video and srt files.
I am definitely transferring a series of video files to the pb's video folder. I am also transferring a companion file to that folder. The companion file is a subtitle file in the form of an .SRT file.
THREE file manager type apps do NOT show those files as present in the video folder. The Video app itself does show and play those video files.
I have copied the files using both wifi-sharing and when they did not show up that way, I copied them using the usb cable to the pb's Z: drive and the video folder.
As stated the dam! files play in the video app. But they do not appear in the various filer apps. And they also do not show in another app, one that will display the subtitle (.srt file) file overlaying the video. In all instances it is as if the pb does not register the presence of those files on the pb.
Now, what is interesting is that when this first cropped up, 7 files were missing - just a mix of video (no .srt files involved). That is they showed in the video app and played but the filer programs did not show them. I managed last night and this morning to get 7 of those to finally show by copying/moving/deleting and recopying. But now I'm running into this brick wall again. I have repeatedly copied two video (avi files) and their companion .srt files to the video folder. They are in that folder (I've looked using usb and wifi-sharing) and they play in the PB's video app. They are most certainly on my pb.
Oh, and yes, I've rebooted a number of times.
Ideas?

I have what I call 3 file manager apps. File Browser, Air Browser and File Commander (the older free version).
They all show or don't show the same thing. So files are missing. And SIZE is not the sole determining factor. When I was testing MovieSRT and "lost" some files I copied and renamed avi and .srt files. So there are two extra .srt files in the Video folder. But while they are 32kb (kilobytes) and 58kb respectively, they do NOT show up in the File managers. The other two identical files with the names matching the .avi files do show up. The one very large mp4 (2gb) does not show up. A subfolder I created just as a test does not show up. But the large mp4 and subfolder were showing up while I was actively copying the 2gb file - they would show up as the file was being copied - the filemanagers showed the file getting larger and larger and while doing so the "missing" subfolder also kept showing up. Then once the large file was completely copied, both it and the subfolder "disappeared" - again, the large mp4 does show in the Video app and it plays.
My persistence probably is based on the fact I was a computer programmer many eons ago! Also, I was trying to get YOUR app to work and the avi files were not showing up in your listing but they were showing and playing in Video app (but no subtitles). Finally, after copying/moving/re-copying over and over including moving and copying to the PB's Print folder (just since it was empty) and copying it back to the video folder (now 2 copies), the files would finally show up. Peculiar - yup!
Oh, one other thing - the 3 file managers all show what I will call the virtual Playbook-Demo video in their listings - your app does NOT show it. Obviously, it is not located in the Video Folder but somewhere in the bowels of the PB. So, the filemanagers are relying on some "file structure" that is not fully correct. But your app does not appear to show it.

File Manager App? Does it work properly???

Has anyone already download this app? Works fine?

The new File Manager app (by Acaras, I believe) works just fine and is well worth 5 dollars. Great to see that holes in the Playbook experience are gradually being filled.
This takes care of a huge issue for the Playbook being able to justify a claim to being a business tablet. Now we can organize many documents (word, excel, powerpoint, pdf) into folders or categories, browse by those categories and open them accordingly. Once a document is in a folder, when you work on it and save it, it remains in that folder. I tried opening a new document, however, and there is no apparent way to control where it saves into.
I mentioned a related issue some weeks ago, that there didn't seem to be a way to synchronize documents between Playbook and the computer. DataViz invented this type of function in the days of Palm, so a mystery why it wasn't developed for Playbook. However, I have found that I can synchronize using an application on the computer, I have used GoodSync to synch between laptop and desktop for several years. So this application detects whatever changes you have made to a document on Playbook and updates the same document on your computer.You can set up a wifi link (discussed in other posts on the forum) and this is a very simple operation.
The only problem I can see here is that you can't easily list a number of documents in different folders on your computer to synch to your Playbook (the way Documents to Go would do on my Palm), or if you really wanted to do that with GoodSync it seems quite cumbersom. Instead, I have to set up a few folders (eg. Working Folder, Current Reading) where I place current documents that I know I may be using on the Playbook. I tried using a shortcut instead of the original document to place in that folder, but it doesn't work. Anyway, this solution is still pretty helpful. The main documents you're working on currently go into this working folder, and then when you want to save them into their respective folder (eg,. for a given project or topic) you just go and transfer it manually to that folder.

Why no icloud file manager app?

Why is there no dedicated iCloud file manager app?
Given iCloud files are now shared between apps, it makes sense to be able to view and manage iCloud files in one place, like drop box.
Seems an ideologically driven oversight and a poor decision

rne66 wrote:
Why is there no dedicated iCloud file manager app?
Because there is no need for one, you can access any document you want that is supported by an app through the app. There's no need to access documents you don't have apps to open.

Is there a file manager app that does NOT connect to the cloud?

I need a file manager that will allow people to open, read and save files from various traditional sofrware such as PDF, .DOC, .XLS, etc. It CANNOT have cloud capabilities but only be local on their personal ipad. Does anyone know of such an app (that's free or of very minimal cost)?
Thanks!

Perhaps GoodReader would work for you. If you need your users to be able to edit Office files, then you'll have to look into one of that type of app and most if not all have some sort of cloud capabilities.
Regards.

Transfer media to iPod w/ simply file manager app (e.g., Windows Explorer)

I like my iPod. But I wish I could sync/transfer media (songs and video) onto it without having to use special sync/management software (e.g., iTunes, Songbird, Banshee) to do so.
I wish I could use just a regular file management application such as "Windows Explorer" or Nautilus.
Is there a way to hack the iPod to make it do what I wish?

Is there a way to hack the iPod to make it do what I wish?
iTunes gives the music odd file names and the iPod reads the music via these file names. Using Windows won't create the file structure hence no ability for the iPod to read and play the music.
I believe some software such as Sharepod might do what you want.
http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=iPod+Programs&Page=Sharepod

Reliable Wireless File Manager App?

USB works flawlessly for me, so this isn't a priority. However, finding one that actually worked in wifi or Bluetooth would be nice.

I like Andexplore and Astro. They have labels like /SDCARD and /EMMC ok so /EMMC is a little tougher to figure out but it is the internal memory SDCARD is self explanitory. In Andexplore you long press on a file click menu copy paste and copy or cut depending on whether you want to move or copy then you select the file then go to the destination and press menu and select paste and it will move the selected files for you. In Astro I believe you long press and you can select a few then go to a destination and select move and it will move the files you selected to the destination folder. I think you can also do that with copy.

File Manager and Synchronization

Thought I would bring this to wider attention (so reposting part of another post, apologies for that if you read it twice): the new File Manager app (by Acaras, I believe) seems to work just fine and is well worth 5 dollars. Great to see that holes in the Playbook experience are gradually being filled. I can click and open any file listed here, from word and excel to mp4, and even photos show up in small but view-able icons.
This takes care of a huge issue for the Playbook being able to justify a claim to being a business tablet. Now we can organize many documents (word, excel, powerpoint, pdf) into folders or categories, browse by those categories and open them accordingly. Once a document is in a folder, when you work on it and save it, it remains in that folder. I tried opening a new document, however, and there is no apparent way to control where it saves into. *I hope that will be another function added soon by RIM and partners.
Another big issue was regarding synchronization, there didn't seem to be a way to synchronize documents between Playbook and the computer. DataViz (which is now owned by RIM) invented this type of function in the days of Palm, so a mystery why it wasn't developed for Playbook. *Is this feature going to be added, RIM? However, I have found that I can synchronize using an application on the computer, I have used GoodSync to synch between laptop and desktop for several years. So this application detects whatever changes you have made to a document on Playbook and updates the same document on your computer.
The only problem I can see here is that you can't easily list a number of documents on your computer to synch to your Playbook (the way Documents to Go would do on my Palm), or if you really wanted to do that with GoodSync it seems quite cumbersom. Instead, I have to set up a few folders (eg. Playbook Working Folder, Current Reading) where I place current documents that I know I may be using on the Playbook. I tried using a shortcut instead of the original document to place in that folder, but it doesn't work. Anyway, this solution is still pretty helpful. It's not a bad thing to be forced to go back and finalize a working document and store it carefully when you're finished your active work with it. In the past I tended to leave different versions and when I went back, I had to check which was the last version.
If anyone had any further experiences or suggestions for how to manage and work with files that would be great to see.

hi, the file manager from acaras does work pretty well (for sure the best), but the videos app remains a total mess! i was hoping that rim would expand on that app, because no matter how organized my acaras app is, any kid who grabs my book and hits video, is going to be greeted with a whole mess of adult material!
also, still no support for mpeg video huh? brutal.
also, still no support for eye-fi cards or the fabled andoid player. brutal.
also, direction buttons on the key pad maybe?

File manager is not working .

i have seen that the file manager is not showing anything on my phone . its showing just blank .

HI rajkumarukkuturi,
Thank you for your question, I tested the File Manager app. If you add a new folder or File I also see that it is blank.
Is it possible from this menu> Settings > App Manager > File Manager > Set Memory Card Storage to Grant.
Does this show the files after closing and reopening the app?

Linux Nautilus as spatial file manager?

I've been intrigued by the Linux based file manager known as Nautilus ever since I read about it going to a true spatial style file/folder/window metaphor. As far as I can tell, it behaves almost exactly like the Classic MacOS Finder, right down to folder icons greying out as they open in new windows, relentless window/folder view state retention...even keyboard shortcuts. There's a great article over at Arstechnica describing it...
http://arstechnica.com/reviews/004/software/gnome-2.6/gnome-2.6-2.html
My question is, do you suppose it's possible to run the Nautilus file manager app via VMware/Parallels virtualization? Mind you, I'm not looking to abandon the Mac OS. Just considering file manager options since the Finder has become so squirrelly. Have looked at the Finder alts (Path Finder, etc...), but they're all just variations on the browser style Finder.
Thoughts?
--Robb

https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=111774
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=111075
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=106421
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=69219
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Last edited by Cdh (2011-01-19 09:36:41)

File manager for lumia

Is there a file manager app for Lumia like file manager app in Symbian?
i really miss all the freedom provided by Symbian ecosystem.
Are you guys planning on making one?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

No there isn't and hardly likely that Microsoft would initiate.
Happy to have helped forum in a small way with a Support Ratio = 37.0

File Manager issue

Hi,
I have just updated the IdeaPad Tablet K1 after using it for two and half days. After all updates commited successfully, the File Manager and few other apps have stopped working.
What to do?
Confused.
Thanks.

there are plenty of better File Manager apps out there ... I would recommend ditching the stock one

File manager unable to write data on USB/mem card

After updated to Android 4.4, I am unable to write data on USB pendrive or on memory card( only inbuilt app - File commander can write data on memory card but not on USB pen drive).
With file commander, I can read SD card and Micro USB pen drive( which means I can copy data from SD card and Micro USB pen drive to phone memory).
But with File commander, I can write data on SD card( which means I can create folders and copy data to SD card) but not on Micro USB Pen drive.
If any body has solution to that write restriction on micro USB pen drive, please tell ????????
Upto Android 4.3 I can write on SD card and micro USB pen drive with any file manager app.
But with 4.4, I can write only on SD card with only In build file commander app, but not on micro USB pen drive.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-Ultra/What-changed-in-Android-4-4-KitKat-with-SD-cards/m-p/63...
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Regarding a file manager

Although the Lumia series has provided so many new features to smart phones but still there are some very small things that they forget to provide. Ii have so many concerns. My first concern is regarding a file manager app, there is no such app where we can get all the photos, videos, sounds, documents, app setups etc. at a single place.. We cannot even get the details of a photo in the album, apart from these no cut- paste option is provided, we cannot change the folders here which can be done very easily in android phones, so please provide a proper file managing app.
my second problem is about Bluetooth, in my Lumia 520, there is no option where I can receive multiple files by permitting just once, for every single transfer I have to tap the accept button, what kind of smart phone is this? Even cheaper phones have this feature..
Another problem is regarding the app setups in SD card, why do we need an internet connection to install an app if we already have the setup in SD card ? Why have you made such simple things so complicated?
Another problem I regarding the videos, I am using this phone for more than a year and still don't know how to transfer videos from pc to this phone, its a very complicated procedure, please help.. I believe there is someone sitting on the other side who will read my feedback and give a good response to it..
Thank you!!

wiseguy27 wrote:
Although the Lumia series has provided so many new features to smart phones but still there are some very small things that they forget to provide. Ii have so many concerns. My first concern is regarding a file manager app, there is no such app where we can get all the photos, videos, sounds, documents, app setups etc. at a single place.. We cannot even get the details of a photo in the album, apart from these no cut- paste option is provided, we cannot change the folders here which can be done very easily in android phones, so please provide a proper file managing app.
did you try installing the Files App?
wiseguy27 wrote:
Another problem I regarding the videos, I am using this phone for more than a year and still don't know how to transfer videos from pc to this phone, its a very complicated procedure, please help..
1. Attach the phone to the PC using USB
2. copy the video file using CTRL+C,
3. in windows explorer, find Videos folder on the phone
4. paste the file there (CTRL+V)
or you can use drag& drop

I am looking for a File Manager

I'm looking for a file manager that will let me see what files I have on my BB itself and on the card. I would also like to be able to move files from the BB memory to the card in some cases. Does anyone know if there is such a utility available in the BB world?
Along with that, I am wondering if I can run applications from the card as well as the BB memory?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bob

Hi there!
Concerning file management, I find that using the USB tether method is the simplest as it lets you treat your Device and Media Card memory as USB drive letters in Windows:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/HOWTO-use-your-blackberry-as-a-US...
There also is a native file manager app:
Homescreen > Media > BBKey > Explore
I recall some posts here somewhere about add-ons...you might dig into AppWorld to see if there is anything you might like.
Concerning your second question about running apps from the Media Card -- no. BB's restrict apps to being installed into the protected and fixed AppMemory location. There are some tricky add-ons that will swap apps in and out of AppMemory when you are not using them, but to run, an app must be installed into AppMemory. There is no option.
Hope that helps!
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