I would love a FOSS solution that can compete with X-plore but I haven't found anything that can touch it. MiX is ok for basic stuff but not on the same level.
For a moment I got that and material files mixed up... Since I'm in the fossify ecosystem with messaging, camera, and calling, I might end up trying that to see if I like it better than material files.
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Forgot I am also using their calendar app... Hope these apps don't end up going to shit or I will have a long journey switching over, as a lazy enough person.
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So, found what I think is their page since I wasn't sure if the f-Droid version was up to date and 10 months old for an app seems like a long time between updates to me. Willing to try it, though, and hope nothing happens.
Yeah, these Fossify apps are forks of a previously open set of apps where the original developer did something that is generally frowned upon (i don't remember the details) and don't seem to have been given the attention I think they need since. It's unfortunate. I'll have to give the Material Files app a look and see if it's better.
@Sunshine I tried all mentioned Alternatives. None of them has an Option to access my local NAS over an IP-Adress (Samba-Share). Did I missed it or do they all lack of this Option? Today I use CxFileExolorer. #Android#Filemanager
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ddash@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 37 pts · 1y
I've been using Material Files for years now, just to give another FOSS alternative that works very well.
Cris_Color@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Material files has been my favorite since before I even knew it was open source. Fantastic file manager
rainerloeten@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
The built in ftp server is incredibly useful too
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
I would love a FOSS solution that can compete with X-plore but I haven't found anything that can touch it. MiX is ok for basic stuff but not on the same level.
qyron@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 1y
Already use it and recommend it. Simple and light. In fact, go for the entire ecosystem if you need ligh weight alternatives to GAPPS
AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
For a moment I got that and material files mixed up... Since I'm in the fossify ecosystem with messaging, camera, and calling, I might end up trying that to see if I like it better than material files.
Edit:
Forgot I am also using their calendar app... Hope these apps don't end up going to shit or I will have a long journey switching over, as a lazy enough person.
Edit Edit:
So, found what I think is their page since I wasn't sure if the f-Droid version was up to date and 10 months old for an app seems like a long time between updates to me. Willing to try it, though, and hope nothing happens.
GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y
Yeah, these Fossify apps are forks of a previously open set of apps where the original developer did something that is generally frowned upon (i don't remember the details) and don't seem to have been given the attention I think they need since. It's unfortunate. I'll have to give the Material Files app a look and see if it's better.
TheTechnician27@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
I've been using Amaze for quite a long time and found it works well.
Noxious@fedia.io · 2 pts · 1y
Material Files is another great FOSS option
nikomat@mastodontech.de · 2 pts · 1y
@Sunshine I tried all mentioned Alternatives. None of them has an Option to access my local NAS over an IP-Adress (Samba-Share). Did I missed it or do they all lack of this Option? Today I use CxFileExolorer. #Android #Filemanager
Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 1y
Material files is open source and has the option to add network shares including samba.
nikomat@mastodontech.de · 1 pts · 1y
@Ghoelian This one does it. Thanks for this hint! 👍
#foss #opensource
Successful_Try543@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y
For Android, e.g. Ghost Commander and Material Files can access SAMBA / Windows shared folders.
SatyrSack@feddit.org · 3 pts · 1y
I do this with Amaze. Tap the plus floating action button in the bottom right corner, choose Cloud Connection, then SMB Connection.