Fossify File Manager: Open Source Replacement to Files by Google on Android
Fossify File Manager: Open Source Replacement to Files by Google on Android
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Fossify File Manager: Open Source Replacement to Files by Google on Android
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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.
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Already use it and recommend it. Simple and light. In fact, go for the entire ecosystem if you need ligh weight alternatives to GAPPS
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I've been using Amaze for quite a long time and found it works well.
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@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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Material files is open source and has the option to add network shares including samba.
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I do this with Amaze. Tap the plus floating action button in the bottom right corner, choose Cloud Connection, then SMB Connection.
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For Android, e.g. Ghost Commander and Material Files can access SAMBA / Windows shared folders.
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Material Files is another great FOSS option
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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.
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I've been using Material Files for years now, just to give another FOSS alternative that works very well.
Material files has been my favorite since before I even knew it was open source. Fantastic file manager
The built in ftp server is incredibly useful too