FX File Explorer

FX File Explorer: Your Privacy-Focused File Manager

FX File Explorer offers a clean, ad-free, and privacy-respecting way to manage your files on Android. It boasts a Material Design interface and innovative file transfer methods, eliminating tracking and annoyances.

Key Features:

• Seamless File Transfers: Transfer files between devices and computers using SMBv2, FX Connect (phone-to-phone via Wi-Fi Direct and NFC – requires FX+), and Web Access (browser-based file management and drag-and-drop – requires FX+). Stream music playlists to your computer.

• Intuitive File Management: Enjoy a productivity-focused home screen, multiple window support (including dual-view), and a usage view to analyze folder sizes and content. Support for virtually all common archive formats is included.

• Robust Privacy Protection: FX File Explorer is completely ad-free and does not track user activity. Developed in-house by the US-based NextApp, Inc. (founded in 2002), ensuring code integrity and security.

FX+ Add-On (optional):

The optional FX+ module unlocks advanced features:

• Network & Cloud Access: Connect to networked computers (FTP, SSH FTP, WebDAV, SMB1, SMB2), and cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, SugarSync, Box, SkyDrive, OwnCloud).

• App Management: Browse and manage installed applications, filtering by permissions.

• Enhanced Media Handling: Create and manage AES-256/AES-128 encrypted zip files, browse audio by artist/album/playlist, and directly access photo and video folders.

• Secure Password Management: Utilize an encrypted password keyring for secure access to network and cloud locations.

Built-in Tools:

FX includes several integrated tools for convenience:

• Text Editor: With undo/redo, cut/paste, search, and pinch-to-zoom.
• Binary (Hex) Viewer
• Image Viewer
• Media Player & Pop-up Audio Player
• Archive Support: Zip, Tar, GZip, Bzip2, 7zip (creation and extraction), RAR (extraction).
• Shell Script Executor

Android 8/9 Location Permission:

Note: Android 8.0+ requires "approximate location" permission for Wi-Fi Direct functionality. FX does not track your location; this permission is only requested when using FX Connect on Android 8.0+.

Version 9.0.1.2 (April 9, 2023):

This latest version includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Update now for the best experience!