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FX File Explorer

FX File Explorer

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10.7 MB

Jun 02,2025

Application Description:

Experience a seamless and private file management solution with FX File Explorer. Designed with a sleek Material Design UI, FX File Explorer offers innovative ways to manage and transfer your files across devices and computers, ensuring you retain your privacy with no ads, no annoyances, and no tracking.

Key features include:

  • SMBv2 Support: Effortlessly connect to network shares.
  • FX Connect: Transfer files between phones using Wi-Fi Direct. With NFC support, you can initiate transfers by simply touching the backs of two phones together. (requires FX+)
  • Web Access: Manage and transfer files and media from your computer's web browser. Drag-and-drop entire folders to your phone or stream music playlists to your computer over Wi-Fi. (requires FX+)

FX File Explorer is crafted to make file and media management on your phone or tablet as intuitive as on your computer:

  • Productivity-Oriented Home Screen: Quick access to important folders, media, and cloud storage.
  • Multiple Window Support: Including dual-view mode to manage two windows simultaneously.
  • Usage View Mode: See the total size and content breakdown of folders as you browse and manage files.
  • Archive Format Support: Handles most file archive formats for comprehensive file management.

Your privacy is paramount with FX File Explorer:

  • No advertisements to distract you.
  • No tracking of user activity; FX does not "phone home".
  • Developed by NextApp, Inc., a US corporation since 2002, ensuring all proprietary code is developed in-house.

Enhance your experience with the optional FX+ Add-On module, which unlocks additional features:

  • Access networked computers via FTP, SSH FTP, WebDAV, and Windows Networking (SMB1 and SMB2).
  • Connect to cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, SugarSync, Box, SkyDrive, and OwnCloud.
  • Manage installed applications, with the ability to browse them by required permissions.
  • Create and explore AES-256/AES-128 encrypted zip files.
  • Browse audio content by artist, album, or playlist; manage and organize playlists.
  • Directly access photo and video folders.
  • Use an encrypted password keyring for secure access to network and cloud locations.

FX File Explorer also includes a suite of built-in editing and viewing applets:

  • Text Editor with undo/redo, cut/paste, search, and pinch-to-zoom functionalities.
  • Binary (Hex) Viewer for detailed file inspection.
  • Image Viewer for quick photo browsing.
  • Media Player and pop-up Audio Player for on-the-go entertainment.
  • Archive creators and extractors for Zip, Tar, GZip, Bzip2, 7zip, and RAR files.
  • Shell Script Executor for advanced users.

**Android 8 / 9 Location Permission Notice:**

Please note that Android 8.0+ requires the "approximate location" permission for apps supporting Wi-Fi Direct. FX File Explorer does not query your location, and this permission is only requested on Android 8.0 and later when using FX Connect.

What's New in the Latest Version 9.0.1.2

Last updated on Apr 9, 2023, this version includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to experience these enhancements!

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App Information
Version:

9.0.1.2

Size:

10.7 MB

OS:

Android 5.0+

Developer: NextApp, Inc.
Package Name

nextapp.fx

Available on Google Pay
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