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Flaviano Bada

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Aug 3, 2024, 11:07:45 AM8/3/24

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ES File Explorer is a great tool for managing files and programs. It comes with many additional features, such as a tool for killing running applications, direct cloud drive storage (via Dropbox, Google Drive, or Skydrive), and an FTP client to use on your mobile device and your PC.

The app allows any Android user to manage all of their resources easily, access anything on their mobile device, and then share it if they so want to. Uploading photos, watching movies, and managing your 3G connection are now even easier.

When working with your files, you will have the classic options you are accustomed to on desktop computers, such as copy, paste, cut, create, delete, and rename. But, you can also send files to anybody via email.

ES File Explorer was removed from the Google Play Store in April 2019, along with the rest of the apps from DO Global. The app automatically clicked on advertising banners to increase revenue, which goes against Google's usage policy.

There are lots of alternatives to ES File Explorer if you're looking for the best file explorer app. Some of these include Google Files, CX File Explorer, FX File Explorer, and File Manager by Xiaomi.

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I have no problems using ES File Explorer on several Android devices. In my case I have created an entry on the ES File Explorer Network page under LAN. I use a User name and password created via the My Cloud Dashboard (administrator account in my case) rather than leave Anonymous checked.

Thank you for your reply. What do you mean when you say you have created an entry on the ES File Explorer Network page under LAN? Is there a manual creation you need to do? If yes, please do let me know.

After doing the scan, if the My Cloud is found and listed under Search Results, select the My Cloud which should put a check in the box on the right of the name, then select the Pencil icon from the menu bar to Edit the My Cloud entry.

Credentials ARE REQUIRED to access a Private share. So you will have to enter them in a file browser, be it CM or ES, (or File Explorer, or Finder). This has nothing to do with Media Serving or Public access. You need to log in the the MyCloud as a User to access the file accessible to that User.

Hi,
I got an android box a few days back n I have the same problem and i did follow your instructions but when i did it usin ES file explorer i was asked to unlock the folder and that can be only done with a premium acc i think, any other methods to make this work.
Thank you

I got an android box a few days back n I have the same problem and i did follow your instructions but when i did it usin ES file explorer i was asked to unlock the folder and that can be only done with a premium acc i think, any other methods to make this work.

The free version of ES File Explorer will work with a My Cloud to access the Shares. Either run a Scan or select New while on the LAN page in ES File Explorer. Input the Server Name or IP address (I use IP address). Uncheck Anonymous if checked and input a User Name and Password that you have created in the My Cloud Dashboard to access Shares. Then save the changes. So long as your Android device is connected (via WiFi or Ethernet) to the same local network as the My Cloud one should be able to use ES File Explorer to access the My Cloud once properly set up.

The thing is in my cloud home when i go into the directory and pc there is no folder named public but a folder called family which can be shared through the added users, if i am using the tv box ther is a public folder not a family folder, please advice me to find the public folder in the cloud
Regards

The thing is i cannot access the public folder through the WD my cloud app and everytime i want to add somethin to the public folder i jav to get it done through a pc or laptop connected through the same network n thats ridiculous u know, i never had this problem with the WD mybook live
Regards

I just have tried this app again and for meit is still not so clearly arranged as the ES explorer. On the other side: On my desktop computer I am using this tool since 16 years with a personal license. The ads at the Android Total Commander are only for additional TC tools, not for any other stuff.

ES File Explorer is a file manager/explorer designed by ES Global, a subsidiary of DO Global, for Android devices. It includes features like cloud storage integration, file transfer from Android to Windows via FTP or LAN,[1] and a root browser. It was removed from the Google Play Store for committing click fraud.

In the early 2010s, ES File Explorer was equipped with then extraordinary features well beyond that of vendors' pre-installed file managers, which popularized the application before it developed into adware.

The functionality included range selection, tabbed browsing, bookmarking directories, ability to create home screen shortcuts to items (files and folders), ability to create new blank files, three viewing modes for items (grid, basic list, and detailed list), where detailed list previews modification dates, file sizes, and listed folders' file counts; three on-display size levels for items; file transfers in background, FTP server hosting, network protocol client (ability to connect to other FTP, WebDav and SMB servers), Bluetooth file sharing, ability to manually select an application to open a file with[a], ability to automatically rename files during transfer in case of a file name conflict[b] and merge directories, detailed statistics during file transfer[c], a built-in text editor with UTF-8 support, media player interface (video player and music player with playback controls[d] and playlisting), image viewer and gallery browser, download manager, drag and drop support, bulk file renaming (adding prefix, changing extension and numbering), disk usage analysis, ZIP archive file creation and browsing, recycle bin (like Microsoft Windows Explorer) and the ability to define touch pattern shortcuts (gestures), ability to filter searches by date, size range, category (photo, audio, video, APK, and documents), and file type, ability to select multiple files from search results, ability to navigate to files' parent directory from search results, generation of MD5 and SHA-1 hash sums from files, ability to copy the full path of a selected file or folder into the clipboard, quick navigation history (list of recently opened files and directories), ability to install custom themes, ability to redirect shareable content into a file[e], and the ability list installed apps and to back them up Android application package (APK) files. A detail window which shows the total separate count of files and folders within a directory and their total size as both human-readable value and byte count to allow for an exact size verification after copying files.[2][3][4][5][6] Since a 2015 version, files can be encrypted in a proprietary format named ES lock.[7][8]

Another early feature to allow the selection of many files and folders without the need to tap on each file individually was range selection, where only two items need to be highlighted to select all listed items inbetween.[9]

Around May 2016, ES File Explorer began incorporating DU Charge Booster into the app, hijacking the user's lockscreen. Several news and blog websites such as AndroidPIT, which had once recommended the app, encouraged users to uninstall it.[10][11][12][13] It was removed later after much criticism and many bad reviews.[14]

Though ES File Explorer had originally been a freeware program, the app later converted into shareware. It began charging a monthly $9.99 fee in order to use its more advanced features, towards the end of 2019.

ES File Explorer was removed from the Google Play Store in April 2019, along with several other apps created by DO Global (formerly DU Group).[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][11] It was reported by BuzzFeed News.[20][21][22][24][25][26][11]

It was claimed the company who owns ES File Explorer, DO Global, was committing 'click fraud' by clicking ads in users' apps in the background without permission.[16][17][18][26][11] DO Global responded to these claims with the following:

It is easy.Use newest firmware. I use a Nexus7 2012 running Lollipop factory unrooted.
ES file explorer has full access to the Sandisk connect wireless wifi USB drive.
Upload, download, multiple files, etc . No restrictions as in sandisk app. Only problem I have noticed are screwed photo thumpnails.

Also, please be aware that the default folder for most android devices is called 'Downloads', and can be found on your phones 'local storage'. You can access this by using a File explorer app (your phone should have a default one) such as 'Files' or 'ES File Explorer'. You may also be able to find the folder using your phone's search function.