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I couldn't give two hoots about this, but it's probably a good thing for 'normal' people.
My dad for example can never find a file once it's disappeared from the notifications, so he always just goes back and downloads the file again whenever he needs it, duplicating it over and over because he has no idea "where it went"
That's because the modern UX designers have spent the last decade trying to unteach everyone the directory structure, so they can sell you their weird, inferior, confusing, bullshit file sorting ideas. I myself sometimes just give up before finding the file.
Yeah. I'm perfectly capable of navigating a file structure, but Android makes it a complete mess. Each app puts files somewhere different, and has a different file picker that is a pain to actually find the file you want.
Does anyone use Google files in this community? I use solid file explorer due to its dynamic search function, dual pane layout, and smooth colorful interface.
Not for file management but it's handy for quick clean up
i have nothing against google files but i feel material files is a lot more fully featured.
Yeah, I have that as a backup option as it's super smooth and supports multiple windows.
I use Google files in an effort to minimize the amount of 3rd party software on my phone - particularly when it comes to file access.
No, I just use Simple File Manager Pro.
Simple Mobile tools were sold to a shady figure a while ago. I would use fossify or material files if I were you.
Nothing has happened to the application yet but I looked this up and it's information that will certainly encourage me to switch sooner rather than later. I was already shopping around because development had stalled (now I know why). Thanks for the heads up.
Sort by date is really newsworthy in 2024 I guess.
Facebook needs to learn about it now.