subject: ASTRO File Manager: More than just browsing files [print this page] Android does not come from the file manager, but some applications are competing to fill the void. The most feature-rich, ASTRO File Manager, go beyond surprisingly only view files on your mobile phone.
To get started, ASTRO Android offers both standard list view desktop and more like the icon view that part of the desktop PC users can find a more comfortable work. It also includes other advanced features Usually desktop computers, such as picture thumbnails as icons, a special built-in image viewer, create zip archives, mining, FTP browsing, bookmarks directory, and highly customizable file search function. It also offers shortcuts to the house to any directory.
ASTRO does not stop there. It also supports free applications, manages running processes, edit the playlist of music and examines the SD card, which easily view files and folders are taking up space. But perhaps the most powerful tool that allows you to set Android web browser to download the file type. By default, only files with extensions that are recognized and claimed by the installed applications can be downloaded. It is very frustrating limitations Android, is a perfect example of how open Android encouraged to enhance competition and improve the basic functions of the platform.
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Move / Copy multiple files at once Excellent. Zip archive support Look for a file Enable your browser to download the file type
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final verdict While there may be other, more simple and intuitive file managers available, depending on taste, a set of ASTRO File Manager with features and additional tools to distinguish it from the competition. It is worth downloading, if for no other reason than to enable the Android includes a web browser to download file regardless of extension.
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Note: This review was made by Lane Montgomery as part of our app review contest .
