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Re: Show HN: Material Files – Open Source Material Design File Manager for Android

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Post by wasyl »

mlinksva wrote: post #10

Supporting Android 5.0+ is impressive, though there was another file manager supporting Android 1.0+ discussed recently https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38789958 (I'm impressed by both, not an Android developer, curious how one ensures compatibility with ancient versions; actual testing, a compatibility linter, other?) I also enjoy Material Files' README, particularly https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles#why…

> curious how one ensures compatibility with ancient versions; actual testing, a compatibility linter, other?

Android linter does check that access to APIs added in newer versions is gated behind a version check, for example. But frankly I feel like compatibility with any Android version less than 4 (or even 5) is in practice a non-issue, simply because there are no users with such ancient Android. And the few that would use such devices are so far and between that any issues don't surface

Re: Show HN: Material Files – Open Source Material Design File Manager for Android

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Post by naitgacem »

I still use ES file explorer pro from ages ago. I transfer the apk from device to device and backed it up on multiple locations. It really provides a unique set of features, browser-like tabs, ftp server/client, ... it makes managing files so much more doable on a phone.

it saddens me that it got removed.

Re: Show HN: Material Files – Open Source Material Design File Manager for Android

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Post by rkagerer »

naitgacem wrote: post #13

I still use ES file explorer pro from ages ago. I transfer the apk from device to device and backed it up on multiple locations. It really provides a unique set of features, browser-like tabs, ftp server/client, ... it makes managing files so much more doable on a phone. it saddens me that it got removed.

Do you know a reputable source to get older-version APK's for it, and which version do you use?

(I did buy it way back when)

Re: Show HN: Material Files – Open Source Material Design File Manager for Android

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Post by FireInsight »

mouse_ wrote: post #7
darkhorse13 wrote: post #5

Is Material Design really a selling point for a tool like this?

Using a system's native UI toolkit is a major selling point for any piece of software.

And following the design guidelines! Ahh, it makes the user experience SO much better.

Re: Show HN: Material Files – Open Source Material Design File Manager for Android

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Post by dotancohen »

wasyl wrote: post #12
mlinksva wrote: post #10

Supporting Android 5.0+ is impressive, though there was another file manager supporting Android 1.0+ discussed recently https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38789958 (I'm impressed by both, not an Android developer, curious how one ensures compatibility with ancient versions; actual testing, a compatibility linter, other?) I also enjoy Material Files' README, particularly https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles#why…

> curious how one ensures compatibility with ancient versions; actual testing, a compatibility linter, other? Android linter does check that access to APIs added in newer versions is gated behind a version check, for example. But frankly I feel like compatibility with any Android version less than 4 (or even 5) is in practice a non-issue, simply because there are no users with such ancient Android. And the few that w…

My perfectly serviceable Barnes and Noble Nook uses Android 4.4 and I use the device almost every single day. Mostly I study with Ankidroid but I would love a web browser for the thing. Being an e-ink device, it is perfect for reading.
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