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I replaced Files by Google with an uglier app, and I'm not going back

Files by Google works great for basic file management, has a nice UI, and comes in handy when you want to do some cleanup and free up storage. However, it doesn't let you make folder shortcuts or move ...
Android Police

The 8 best file manager apps in the Google Play Store

Managing files and folders on your favorite Android device can be a chore, but it doesn't have to be. While many OEMs offer a file manager out of the box, they are basic at best. Thanks to third-party ...

These 5 paid Android apps are so good I'd pay for them again

Free apps have upped their game, and many offer great value ...
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How to Create a Password-Protected ZIP on Android (Guide)

Creating a password-protected ZIP on Android starts with figuring out which file manager can actually do it. Google's Files app isn't one of them: it extracts a standard ZIP without trouble but stops ...
Android Authority

Files by Google will finally be able to natively display text files (APK teardown)

Google’s file manager for Android is working on integrating a viewer for text files. Evidence first appeared in Files by Google version 1.8436.793259964.0-release but the tool is not yet active. When ...