This is where Files Go by Google comes in. The extraordinary file manager is an extremely dependable application that allows users to not only free up space on their phones, but also allows users to organize their files and even share files with other users offline.

Google’s Files Go is the Best File Manager for the Xiaomi Mi A1

It is no surprise that this powerful file manager is the perfect application for numerous smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi A1 which is also powered by Google. This means that the functionality of Files Go fits perfectly with the rest of the phone’s usability. And though the Mi A1 offers an incredible 64GB of storage, Files Go helps open up the possibility of having increased storage for your phone.

Freeing Up Space

Files Go gives users alerts for applications that haven’t been used within the past month, helping users be more in control of freeing up “in-phone” space. This is especially a great tool for individuals that have many different applications downloaded, all inserted into different folders within one’s phone.

Depending on the number of applications that you use, it can become quite easy to lose track of certain applications, allowing them to needlessly take up space on your phone. However, thanks to Files Go programmed alert system and easy to navigate interface, you can find unused applications and quickly delete them from your phone.

Streamlines File Organization

The organizer comes with an intuitive interface, organizing different files based on categories — photos, applications, video, audio, and documents. This helps users find what they’re looking for quickly, while also giving users a general sense of what exactly is taking up a lot of storage on their phones. And for users with tons of in-phone storage and a lot of applications downloaded, the file organizer is a convenient way to streamline and get quicker access to applications.

File Sharing

Many have called Files Go as the android equivalent of Apple’s AirDrop, and rightfully so as Files Go allows users to send and receive files from other users. This can be done be creating a secure hotspot between two users, allowing almost instantaneous transfer of documents, photos, and music.

Final Thoughts

Files Go is definitely an application that many smartphone users have been waiting for. The ability to quickly send files to a friend or colleague, organizing important files on one’s phone, and helping users free up space is a convenience that many Android users will want.

Download from Google Plus | Files Go 1.0.178175053 apk

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Overview of AROMA Filemanager 2.00 beta

AROMA Filemanager is installed via TWRP Custom Recovery and gives you a full access to system files and partitions.

How to install?

1. Download and copy .zip archive to SD-card and then reboot your device in TWRP Custom Recovery.
2. Go to install menu, locate .zip archive with AROMA Filemanager.
3. Reboot into system.

Main features:

• Cut / Copy / Paste files.
• Rename files.
• Change file permissions.
• Mount partitions (on startup only).
• Inbuilt terminal emulator.

In case you need access to “system/data/cache” partitions, you’ll need to mount them manually in “Mounts and storage” menu.

Download: aromafm-2.00b7.zip

Original source / XDA Thread

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Fixing SD Card Permission Issue on Redmi 4

You will need root-access and file manager app with root access. You can use X-plore File Manager, ES File Explorer or Root Explorer (find download links below).

1. On your device go to “/system/etc/permissions” and find “platform.xml”.
2. Open “platform.xml” using your file manager inbuilt text editor.
   
3. Find these lines:

    <permission name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" >
    <group gid="media_rw" />
    <group gid="sdcard_rw" />
    </permission>

4. Copy the lines above in the clipboard and paste below (save the formatting). So it look like this:

    <permission name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" >
    <group gid="media_rw" />
    <group gid="sdcard_rw" />
    </permission>
   
    <permission name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" >
    <group gid="media_rw" />
    <group gid="sdcard_rw" />
    </permission>

5. Now edit bottom lines like this:

    <permission name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" >
    <group gid="media_rw" />
    <group gid="sdcard_rw" />
    </permission>
   
    <permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
    <group gid="sdcard_r" />
    <group gid="sdcard_rw" />
    <group gid="media_rw" />
    </permission>

6. Save and reboot your device.

Download File Manager App:

1. X-plore File Manager v3.91.04 – X-plore v3.91.04.apk
2. ES File Explorer File Manager –  ES File Explorer v4.1.6 (563).apk
3. Root Explorer (File Manager) – Root Explorer v4.0.7.apk

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