File Manager

[Bruce_205]

I just got my G4 on the 2nd day it was available! I like it so far but there is a learning curve coming from Moto...

One thing I do not like is the file manager. I have an SD card installed. But it seems like the stock file manager is showing me total storage when I just want to see the internal. Its telling me I have only 3.9gb available and I know that can't be just the internal. It shows 15gb of photos but when I tap on that it shows me the folders on the card as well.

Is there a better File Manager app out there? If I install one will it replace the stock one? I want to see the internal and SD card separately.

When they advertise this phone as having 32gb of storage that's a little deceptive because the system files at least on mine take up 9.5gb alone so the amount of storage is almost 1/3 less!

 

[psf57]

When you go into the file manager, it should say All Files at the top. Tap on that and it will show you both SD card and Internal Storage.

 

[Bruce_205]

Yes, it does...but it does not disclose how much each folder uses or how much is left between internal and card. Under All Files it says 15.4 available, total 37.54. I have a 16gb card, so shouldn't the total be 32+16? Then if I tap on it all I see is internal and SD.

 

[psf57]

Okay see what you're saying. Easy way is go to google play and download this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd I always used it to move what I can to my SD card. It will give you what you have left on the SD and Internal. ie: I have a 32 GB SD card with 29.52 available My phone is 22.5 GB Available is 20.44 GB. I use cloud storage a lot. I got my figures from the app.

 

[Bruce_205]

I looked at that one, then decided to try a few others including Total Commander. Plus, I hooked the phone up to my computer to look at it in windows explorer. I've got about 15.5gb of photos. But without those, the apps & ringtones and other small stuff takes up space so a 32gb capacity phone turns into around 19gb actual usable space for things like photo, video, large documents, etc..

When I go under Storage in settings I see the bar graph which is a little easier to understand (I think) than LG's stock file manager except that it does not show a bar graph breakdown of the SD card contents.

I guess I'll be moving some stuff to the card....and looking forward to that new (free) card from LG to arrive!

 

[EarlyMon]

Check out "X-plore File Manager"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore

Also includes mapping as well as the size/used numbers at a glance.

 

[simonessalamones]

I think the best web file managing system is Filevista for Androids.FileVista turns your web site into a web file server in few minutes and lets you share files with your clients or staff using any browser or device.