How to replace File Manager with File Manager HD?

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I would like to replace the stock File Manager with another app like File Manager HD or Astro, or may be Root Explorer etc so that when I click on the External Storage Icon, it is the File Manager HD loaded up instead of File Manager. How can I do it?

I tried to disable File Manager from the Settings and the External Storage Icon does nothing when I click on it. I was expecting it will ask which app I would like to use.

Originally Posted by myeepad

I would like to replace the stock File Manager with another app like File Manager HD or Astro, or may be Root Explorer etc so that when I click on the External Storage Icon, it is the File Manager HD loaded up instead of File Manager. How can I do it?

I tried to disable File Manager from the Settings and the External Storage Icon does nothing when I click on it. I was expecting it will ask which app I would like to use.

Maybe replace the .apk in /system/app?

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Originally Posted by KilerG

Maybe replace the .apk in /system/app?

Could be a bad idea, if you don't agree it with other settings, dalvik-cache etc.

Originally Posted by d14b0ll0s

Could be a bad idea, if you don't agree it with other settings, dalvik-cache etc.

I've done it before, but yes, those settings can make it difficult to work

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