[APP][2.2+] MiXplorer v6.x Released (fully-featured file manager)

[KaKi87]

Why ? It would not be an official release, just another unknown middleman to trust for no good reason -- and without the developer having approved this distribution method.

Someone is already doing a similar thing through a Magisk module and it's been causing nothing but problems, sending people to Hootan's mail or this thread just to be told : uninstall that and install it from the proper, sanctioned sources; XDA, MiX's site, Play Store. We certainly don't lack options.

As mentioned, the F-Droid server would distribute the very same APKs that are hosted by Hootan on Google Drive, untouched.

Which you'll be easily able to verify, by the way : for sure you already have MiX installed, from the same APKs I'm talking about, i.e. digitally signed by Hootan, which means your device, by secure design, will refuse to install an update that does not carry the same digital signature.

Meanwhile if I maliciously modify the APK, then the signature will be modified as well.

For more info : https://source.android.com/docs/security/features/apksigning

 

[Ultramanoid]

As mentioned, the F-Droid server would distribute the very same APKs that are hosted by Hootan on Google Drive, untouched.

You're missing the point. You are not the developer, but want to distribute the application.

 

[IronTechmonkey]

Also I asked before how can I add plus messenger (unofficial telegram ) to bookmarks if some one can help

Assuming this would be one of the new built-in social media bookmarks (as opposed to the bookmarks we create manually) IIRC the developer would have to create it. If it is an unofficial equivalent for a well-known provider there may be reasons why it might not be added. I'm not saying it's a bad idea nor am I saying the developer should not add it but that that may be a consideration.

 

[elswerky]

Assuming this would be one of the new built-in social media bookmarks (as opposed to the bookmarks we create manually) IIRC the developer would have to create it. If it is an unofficial equivalent for a well-known provider there may be reasons why it might not be added. I'm not saying it's a bad idea nor am I saying the developer should not add it but that that may be a consideration.

It is present in play store and downloaded more than 50.million time

The only difference is that it uses plus folder instead of telegram folder

 

[elswerky]

MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23040710

Duration and progress are shown - the bar is also seen and dragging the 'pointer' works. After one file completes playing, the title is not changed for the next file, but the duration is shown correctly for the file that is playing.

Requesting others incl. @TimAnd to test the media player further so that a clearer picture would emerge and @HootanParsa would be able to fix the 'issue' (if it's not just me facing this).

I think latest beta fixes it and change name and now progress works fine ,,can you also check and tell me

 

[IronTechmonkey]

It is present in okay store and downloaded more than 50.million time

The only difference is that it uses plus folder instead of telegram folder

For the record I agree with your request and like the idea of any alternate to existing service providers but the difference is more than just that it uses the plus folder. The difference is that it is not the official telegram. The fact that it is not official might (or might not) be a consideration for MiXplorer's developer. To your point, the fact that Plus Messenger is in Play store (you mis typed and called it "okay store" ) and has so many downloads may indicate that the developer would not get into any trouble with Google for adding it to MiX. Please don't interpret my posts as a vote against your request, in fact it is a vote for your request with an added note of caution. That is all.

 

[elswerky]

Added sharing split app from APP category

Where can I find this option ,, can't reach if someone can send screenshot ??

Before I was using SAI app to create apks file of split apk
So if now this is available by mixolorer then I would delete sai app
But I don't know where is the option to get this new feature

And where is app catagory mentioned in changelog

If someone can provide screenshot

 

[KaKi87]

You're missing the point. You are not the developer, but want to distribute the application.

Yes, so I can provide users with a feature : automated updates.
Just like building custom ROMs including proprietary manufacturer blobs, to provide users with system updates beyond official support.
Just like modding apps containing too many ads/paywalls/dark patterns, to provide users with a better usage experience.
All of those things may not be legal, but they are legit.
And we're doing this voluntarily.

This discussion doesn't look productive though, so I'm going to stop talking for now.
I'll be be back once I'll be able to deliver what I promised, and eventually then read whatever nonsense (or surprisingly constructive) reply you'll send, if any.

Have a nice day !

 

[Ultramanoid]

Yes, so I can provide users with a feature : automated updates.
Just like building custom ROMs including proprietary manufacturer blobs, to provide users with system updates beyond official support.
Just like modding apps containing too many ads/paywalls/dark patterns, to provide users with a better usage experience.
All of those things may not be legal, but they are legit.
And we're doing this voluntarily.

This discussion doesn't look productive though, so I'm going to stop talking for now.
I'll be be back once I'll be able to deliver what I promised, and eventually then read whatever nonsense (or surprisingly constructive) reply you'll send, if any.

Have a nice day !

How about you ask the developer first directly instead of shamelessly coming to the thread and feeling entitled to decide how and where to distribute someone else's work for which you do not provide support.

Now people with a problem will come to ask for help with the "F-Droid version" -- a version neither by F-Droid themselves, who only build and distribute open source, nor by you, a person who has nothing to do with development and simply mirrors the binaries.

Wrong on all levels.

This is a forum for developers by developers, not sure you're aware of it from the way you defend your position.

 

[J.Michael]

Seven years ago @moriel5 said "if HootanParsa would like". I've been assuming @KaKi87 intended to honor the same condition.

 

[m0han]

I think latest beta fixes it and change name and now progress works fine..

I don't see a beta newer than 0710, which is what I reported upon. It works for me as shown in the screenshot in my post you quoted.

 

[Ultramanoid]

Seven years ago @moriel5 said "if HootanParsa would like". I've been assuming @KaKi87 intended to honor the same condition.

And there was never an answer, which is in itself an answer. The sanctioned download locations are very clearly defined.

On top of all I mentioned, it's problematic at best that an F-Droid repository is used for MiX.

F-Droid folks are *very* particular about software they pack being open source and free. MiX is not.

And people will be confused about this, lost in the difference between F-Droid official and an anonymous F-Droid repository by someone mirroring binaries by the actual developer.

• There will be people requesting support on F-Droid's forum. Wrong.

• There will be people thinking the repository owner is the developer. Wrong.

• There will be people asking where's the source or requesting it is released. Wrong.

• There will be talk of an "F-Droid version" here -- wrong, it's just Hootan's drive being mirrored.

• There's the risk of binaries being messed with in the repository -- most people won't check integrity. Wrong.

I could go on. This is a terrible idea.

And also, without permission, completely illegal.

 

[randao]

But I don't know where is the option to get this new feature

And where is app catagory mentioned in changelog

If someone can provide screenshot

It's not easy difficult)

 

[m0han]

... • There will be talk of an "F-Droid version" here --...

I, for one, can do without that here; things are fine ATM. Also, "if HootanParsa would like" is very important. Thanks.

 

[randao]

2. MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23040510.apk and MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23040410.apk cannot start the smb server.

Confirm. And MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041010 too.
[UPD
And MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041110 too]
... Android 8.0, no root, Samsung.
log

‌20 D/MiX>  SMBServer
‌21 D/HUB_ST>  Start server notification
‌22 I/NetUtils>  [wlan0] IP > 192.168.1.84
‌23 E/SMBServer>  OSC smb://192.168.1.84:4450 > Access control manager class error

at the same time, all other things being equal MiXplorer_v6.61.7-API29_B23032420 - Ok.

‌66 D/MiX>  SMBServer
‌67 I/NetUtils>  [wlan0] IP > 192.168.1.84
‌68 I/MiX>  SMB server ready
‌69 D/ServersConfig>  Type:3 IP:smb://192.168.1.84:4450
‌70 D/MiX>  SMBServer

 

[a11cf0]

@HootanParsa
Thanks a million for the new accessible checkboxes! Now they're working great everywhere!

 

[m0han]

I think latest beta fixes it and change name and now progress works fine ,,can you also check and tell me

I checked with MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041130 and results are the same as shown in my earlier post. Is it just me?

Anyway, changelog for 'Stable' doesn't mention anything about 'Player'.

Spoiler: Changelog for v6.62.0_B23041130

v6.62.0_B23041130:
• Added SYNC option for Auto-Task > COPY.
• Added sharing split app from APP category.
• Added 'encrypt_data' option for SMB3 in the advanced settings of the SMB client, and it's disabled by default.
• Disabled 'Show hidden files globally' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options.
• Enabled 'Swipe down to show/hide hidden files' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options.
• Some fixes and optimizations.

 

[pocketrule]

I checked with MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041130 and results are the same as shown in my earlier post. Is it just me?

I don't think so. I've had the same problem with MiXplorer_v6.61.8-Beta_B23033110: Progress bar - indicator and dragging worked, but the other track information got stuck unless the change was triggered by pressing pause / play.

I didn't test MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041130 but with MiXplorer_v6.62.0-Beta_B23041140 this problem seems to be solved. At least for me, the track information now change as soon as I switch the title.

But I see other differences / problems:
* My notification looks quite different, maybe due to another android version (Lineageos 20 / Android 13). I could live with that, but I'm missing the time information.
* Buttons for last / next track are (too) tiny
* There's no cover art in the player itself and in the notification
* Title bar in the player is cut off

 

[patrickdrd]

what is this change again?
"Disabled 'Show hidden files globally' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options."

why this and not "enabled 'Show hidden files globally' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options."?
I mean why do I have to go though all my devices (and I've got mixplorer installed on a ton of them)
in order to show hidden files?
after all, why these changes to settings? makes no sense to me

 

[Spannaa]

what is this change again?
"Disabled 'Show hidden files globally' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options."

why this and not "enabled 'Show hidden files globally' by default. Change it from VIEW>Options."?
I mean why do I have to go though all my devices (and I've got mixplorer installed on a ton of them)
in order to show hidden files?
after all, why these changes to settings? makes no sense to me

If you're updating from a previous version of MiXplorer and you've enabled "show hidden files globally" the update won't change the setting.