I'm going to use it for a bit though, since I figure there's enough depth to the app that it will take more than a few minutes to learn how to use it to its best. getting file properties a 3-step process). In use it became more efficient once I found the option to add a context menu at the bottom when you select a file/folder (though that's still less efficient than the traditional pop-up menu or the more comprehensive button bar in X-Plore, since for many functions you then need to press the menu button on that bar to access them, making e.g. Playing a bit with Solid Explorer I agree it's a very clean design. So I view that more as a quirk than a clunk, and something I'm happy to live with for the efficiency. The sliding side-to-side is odd, but does provide a visual cue as to which pane I'm in (though I'll concede that there are other ways of doing that). I like the column of buttons because once you've organised it to your needs it is very quick to use. If you haven't tried it, I'd recommend to give solid a test run and make your own call. I'm not saying material is always better, but it seems so in this particular case to me (I just find xplore to be "clunky") I think solid uses more material design ui, so it is more consistent with other apps on your device. I also have bad eyes and solid is much easier to see and not as "busy" imo (solid options are in menus, not plastered all over the display like xplore, solid 1-pane mode is not encumbered with extra pane header). The solid 2 pane mode shows both panes fully (in xplore one pane is partially hidden by controls). ![]() But each mode stands on its own more fully in solid: Similar to the old es file explorer, the solid 1-pane mode can move/copy all in 1 pane mode if you prefer (I think xplore always forces copy/move to other pane rather than allowing you chance to navigate to a destination in the same single pane between cutting and pasting). Like xplore, tilting phone between portrait and landscape toggles between 1-pane and 2-pane modes on solid. I doubt there is much functionality difference for most people, just slightly different ui. I probably wouldn't dump an app for difficulty paying.įwiw, I tried both xplore and solid explorer awhile back and I personally preferred solid explorer (paid).
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