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▲ 1 r/apps

Dual-pane file manager for Android and TV (no ads, no paywall, works with NFS/SMB/S3, and has Shizuku support)

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a project I've been working on for a while called Ultimate File Manager Pro.

My goal was to build a clean, high-performance, and feature-rich file manager from scratch, specifically designed to offer a great experience on both mobile phones and television screens (Android TV and Fire TV).

I wanted a tool that handles local storage, remote servers, and cloud folders with dual-pane efficiency, while remaining completely free and accessible. It is fully optimized for touchscreens on phones or tablets, and has a dedicated layout designed natively for easy navigation using a standard TV remote controller.

Here are the main features if you want to check it out:

True Dual-Pane / Split View

You can open two directories side-by-side (or top-to-bottom on mobile) to easily copy, move, or compare files without constantly navigating back and forth. It is incredibly useful for tablets and TV.

Connections & TV Login

It supports SMB, FTP, SFTP, SCP, and NFS right out of the box. For cloud storage, it integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, AWS S3 / S3-compatible storage, and WebDAV.

To avoid the pain of typing long passwords with a TV remote, I built a Device Code login. You just scan a QR or enter a short code on your phone/PC to authenticate Google Drive or OneDrive on the TV.

Built-In Media and Office Viewers

To make the experience as seamless as possible, I integrated lightweight viewers directly inside the app, so you do not need to jump to external apps to open standard files. It includes:

- A custom video and audio player (UFMPlayer) optimized for D-pad navigation.

- A built-in PDF viewer and text editor.

- Zip and 7Zip archive extraction and browsing.

- An Excel and CSV grid viewer to quickly check spreadsheets.

- Image annotations (you can draw directly on images).

 

Power Tools

- Shizuku integration for both phone and TV (helps access Android/data directories and install packages without root commands).

- A local document scanner (scan paper to PDF directly on your phone).

- Storage Analyzer & Debloater (finds duplicates, junk, and points out bloatware you can disable).

- Wireless TV Remote & Pairing (pair your phone and TV to transfer files at high speed, or use your phone as a remote controller).

Homepage Customization

You can customize the accent colors, icon background circle, and text label color of individual tiles on your home dashboard to fit your exact setup.

How is it supported?

The app is entirely free. There is no catch, no tracking, and no locked features.

I did set up a voluntary Supporter Loyalty Card. It is basically a voluntary digital tip jar where you can buy me a coffee (Espresso, Latte, or Beans) via Google Play.

But again, it is 100% voluntary, the app will never prompt you or restrict your access if you decide not to tip.

If you want to give it a try, 🔗 Download: Google Play Store

My official reddit subforum: r/UFManagerPro

Currently my application have over 11k installs and a 4.7 Google Play Rating.

Let me know what you think, what features you would like to see, or if you run into any bugs. I am actively working on updates, so feedback is always appreciated!

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u/GoRo2023 — 3 days ago
▲ 4 r/AndroidTVApps

Dual-pane file manager for Android and TV (no ads, no paywall, works with NFS/SMB/S3, and has Shizuku support)

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a project I've been working on for a while called Ultimate File Manager Pro.

My goal was to build a clean, high-performance, and feature-rich file manager from scratch, specifically designed to offer a great experience on both mobile phones and television screens (Android TV and Fire TV).

I wanted a tool that handles local storage, remote servers, and cloud folders with dual-pane efficiency, while remaining completely free and accessible. It is fully optimized for touchscreens on phones or tablets, and has a dedicated layout designed natively for easy navigation using a standard TV remote controller.

Here are the main features if you want to check it out:

True Dual-Pane / Split View

You can open two directories side-by-side (or top-to-bottom on mobile) to easily copy, move, or compare files without constantly navigating back and forth. It is incredibly useful for tablets and TV.

Connections & TV Login

It supports SMB, FTP, SFTP, SCP, and NFS right out of the box. For cloud storage, it integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, AWS S3 / S3-compatible storage, and WebDAV.

To avoid the pain of typing long passwords with a TV remote, I built a Device Code login. You just scan a QR or enter a short code on your phone/PC to authenticate Google Drive or OneDrive on the TV.

Built-In Media and Office Viewers

To make the experience as seamless as possible, I integrated lightweight viewers directly inside the app, so you do not need to jump to external apps to open standard files. It includes:

- A custom video and audio player (UFMPlayer) optimized for D-pad navigation.

- A built-in PDF viewer and text editor.

- Zip and 7Zip archive extraction and browsing.

- An Excel and CSV grid viewer to quickly check spreadsheets.

- Image annotations (you can draw directly on images).

 

Power Tools

- Shizuku integration for both phone and TV (helps access Android/data directories and install packages without root commands).

- A local document scanner (scan paper to PDF directly on your phone).

- Storage Analyzer & Debloater (finds duplicates, junk, and points out bloatware you can disable).

- Wireless TV Remote & Pairing (pair your phone and TV to transfer files at high speed, or use your phone as a remote controller).

Homepage Customization

You can customize the accent colors, icon background circle, and text label color of individual tiles on your home dashboard to fit your exact setup.

How is it supported?

The app is entirely free. There is no catch, no tracking, and no locked features.

I did set up a voluntary Supporter Loyalty Card. It is basically a voluntary digital tip jar where you can buy me a coffee (Espresso, Latte, or Beans) via Google Play.

But again, it is 100% voluntary, the app will never prompt you or restrict your access if you decide not to tip.

If you want to give it a try, 🔗 Download: Google Play Store

My official reddit subforum: r/UFManagerPro

Currently my application have over 11k installs and a 4.7 Google Play Rating.

Let me know what you think, what features you would like to see, or if you run into any bugs. I am actively working on updates, so feedback is always appreciated!

i.redd.it
u/GoRo2023 — 3 days ago
▲ 10 r/ShieldAndroidTV

UFM Pro has been out now for a while now and most posts here are aimed at people who already know the app, so here's one for anyone who just found it.

What is it?
UFM Pro is a free Android file manager. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no "unlock premium". Every feature, for everyone.

The part that usually gets people:

You know how every file manager can browse your local storage? UFM Pro goes a few steps further:

Network drives connect to SMB, FTP, SFTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, AWS S3, and more. All in one place, dual-pane.

Thumbnails on network shares as far as I know, UFM is the *only* file manager that caches thumbnails for images, videos, and APKs on network drives. First visit extracts them in the background. Every visit after that? Instant.

Home screen widget pin your favourite folders or sFTP directly to your Android home screen. One tap, no app launch.

Convert to PDF images and documents, no third-party app needed.

Android TV + Fire TV full native TV UI with D-pad support. Fire device?

Use Downloader code `1581139`.

BT Remote & Keyboard works system-wide, not just inside the app.

The stuff that makes it actually usable:

Dual-pane mode. Background sync to NAS. Full-text file search. AES encrypted vault. A debloater with safety tags. APK/XAPK extraction. Browser-based Wi-Fi file manager so you can drag files from your PC.

Also listed on CNET now, which felt surreal to type.

Join over 10k+ users that is enjoying UFM Pro

Where to get it:
Google Play, search *Ultimate File Manager Pro* , available on both Mobile and TV

r/UFManagerPro for updates, feature requests, and bug reports (I post there first)

Happy to answer any questions below, what your setup looks like, what's supported, anything.

Thank You and Kind Regards

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u/GoRo2023 — 8 days ago
▲ 2 r/accenture

Good Day,

Does anyone know if you work for Accenture if you qualify for any of the above providers to get discount for personal use?

Thank You

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u/GoRo2023 — 17 days ago
▲ 22 r/AndroidTV+2 crossposts

Hey everyone.

Wanted to put together a solid overview of the app in one place since a lot of people ask about specific features and it is not always obvious where to find them. I also want to make sure people know this app runs properly on Android TV, Amazon FireOS, and Fire Stick devices, because that tends to get overlooked. More on that below.

Android TV, Amazon FireOS and Fire Stick
This is worth calling out properly because it is something UFM Pro does that most file managers simply do not. The TV version is not a phone app stretched to fit a big screen. It has been built specifically for TV environments with full D-pad navigation throughout. Every screen, every menu, every interaction is designed to be used with a remote control. No touch required, no awkward zoomed in phone UI, no broken focus states.

Install via the Downloader app using code: 1581139 for Amazon Devices, I am in the process to have it on the official Amazon Store.

If you have ever installed a file manager on your Fire Stick or Android TV box and ended up with a cramped phone layout that barely works with a remote, UFM Pro is a completely different experience.

Menus are laid out for 10 foot viewing distances, navigation flows naturally with the D-pad, and nothing requires you to dig through a UI that was never meant for a remote control.

TV specific features include dedicated pairing screens for device to device connections, separate auth flows for Google Drive and OneDrive that work without a phone style browser, Shizuku support for TV, and custom cache limit settings suited to TV hardware.

The file server also works great on TV, meaning you can run an FTP or SFTP server from your Fire Stick and pull files from it on your PC over your local network.

File browsing and navigation
The main file browser supports dual pane mode through TwinWindow, which opens two folders side by side. Useful for moving files between locations without copying and then navigating separately. Available on both phone and TV.

Storage analysis
The storage analyzer gives you a breakdown of where your space is going. It finds large files, duplicates, junk, old files, and shows folder sizes. The duplicate finder works well, just go through the safety confirmation before bulk deleting anything as it is there to flag files that could be riskier to remove.

Encrypted vault
The vault uses AES-256 encryption. Pick a folder, set it up, and from then on those files are only accessible through the vault browser inside the app. There is no credential recovery by design so keep your details somewhere safe.

Network shares and cloud storage
Local network shares over SMB, FTP, and SFTP are all supported. For cloud you can connect Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, and S3 compatible storage. The S3 setup lets you point the app at any S3 compatible endpoint, not just AWS. TV users get dedicated auth flows for Google Drive and OneDrive that do not require a standard browser.

Built in file server
You can run an FTP or SFTP server directly from your device, including from a Fire Stick or Android TV box. Start it from the server host screen, connect from your PC with any FTP client, and it stays running as a foreground service even when the screen is off. No cables needed.

Sync
Sync profiles let you keep two locations in sync on a schedule. Works across local storage and network locations, so keeping a folder mirrored to a NAS is straightforward. The scheduler runs it in the background without any manual input.

Media viewers
Images, video, audio, PDFs, text files, and ZIP and 7ZIP archives all open natively. There is an enhanced media player with a custom interface for video and audio. APNG animated images are supported too.

App management
Browse installed apps and install APK, XAPK, and APKS files through the built in package installer. The storage analyzer also includes debloat suggestions for identifying apps you may not need.

Shizuku support
Shizuku gives the app broader file access without full root. Works on both mobile and TV with separate setup screens for each. Once running, the app can reach parts of the filesystem that are otherwise restricted.

Remote management
Pair devices over WiFi for remote file management. ADB pairing is also supported. Once paired you get a full remote file interface over your local network. TV has its own dedicated pairing screen.

Search and indexing
Search runs off a background file index. Configure what gets indexed in settings under storage indexer. Once built, search is fast and supports filters. If results seem incomplete, check the index detail screen to see if indexing is still in progress.

Home screen widget
A bookmark widget lets you jump straight to your most used folders from the home screen. Set up your favorites in settings and they appear there automatically.

Bluetooth remote, your phone as a TV remote
This one surprises people. UFM Pro can turn your phone into a Bluetooth remote for your Android TV or Fire Stick, and it works across the entire TV, not just inside the app. Once connected, you can navigate the TV interface, control volume, and handle power from your phone. It is a proper system level remote, so you can use it in Netflix, YouTube, your TV launcher, wherever.

This is not a companion app gimmick. If you have ever lost your Fire Stick remote down the back of the couch you will immediately understand why having this built into a file manager app you already have installed is genuinely useful. Open UFM Pro on your phone, connect over Bluetooth, and you are controlling your TV.

🔗 Download: Google Play Store

If you have questions or something is not working as expected, post with as much detail as you can about your device, OS version, and what you were doing. The more context the easier it is to help.

The tip jar is in the supporter loyalty screen if you want to support development. Thanks for being here.

Thank You and Kind Regards

u/GoRo2023 — 18 days ago
▲ 3 r/opencode

I have a stupid question, I have installed the OpenCode plugin on VS code, is there a way that I can see the files being edited and modified like GitHub code, if OpenCode gives a long response, it is truncated. Tnx

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u/GoRo2023 — 20 days ago