S60 file explorers and to some extent task managers are available dime and a dozen these days however one software which has endured right from the early roots of Symbian is SBSH FExplorer Pro. The most famous file explorer has now been completely re written for S60 v3 and v5 and it surely does impress.
FExplorer Pro incorporates a powerful file manager , backlight control software and even a screenshot tool.What is more amazing is the fact that it can also provide complete details ofyour device including Network Status , Battery Details , Memory Card Details. Our friends at SBSH Softwares have gratefully provided us with a copy of this software.
While installing the software you get the usual options of installing to device memory or memory card.
Starting the software brings up the first screen which gives you access to the file manager tools. It displays all the drives available in the system ie C: (system memory), E: (Memory Card) , RAM , etc.
For devices with large internal mass memory like in the N97 , it will show the corresponding drive.
Scrolling up and down allows you to select corresponding drives and the centre button then opens the selected drive. From there , The left soft key functions as the option key allowing you to manipulate files, folders it to copy , past and move them. Selecting specific file types will open it in their respective viewers. For example, selecting an mp4 file opens it in Real Player.
The ‘5’ button activates toggling between several modes. From here you can shift to a Tools panel , Phone info panel and an application settings panel.
Shown here is the Tools panel which allows one to activate several options including taking screenshots , managing backlight , bluetooth and even compressing memory. Interestingly , the options to compress memory and dump files list show that this software was meant to be a one stop app for power users. The Phone panel allows for quick access info on the device including the battery remaining , IMEI and IMSI details. Network details can also be accessed, Another interesting use here is to reboot the device.
After having used this software extensively for almost a week , i can say that it is fast becoming an indispensible application for me. My only gripe with it was that the UI still does have some quirks and also can be made a bit simpler for new users. Experiened S60 users should be fine with it though.
Rating : 4/5
The application available for $7.95 is in my opinion a must have for experienced users. However we have managed to obtain 3 license keys for our readers !
All you have to do is to comment on why do you think you should get this software. 3 Most interesting and innovative entries get free licenses 
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Looks nice, but XPlore has always seemed more streamlined to me, JBak Taskman has most of the app management + phone info viewers, and EnergyProfiler has logging of phone infos. Personally not something I currently consider purchasing, but for newer less experienced users it might be better to have everything in one package.
Must admit I've tried X-Plore, Y-browser and ActiveFile for File management on my N97. At present I pull towards ActiveFile (Especially with v1.43 RC3). I have been interested in trying out FExplorer Pro to see how it compares with the others (maybe even get the chance to review it over at http://n97geeks.com). I realise there is a trial available, but what with having a 9 month old to manage I can't guarantee the trial period would be long enough.
FExplorer Pro does sound like it has a lot of promise, but the GUI in ActiveFile is Sooooo Good on the N97. It is also a file manager with build in SMS Message Explorer, Task Manager, Process Manager, Reboot Option, etc. and also provideds Battery, Phone and Network information, so FExplorer Pro has a competition on it's hands as ActiveFile is FREE.
as for X-Plore, I find it's GUI a little out-dated and Y-browser has way too many install files, what with it's many add-ons (Is it just me, or does everyone else have to install all available add-ons when thery're free).
Must admit I've tried X-Plore, Y-browser and ActiveFile for File management on my N97. At present I pull towards ActiveFile (Especially with v1.43 RC3). I have been interested in trying out FExplorer Pro to see how it compares with the others (maybe even get the chance to review it over at http://n97geeks.com). I realise there is a trial available, but what with having a 9 month old to manage I can't guarantee the trial period would be long enough.
FExplorer Pro does sound like it has a lot of promise, but the GUI in ActiveFile is Sooooo Good on the N97. It is also a file manager with build in SMS Message Explorer, Task Manager, Process Manager, Reboot Option, etc. and also provideds Battery, Phone and Network information, so FExplorer Pro has a competition on it's hands as ActiveFile is FREE.
as for X-Plore, I find it's GUI a little out-dated and Y-browser has way too many install files, what with it's many add-ons (Is it just me, or does everyone else have to install all available add-ons when thery're free).
Must admit I've tried X-Plore, Y-browser and ActiveFile for File management on my N97. At present I pull towards ActiveFile (Especially with v1.43 RC3). I have been interested in trying out FExplorer Pro to see how it compares with the others (maybe even get the chance to review it over at http://n97geeks.com). I realise there is a trial available, but what with having a 9 month old to manage I can't guarantee the trial period would be long enough.
FExplorer Pro does sound like it has a lot of promise, but the GUI in ActiveFile is Sooooo Good on the N97. It is also a file manager with build in SMS Message Explorer, Task Manager, Process Manager, Reboot Option, etc. and also provideds Battery, Phone and Network information, so FExplorer Pro has a competition on it's hands as ActiveFile is FREE.
as for X-Plore, I find it's GUI a little out-dated and Y-browser has way too many install files, what with it's many add-ons (Is it just me, or does everyone else have to install all available add-ons when thery're free).
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