Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Solid Explorer File Manager since it was posted on our website on 2016-11-03.
The latest version is 2.8.37 and it was updated on soft112.com on 20 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.8.37
posted on 2023-11-13
2.8.37
- updated translations
- minor fixes
2.8.36
- improved background file operation handling when notifications are disabled
- minor fixes
2.8.35
- added support for launcher icon theming
2.8.34
- fixed creating shortcuts from the widget menu
- minor fixes
version 2.8.36
posted on 2023-11-13
2.8.36
- improved background file operation handling when notifications are disabled
- minor fixes
2.8.35
- added support for launcher icon theming
2.8.34
- fixed creating shortcuts from the widget menu
- minor fixes
version 2.8.35
posted on 2023-08-14
2.8.35
- added support for launcher icon theming
2.8.34
- fixed creating shortcuts from the widget menu
- minor fixes
2.8.32/33
- performance improvements in SMB client
- ability to enable data encryption when using SMB3
- improved Android 33 compatibility
version 2.8.31
posted on 2023-06-26
- fixed GIFs not animating in the Image Viewer
- ability to access Android/data folder on Android 13
- SMB3 support, improved file transfer speed
- support shared drives in the Google Drive client
- automatically show authorization window when login credentials expire
- fixed random crashes when streaming media in background
- fixed crash when entering color scheme settings
- minor bug fixes
version 2.8.30
posted on 2023-04-03
- ability to access Android/data folder on Android 13
- SMB3 support, improved file transfer speed
- support shared drives in the Google Drive client
- automatically show authorization window when login credentials expire
- fixed random crashes when streaming media in background
- fixed crash when entering color scheme settings
- minor bug fixes
version 2.8.19
posted on 2022-05-03
v2.8.19
- fixed Dropbox login issue
- fixed an error after interrupting file copy to SD card
- minor bug fixes
v2.8.18
- support for rsa-sha2 in the SFTP client
- updated translations
- crash fixes
v2.8.17
- fixed a crash when entering special characters into the search field
- fixed automatic trash purge
- updated translations
- other minor fixes
v2.8.16
- fixed OneDrive upload issues
- fixed ftp server not working in AP mode on some devices
- fixed crash when using search
version 2.8.16
posted on 2022-01-25
v2.8.16
- fixed OneDrive upload issues
- fixed ftp server not working in AP mode on some devices
- fixed crash when using search
v2.8.15
- support for Android 11 storage permission
- fixed file transfer issue when device runs out of free space
- fixed MediaFire upload issue
- other minor fixes
v2.8.13
- fixed upload issues to OneDrive
- fixed inability to open files from some apps
- improved listing speed of Photos and Videos collections
- improved thumbnail loading from network resources
version 2.8.13
posted on 2021-08-23
v2.8.13
- fixed upload issues to OneDrive
- fixed inability to open files from some apps
- improved listing speed of Photos and Videos collections
- improved thumbnail loading from network resources
v2.8.12
- fixed Dropbox authentication issue
- improved license purchase handling
v2.8.11
- show root storage space as a sum of /data and /system partitions
- fixed a few search issues
- minor bug fixes
version 2.8.13
posted on 2021-05-31
v2.8.14
- fixed upload issues to OneDrive
- fixed inability to open files from some apps
v2.8.13
- improved listing speed of Photos and Videos collections
- improved thumbnail loading from network resources
v2.8.12
- fixed Dropbox authentication issue
- improved license purchase handling
v2.8.11
- show root storage space as a sum of /data and /system partitions
- fixed a few search issues
- minor bug fixes
version 2.8.12
posted on 2021-05-05
v2.8.12
- fixed Dropbox authentication issue
- improved license purchase handling
v2.8.11
- show root storage space as a sum of /data and /system partitions
- fixed a few search issues
- minor bug fixes
v2.8.10
- fixed inability to open files from zip archives
- updated Dropbox client
- minor bug fixes
v2.8.9
- use root to access /Android/data on external storage
- fixed inability to create shortcuts of some files
- minor fixes and improvements
version 2.8.9
posted on 2021-04-26
v2.8.9
- use root to access /Android/data on external storage
- fixed inability to create shortcuts of some files
- minor fixes and improvements
v2.8.8
- ability to browse /Android folder on Android 11 devices (no root required)
- show space usage of removable USB drives
- improved purchase and license handling
- optimized Google Drive folder browsing
- other minor fixes
version 2.8.8
posted on 2021-02-20
v2.8.8
- ability to browse /Android folder on Android 11 devices (no root required)
- show space usage of removable USB drives
- improved purchase and license handling
- optimized Google Drive folder browsing
- other minor fixes
version 2.8.7
posted on 2021-02-08
v2.8.7
- minor bug & crash fixes
v2.8.6
- showing item count in folders
- fixed file rename in photos view
- fixed scrollbar touch size
v2.8.5
- fixed issues with "Save to" function
- fixed file overwrite bug causing the source file to be deleted
- fixed file rename in Recents and Documents
- other minor fixes
version 2.8.6
posted on 2020-10-26
v2.8.6
- showing item count in folders
- fixed file rename in photos view
- fixed scrollbar touch size
v2.8.5
- fixed issues with "Save to" function
- fixed file overwrite bug causing the source file to be deleted
- fixed file rename in Recents and Documents
- other minor fixes
version 2.8.5
posted on 2020-10-14
v2.8.5
- fixed issues with "Save to" function
- fixed file overwrite bug causing the source file to be deleted
- fixed file rename in Recents and Documents
- other minor fixes
v2.8.4
- crash fixes and overall stability improvements
v2.8.3
- fixed SFTP session management issues
- improved keyboard & mouse navigation on Chromebooks
- fixed inability to detect usb storage in some cases
- minor bug fixes
version 2.8.2
posted on 2020-08-15
v2.8.2
- fixed app freeze when opening trash
- other minor fixes
v2.8.1 200608.E.2
- adjusted gesture exclusion area for sidebar on Android 10
- fixed issues with license agreement in some locales
- changed "Example" to usable pattern in batch rename
- other minor fixes
version 2.8.1
posted on 2020-06-30
v2.8.1 200608.E.2
- adjusted gesture exclusion area for sidebar on Android 10
- fixed issues with license agreement in some locales
- changed "Example" to usable pattern in batch rename
- other minor fixes
v2.8.1 200608.E.1
- Added trash bin for local files
- Configurable automatic trash emptying
- Optional file delete flow with an undo button
- Handling trash/permanent delete on Google Drive, Box and Mega
- Showing image thumbnails in archives
- Improved extraction of multiple archives
version 2.7.18
posted on 2020-06-08
2.7.18
- fixed image viewer crash
- fixed Photos/Videos section appearance
- fixed browsing shared folders on OneDrive
- fixed incorrect timestamps in created zip files
- other minor fixes
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2.7.17
- show files of the same type in "Save to" window
- optimized startup time
- other minor bug fixes and improvements
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2.7.16
- fixed opening files from other apps
- hidden files with greyed out icons
- other minor fixes
version 2.7.17
posted on 2020-04-24
2.7.17
- show files of the same type in "Save to" window
- optimized startup time
- other minor bug fixes and improvements
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2.7.16
- fixed opening files from other apps
- hidden files with greyed out icons
- other minor fixes
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2.7.15
- fixed external storage copy/move when files have special characters in names
- fixed SFTP crash when generating thumbnails
- fixed SFTP connection retry
- force minimum TLSv1.1 in FTPS
version 2.7.16
posted on 2020-04-08
2.7.16
- fixed opening files from other apps
- hidden files with greyed out icons
- other minor fixes
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2.7.15
- fixed external storage copy/move when files have special characters in names
- fixed SFTP crash when generating thumbnails
- fixed SFTP connection retry
- force minimum TLSv1.1 in FTPS
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2.7.14
- fixed FTP server crashes when using quick settings tile
- fixed search not working in current folder
- fixed bottom toolbar layout issue on Android TV
- minor bug & crash fixes
version 2.7.14
posted on 2020-03-09
2.7.14
- fixed FTP server crashes when using quick settings tile
- fixed search not working in current folder
- fixed bottom toolbar layout issue on Android TV
- minor bug & crash fixes
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2.7.13
- fixed SFTP crash when displaying thumbnails
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2.7.12
- fixed text editor crash
- fixed opening files in other apps
- other android 10 bug fixes & improvements
version 2.7.13
posted on 2020-01-08
2.7.13
- fixed SFTP crash when displaying thumbnails
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2.7.12
- fixed text editor crash
- fixed opening files in other apps
- other android 10 bug fixes & improvements
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2.7.11
- fixed archive extraction bug
- fixed renaming files in FTP Server
- ability to show video thumbnails in encrypted folders
- improved GIF support
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2.7.10
- RAR5 extraction support
- improved handling of multi volume archives
- improved thumbnail cache management
version 2.7.11
posted on 2020-01-07
2.7.11
- fixed archive extraction bug
- fixed renaming files in FTP Server
- ability to show video thumbnails in encrypted folders
- improved GIF support
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2.7.10
- RAR5 extraction support
- improved handling of multi volume archives
- improved thumbnail cache management
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2.7.9
- added quick settings tile for FTP Server
- the "Apps" collection displays apk files, that are not installed
version 2.7.10
posted on 2019-12-30
2.7.10
- RAR5 extraction support
- improved handling of multi volume archives
- improved thumbnail cache management
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2.7.9
- added quick settings tile for FTP Server
- the "Apps" collection displays apk files, that are not installed
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2.7.8
- improved license handling when offline
- support for OpenSSH ed25519 keys
- fixed inability to install apps from the APK Viewer
- fixed renaming bug when creating .nomedia files
- fixed adaptive icon
- updated translations
version 2.7.9
posted on 2019-12-16
2.7.9
- added quick settings tile for FTP Server
- the "Apps" collection displays apk files, that are not installed
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2.7.8
- improved license handling when offline
- support for OpenSSH ed25519 keys
- fixed inability to install apps from the APK Viewer
- fixed renaming bug when creating .nomedia files
- fixed adaptive icon
- updated translations
version 2.7.8
posted on 2019-11-11
2.7.8
- improved license handling when offline
- support for OpenSSH ed25519 keys
- fixed inability to install apps from the APK Viewer
- fixed renaming bug when creating .nomedia files
- fixed adaptive icon
- updated translations
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2.7.7
- fixed crashes during casting
- fixed archive operation not being stopped after hitting cancel
- other crash fixes
version 2.7.7
posted on 2019-11-06
2.7.7
- fixed crashes during casting
- fixed archive operation not being stopped after hitting cancel
- other crash fixes
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2.7.6
- ability to show audio & video thumbnails and metadata on LAN/SMB
- improved copy speed on LAN/SMB
- fixed audio player playback from remote sources
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2.7.5
- fixed network config issue causing the app not to accept trusted certificates
- fixed file renaming bug on external storage
- improved storage permission handling
- added SHA256 checksum calculation
version 2.7.6
posted on 2019-08-22
2.7.6
- ability to show audio & video thumbnails and metadata on LAN/SMB
- improved copy speed on LAN/SMB
- fixed audio player playback from remote sources
- minor bug & crash fixes
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2.7.5
- fixed network config issue causing the app not to accept trusted certificates
- fixed file renaming bug on external storage
- improved storage permission handling
- added SHA256 checksum calculation
- crash & minor bug fixes
version 2.7.5
posted on 2019-08-15
2.7.5
- fixed network config issue causing the app not to accept trusted certificates
- fixed file renaming bug on external storage
- improved storage permission handling
- added SHA256 checksum calculation
- crash & minor bug fixes
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2.7.4
- don't show unknown types in Recent Files
- HEIC files recognized as pictures
- fixed FTP server directory selection
- crash fixes
version 2.7.4
posted on 2019-08-10
2.7.4
- don't show unknown types in Recent Files
- HEIC files recognized as pictures
- fixed FTP server directory selection
- crash fixes
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2.7.3
- fixed "Save to" function
- fixed Image Viewer theme
- bug report attachments working with Gmail
- minor crash fixes
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2.7.2
- fixed FTP streaming
- fixed SD card access on Lollipop
version 2.7.2
posted on 2019-08-03
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2.7.2
- fixed FTP streaming
- fixed SD card access on Lollipop
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2.7.1
- fixed Chromecast support
- crash fixes
- other minor fixes
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2.7.0
- Android Q scoped storage support
- FTP server integrated with the main app
- improved performance of external storage operations
- automatic white/dark theme switch based on system setting
version 2.6.3
posted on 2019-07-22
- minor bug & crash fixes
version N/A
posted on 2018-02-22
- fixed media streaming issues
- support for SMB 2
- improved Oreo compatibility
- Phone permission is no longer required
- text editor crashes
- cloud file transfer freezes
- fixed FTP server plugin issues
- many small bug fixes
version N/A
posted on 2017-01-07
2.2.5,- fixed WebDav bugs,- fixed opening of Bzip2 archives,- PNG files resolution shown properly,- fixed thumbnail loading issues,- enlarged fast scroll thumb margin,- hidden files don't show anymore in folder properties,- updated translations,- minor bug fixes
version N/A
posted on 2016-10-29
2.2.2,- fixed inability to display GPS data from some photos,- fixed overlapping "rate app" and "unlock full version" buttons,- fixed USB drive being recognized as SD card on some devices,- updated translations,2.2.1 161006.J.3,- fixed multiple sessions opening during FTP file transfers,- proper file sort in the Image Viewer,- fixed big file decryption issues,- minor bug fixes,2.2.1 161006.J.2,- fixed inability to decrypt files in cloud storages,- updated translations