Total Commander - file manager

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Total Commander for Android?

Total Commander for Android is the mobile version of the popular desktop file manager Total Commander, developed by Ghisler (www.ghisler.com).

Does this app contain ads?

No. Total Commander does not contain any advertisements.
However, the home folder includes a link called “Add plugins (download)”, which the Play Store may classify as an ad because it links to other Total Commander plugin apps.

What file operations are supported?

You can:

• Copy and move files and entire subfolders

• Rename files in place

• Create directories

• Delete files and folders (no recycle bin)

• Zip, unzip, and unRAR files

Does Total Commander support drag & drop?

Yes. You can drag and drop files by long-pressing a file icon and moving it to the desired location.

Can I edit text files?

Yes. Total Commander includes a built-in text editor.

Is there a search function?

Yes. The app offers a powerful search function, including searching within text files.

How can I select multiple files?

You can:

• Select or unselect file groups

• Tap file icons to select them

• Select a range of files using long-tap and release

Can I view and back up installed apps?

Yes. Total Commander can display a list of installed applications and allows manual app backups using a built-in plugin.

Does Total Commander support network connections?

Yes, via plugins you can access:

• FTP and SFTP servers

• WebDAV (web folders)

• Local network (LAN)

Are cloud storage services supported?

Yes. Plugins are available for cloud services such as:

• Google Drive

• Microsoft OneDrive

• Dropbox

Does the app support root access?

Yes, root support is available for core functions, but it is optional and only active on rooted devices.

What is the “SuperUser” permission used for?

The SuperUser permission allows Total Commander to work better on rooted devices. It informs the SuperUser app that Total Commander supports root features.

• It has no effect on non-rooted devices

• On rooted devices, it allows writing to system folders like /system or /data

• You will always be warned before writing to protected partitions

More information is available at:
http://su.chainfire.eu/#updates-permission

Can I send files wirelessly?

Yes. Files can be sent via Bluetooth (OBEX).

Does the app support media playback?

Yes. The built-in media player can stream content directly from LAN, WebDAV, and supported cloud plugins.

Does Total Commander have a dual-panel mode?

Yes. You can use two panels side by side or a virtual two-panel mode.

Are bookmarks and history supported?

Yes. The app supports bookmarks and keeps a directory history for easy navigation.

Can I receive files from other apps?

Yes. Total Commander can save files shared from other apps via Android’s share function.

Is the interface customizable?

Yes. You can configure the button bar for:

• Changing directories

• Running internal commands

• Launching apps

• Sending shell commands

Does Total Commander support accessibility features?

Yes. It includes optimizations for visually impaired users, such as text labels for icons.

What languages are supported?

The main app supports:
English, German, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Can I help with translations?

Yes. Public translations are managed via:
http://crowdin.net/project/total-commander

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