In June 2017, at a conference for Apple developers showed a new application for its devices called “Files”.
Today I came across it in one of the folders on my iPhone and tried to remember how many times I have used this pseudo-cloud storage aggregator throughout its existence.
And I remembered: never. Do you remember that you have such an important program, according to Apple, on your iPhone or iPad?
The Files were doomed from the start
Let's remember what it all is, since this program takes up valuable space on our iOS devices.
By creating Files, Apple tried to make it easier to work with various cloud storage services, such as its iCloud, so that the user could manage all files from one program.
In fact, the “Files” application was supposed to perform the functions of a Finder, a kind of file manager, only not for local files on the device, but for pictures, photos, documents, archives and other things stored in the “clouds”.
At first, the application only worked with iCloud, and the guys from Cupertino promised that support for other storages would be added in the very near future. We didn’t lie: at some point it became possible to link your Dropbox account to “Files”.
And that was the end of it.
Neither Yandex Disk, nor Megashare - there is no way to attach any other storage to the application. I remember imagining how “Files” worked like standard application“Mail”, when there is a choice from many services.
Now is the time to admit that the idea of collecting everything network files in one place it’s good, but Apple implemented it very crookedly.
Judge for yourself:
- many files ( archives, for example) the application sees them, but cannot open them
- there are more advanced and convenient analogues from third-party developers, such as Documents from Readdle
- for most cloud storage there are separate applications in App Store, which are an order of magnitude better than “Files”
A short survey of colleagues confirmed: “Files” is used in daily work completely useless application.
And in general, most programs and applications themselves perfectly save their data in iCloud directly, so that you can easily access them from another Apple device.
Well, don’t forget about Handoff.
What to do with this application?
Alas, the most realistic scenario for using the “Files” application is to upload audio tracks there in uncompressed flack format and listen to them, launching them one at a time: “Files” can play this format.
True, I'm not sure that anyone would want to bother like that.
Looks more realistic such a scenario: long tap on the icon, application deletion mode, tap on the cross, the “Files” application is deleted like a bad dream.
Do you think Apple will ever remember this unsuccessful experiment with a cloud storage aggregator? Or maybe you actively use this application every day?
Tell us in the comments how you do it. Maybe Yabloko did everything right?
For anyone mobile device necessary file manager. On iPhones, this problem is especially acute, since Apple company is famous for its habits of creating devices that interact perfectly with all American brand products, but have very problematic contacts with third-party manufacturers.
There are two types of file managers for iPhone: programs that run on the computer, and applications that are installed on the iPhone itself. Naturally, their purpose is different, because computer utilities must ensure file transfer between the iPhone memory and the PC itself, but mobile applications needed to work with documents directly on the gadget.
Computer file managers
To transfer data from iPhone to PC and vice versa (in other words, to synchronize devices), a proprietary utility is usually used. Apple's iPhone file manager is called iTunes. Actually, this is the only official manager for iPhone. All other applications are developed by third parties.
iTunes main window
iTunes allows you to transfer files between your computer and iPhone, as well as all other Apple gadgets. You can transfer any data: it can be pdf documents, multimedia content, or contacts. You can transfer information between any devices, so iTunes is universal solution for iPhone, MacBook, and many other devices.
In addition, it is a huge multimedia storage. There is always data here that will definitely be of interest to users: tens of thousands of films and audio tracks, applications, games and much more. All this can be transferred to your iPhone in just a few clicks.
In general, a lot of useful things can be said about this manager, which is what we tried to do in, and within the framework of this article we will continue to reveal the capabilities of other programs.
iTools File Manager
This is a third-party application for your computer, which is the best analogue of the official iTunes. This manager works much more stable than the original program and eliminates all sorts of glitches that are so characteristic of it. In addition, its functionality is somewhat broader: you can freely transfer PDF documents to iBooks, make program backups, and much more.
iTools main window
Uploading a photo via iTools is not difficult, because... An intuitive interface makes transferring files as simple and understandable as possible, even for a baby. Through this manager you can also synchronize your computer, iPhone and others Apple devices, which is very convenient from the point of view of organizing work.
One of the useful features of the application for working with data is the “Desktop” section. On the “Icons” tab, here you can work with the iPhone desktop and synchronize in real time. Folders can be created, moved, deleted, renamed, and various objects can be placed in them. There is an opportunity to reset backup copy iPhone desktop files to your computer to avoid data loss.
File manager for iPhone
Here the situation with the transfer and viewing of documents and objects, including pdfs, is somewhat different. The iPhone does not have a built-in manager, so you have to resort to third-party solutions to conveniently transfer any data between devices and transfer it within the gadget itself.
You can edit only a few types of data through the standard iFile viewer: txt, doc, docx, rtf, htm, html, sql. Through third-party solutions, you can edit pdf documents, repack archives, and do much more.
iFile - Screenshots
The application also has its own twist: you can transfer any files to your iPhone via the web interface. This is especially true for small documents in pdf format and archives that will reach the device “over the air” in a couple of seconds. Data can also be transferred in the opposite direction, you just need to activate the web server function in the phone itself. And then you can view any directory on your phone from your computer and transfer any document to it.
iStorage File Manager
To load information into the application, just copy the data to the Documents folder through any computer file manager. Then you should go to the same folder on your smartphone and select required file. The program will open it in a suitable editor and allow you to view and edit it. It is worth noting the convenient display of information on a mobile device.
There are several popular formats for e-books on the Internet. The most popular: fb2, epub and PDF. DjVu is much less common, not everyone knows about it, but nevertheless it is a significant format, so I cannot ignore this topic on our site.
What is DjVU?
DjVu– a lossy image compression technology designed specifically for storing manuscripts, books, and magazines. Particularly appreciated in areas where exact matching is required e-book from paper.
Here are a couple of examples:
b) the student needs an electronic textbook in which the formulas will not be distorted. That is why there is a lot of educational literature in the DjVu format.
Plus everything DjVu format due to its algorithms it is more compact and convenient for fast transmission over the network.
How to open DjVu in iOS?
By default, DjVu cannot be opened on an iPhone or iPad. Therefore, it is necessary to have some third party program from the App Store. I will list the most interesting options.
Kybook Reader
A popular reader from Russian authors. She understands not only DjVu, but also a bunch of other formats. The only BUT: to add support for formats such as DjVu or CHM, you need to make an in-app purchase “Upgrade to Pro version”. The program is very worthy and if you need a combine for reading, then this is the best choice.
Unfortunately, the program has a problem with DjVu. Although it opens all files, it is not very comfortable to read them in the program. There is no scaling, DjVu processing looks like a hastily made feature.
For the sake of DjVu Pro version you shouldn’t activate it... But if you already have it, then why not use the function?
iBouqiniste
Another multifunctional e-reader with an old-school design: shelves like in the first versions of iBooks. iBouqiniste processed all test files correctly. The program makes page division and even in the “two sheets per screen” format, reading DjVu books is extremely convenient.
Happy reading everyone! :)
You've connected your iPhone or iPad to your Windows computer, but nothing Windows Explorer, nor in iTunes do you see everything that is in the memory of your device? How to connect an iPhone or iPad like a regular one external drive USB? And is this possible without jailbreak? Yes, using PhoneBrowse, for example.
PhoneBrowse is a free tool for Windows that allows you to view and manage files on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod without jailbreaking your devices. With this program, you can even add, delete or rename all types of files stored on your iOS device. All this in a fairly simple but very nice user interface, stylized for Mac OS X.
Download and install PhoneBrowse on your Windows computer, connect your device, and off you go. The tool will automatically detect the connected device and scan it file system. You will then see five different tabs, the first of which displays general information about the connected device, including battery percentage, OS version and memory status.
The process of adding and deleting files through PhoneBrowse is simple and fast. For this purpose, the “Import” and “Delete” buttons are provided. And you can add it like separate file, and the entire folder. To copy files from the device to your computer, there is an “Export” button. You can also create new folders and rename files. You can also view the file structure through PhoneBrowse installed applications.
As mentioned above, the tool is available for free and works on various Windows versions– from XP to 8 and 8.1.
By the way, if you want to know how you can share files between Windows, OS X and iOS using wireless connection, read .
Have a great day!
The Files app on iOS 11 is a high-quality storage for documents on your iPhone or iPad. You can use it just like Finder on a Mac. You can create different folders for downloading and storing different types files: photos, PDF files, text documents, etc.
Previously, photos could only be saved in Photos, and text documents could only be saved in Notes. But now you can create different folders for inspirational photos, recipe PDFs, and more. Plus, the Files app can be connected to iCloud and Dropbox, and your documents will be synced across all devices.
Saving to Files on iOS 11 has also been improved. It's enabled by default, offered as an option everywhere, and works much better than Save to iCloud on iOS 10. iPad files You can even drag and drop them, and they will be instantly saved into the application.
1. UseWITHguard V Files
Step 2: A window with options will pop up. On the bottom line, select Save to Files.
Step 3: A list of folders that you have created in the Files application will appear.
Step 4: Select the folder where you want to save the file. Then click Add.
The file will be saved to the selected folder.
2. Drag files toiPad
Sometimes the window with saving options simply does not pop up. Images on pages in Safari are a great example. In such cases, you can simply drag and drop files.
Step 1: Open the Files app on your iPad in Split View.
Step 2: Then long-press the file you want to save and drag it to any folder in the Files app.
If the file has a suitable format (image, PDF, Text Document), it will be saved to your device.
Use tags for sorting
In addition to folders, you can also use tags. To do this, hold down the file and select Tags.
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