The FAQ is always under development, please feel free to suggest items to add to it based on your experience with the product. Send suggestions to android@nextapp.com.

How do I select files/items? Files or other items may be selected by long pressing on them, pressing the [+] button at the top of the screen, or by dragging your finger horizontally across the item.

I'm having trouble creating a Windows (SMB) connection to a computer or network appliance (e.g. router). FX defaults to using the SMB2 protocol for security reasons, and some older devices may not support it. If you have trouble connecting to a device, try editing the connection, selecting the "Advanced" tab and forcing use of the legacy SMB1 protocol.

Why is using SMB1 "Not Recommended"? SMB1 has been deprecated by Microsoft for security reasons. Newer versions of Windows are rapidly discontinuing support for it. FX thus uses the SMB2 protocol by default for Windows network connections. Some older devices, most notably internet appliances such as wireless routers support SMB but are limited to SMB1, so you may be required to use it if you wish to connect to such a device.

Why does FX require each of its various Android permissions? FX requires the following permissions: