Has Microsoft finally given the level of access that we need? Would we be finally able to see hidden files, proper file attribution, ability to search PDF files?
Has Microsoft finally given the level of access that we need? Would we be finally able to see hidden files, proper file attribution, ability to search PDF files?
I don't expect it to happen... too bad. It's gonna be a little better, but still not open.
Who are "we"?Has Microsoft finally given the level of access that we need?
why would you want/need a file explorer that has access to phone files unless you intend to hack it? all that would do is leave an openning for viruses.. nothing more.
Well, here are some reasons.
First - because why the hell not. I like the freedom and the feeling that you CAN do something. Even if I don't want to roam around the file system or change things, the thought that I can satisfies me.
And I like it way more to be able to do something even if it's useless (which this isn't), than to be restricted.
Second - fixing file atributes and stuff. One of the things I hate the most is having to fix all the metadata on my PC. So there's a huge time-loss in the process of connecting your phone, transfering data to the PC (I think you can't do it directly while the files are on the phone), changing everything, then porting it back.
Pictures, videos, music, archives, or anything else.
Third - I like to see how things work. Every now and then I find myself looking at the Windows directory on my PC, searching for something interesting. Trying to figure out what is what, and how it all works. I'd like to do the same on my phone. I was able to do it actually on my Nokia N8 (Symbian), and, man, was it fun!
Fourth - yeah, hacks, why not. And by this I'm talkin all the modification on the system, wether it's good (custom fixes, or anything) or bad (piracy / cracking stuff / real hacks).
I understand most people don't care about those things, but ignoring the other group of people who actually do is plain dull. It shouldn't be top priority, but somewhere on the to-do list.
I already said it before. Nowhere has it been said, WP is for these people, and Android is for the others. Nor will it ever be said, because both MS or Google (or anyone else) aren't stupid enough to just cut off a group of users. They are trying to please everyone they can. OFC, Android has some features WP doesn't have and I would be better off with Android if that's important to me. But it's not, it's just something that would be nice to have.
Also, I too like the simplicity of WP and the design, so I'd rather stay here.
And I don't understand why do you people want WP to stay so less features. That doesn't make it good, and adding more features doesn't automaticly remove the simplicity.
Another thing is, I believe most OSes (especially iOS, Android, and WP) are pretty simple, so anyone can learn the most basic things in a matter of minutes. So you can't say Android is complicated and WP is simple.
I already said it before..... is complicated and WP is simple.
It's not there and given MS' lock-down attitude on windows phone, I can bet my dog that it is never going to be there.