ImMobile includes a powerful built-in File Manager based on a modified version of ImFileDialog by dfranx. It provides a simple, touch-friendly, in-place file management experience.

Below is a guide to help you understand how to use the File Manager effectively.

The top bar is divided into three main sections:

• Left Arrows: Navigate backward and forward through folder history.
• Path Input Field: Enter or paste paths manually. Supports environment variables (e.g., %temp%, %systemroot%).
  • ⚠️ On locked UWP systems, you may need to grant file access for full navigation.
• Up Arrow: Navigate to the parent directory.
• Three Dots Button: Opens a folder options menu, designed for touch use.
  • Includes options like:
    • Copy path
    • Paste
    • Navigate dialog (Goto)
    • Bookmark
• Goto Dialog: A popup for easier path navigation, especially for long or complex paths where the inline input may struggle.

• Search Field: Click the search button to start.

  (Avoids performance issues from live search.)

• Eye Icon: Toggles thumbnail previews for image files.
  • Off by default to reduce performance overhead.
  • When enabled, image previews are displayed.

• File Name Input: Used when selecting or saving files.
• Filter Dropdown: Choose file types to show (e.g., images, packages).
  • Select "All Files" to show everything, like Windows Explorer.

This is where all the content appears.

• Each file/folder entry has two parts:
  • Icon (Left): Tap to open a context menu with quick actions.
  • Name (Right): Displays the file or folder name.

📱 Designed for touch use – tapping the icon is quicker and more precise than using long press.

• Files: Options like Copy, Preview (for images), Details, Install (for packages like .appx, .msix, etc.)
• Folders: Option to Open, Bookmark, etc.
• Double-Tap Support: Exists but may be less consistent on touch devices.

• Displays a hierarchical view of your folder structure.
• Includes Quick Access to:
  • Local files
  • Temp folders
  • Bookmarked locations

Offers fast and efficient navigation without loading all folder contents.

• The File Manager caches results for fast loading and quick search.
• Cache refreshes on navigation but is persistent otherwise.
• When changes are made outside the manager (e.g., by another tool), a cache indicator will appear.

📌 Click the indicator to manually refresh the current folder if you don’t see expected updates.