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Doko-desuka: /* Permission Errors */ Added full paths for reference.

2025-09-16T03:32:17Z

Permission Errors: Added full paths for reference.

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	# Use the File Manager to transfer the files to any standard public location on your Android device like the '''Downloads''' or '''Documents''' folder.		# Use the File Manager to transfer the files to any standard public location on your Android device like the '''Downloads''' or '''Documents''' folder (e.g. <code>/storage/emulated/0/Download/</code> or <code>/sdcard/Download/</code>).
	# Again with the File Manager, transfer the files from those standard locations '''to the desired USB storage'''.		# Again with the File Manager, transfer the files from those standard locations '''to the desired USB storage'''.

Doko-desuka: /* Tips and tricks */ Added a section on Android permissions solution

2025-09-16T03:14:44Z

Tips and tricks: Added a section on Android permissions solution

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	# Call up the context menu again and choose your action- Delete, Copy etc		# Call up the context menu again and choose your action- Delete, Copy etc


			== Permission Errors ==
			On some Android platforms you might get permission errors when trying to transfer files from an internal Kodi folder directly to some external storage like a USB flash drive.

			The solution to such cases is:

			# Use the File Manager to transfer the files to any standard public location on your Android device like the '''Downloads''' or '''Documents''' folder.
			# Again with the File Manager, transfer the files from those standard locations '''to the desired USB storage'''.

Karellen at 23:26, 13 June 2024

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	:These Special Protocols are shortcuts to the {{kodi}} file system including all the Media Sources and can be used in place of full paths when adding a Source in the File Manager.		:These Special Protocols are shortcuts to the {{kodi}} file system including all the Media Sources and can be used in place of full paths when adding a Source in the File Manager. Example use of the special protocol is shown in the image.

			[[File:special_protocol_01.jpg\|500px]]

Karellen: v21 Updates

2024-04-26T05:16:09Z

v21 Updates

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Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-01-15T23:06:12Z

Updated for v20

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Karellen: Updated for v19

2021-03-10T01:29:53Z

Updated for v19

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Karellen at 05:59, 21 July 2020

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	# From the context menu choose '''''Select All'''''		# From the context menu choose '''''Select All'''''
	# Call up the context menu again and choose your action- Delete, Copy etc		# Call up the context menu again and choose your action- Delete, Copy etc



	~~= See also =~~
	* [[Sources.xml]]
	* [[File sharing]]
	* [[Media sources]]
	* [[Special protocol]]
	* [[List of media source types]]



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Karellen: Page Overhaul

2018-07-09T08:23:23Z

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		= Introduction =
		<section begin="intro"/>The File Manager allows the maintenace of files from within {{kodi}} on platforms that have no underlying and easily accessible operating system. It will allow you to perform functions such as Move, Copy and Delete to name a few. <section end="intro"/>

		If you have {{kodi}} installed on a desktop type operating system such as Windows, or you are able to access {{kodi}} and the media folder system via a network share, there is no need to use this feature as Windows Explorer or equivelant may be easier and have more functionality to manage your files.

		If you have arrived at this page looking for details on how to set up File Sharing, then head over to '''''[[File sharing]]'''''



		= Access =
		The File Manager is accessed from the '''''[[Settings]]''''' screen.



		= Using =
		<gallery mode="packed-overlay" widths="500px" heights="283px">
		File:FileManager01.jpg\| The File Manager screen.
		File:Filemanager07.jpg\| The File Manager Context Menu.
		File:Filemanager09.jpg\| Copying files from one folder (Panel A- left) to another folder (Panel B- right)
		</gallery>


		The File Manager is a remote control friendly interface that uses an A-B panel system. For example, when copying files, Panel A (left panel) contains the original file and Panel B (right panel) will be the selected location the file is copied to.

		*'''Adding a Source''' here is the same process as adding a Source for Movies, TV Shows, Music and Pictures. Sources added here will not show in the Media Sources page and vice-versa.
		*Use the option '''Switch Media''' to send the highlighted folder as a Source to either Movies, TV Shows or Pictures. You will still need to '''''[[Adding_video_sources#Set_Content\|Set Content]]''''' on the Source for Movies and TV Shows and that Source must hold the correct class of media.
		*'''Navigate''' around the screen using the {{keypress\|up}} {{keypress\|down}} {{keypress\|left}} {{keypress\|right}} keys on your keyboard or remote control. Once an item is highlighted, use the '''''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu\|Context Menu]]''''' to see available actions.
		*'''Select multiple files''' by highlighting each item and pressing {{Button\|0}} on a remote or {{keypress\|Space}} on a keyboard. Selected files will show in a '''{{green\|green coloured font}}'''.
		*To use the '''Rename''' or '''Delete''' actions, you must enable '''''[[Settings/Media/General#Allow_file_renaming_and_deletion\|Allow file renaming and deletion]]''''' in the settings page.
		*To add {{kodi}} folders such as ''Userdata'', ''Profile'' and others as a Source, use the '''''[[Special_protocol\|Special Protocol]]''''' address. For an example use, see Step 4 in '''''[[Log_file/File_manager_access\|Debug Log Special Protocol]]'''''.



		= Tips and tricks =
		The following are typical uses of the File Manager.



		== Debug Log Access ==
		{{list\|Log_file/File_manager_access}}



		== Special Protocols ==
		{{list\|Special_protocol}}

		:These Special Protocols are shortcuts to the {{kodi}} file system including all the Media Sources and can be used in place of full paths when adding a Source in the File Manager.



		== Using Playlists ==
		To copy multiple files to another location without the need to individually select each one can be achieved with the use of '''''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]'''''.
		# Create a Smart Playlist in the Video or Music section of {{kodi}} and add filters to capture the required Movies or TV Shows, Artists, Albums or Songs
		# Back to the File Manager, add the Source that is to receive the files. This could be a network share or USB disk
		# Add the '''special://videoplaylists''' Special Protocol as a Source for Videos or '''special://musicplaylists''' for Music
		# Browse to Playlists and enter Playlist
		# Locate your playlist and '''enter''' the playlist to see the listing of titles
		# From the context menu choose '''''Select All'''''
		# Call up the context menu again and choose your action- Delete, Copy etc



		= See also =
		* [[Sources.xml]]
		* [[File sharing]]
		* [[Media sources]]
		* [[Special protocol]]
		* [[List of media source types]]




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		[[Category:File sharing]]
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	<section begin="intro"/>Kodi has a built-in filemanager which lets you transfer/copy/move/delete/rename/create files or folders on your local hard drive, or any of Kodi's supported [[file sharing]] protocols as long as you have correct permission on remote shares to read/write to all files. You also would need to setup Kodi to Allow rename and file deletion see [[Settings/Appearance#File lists]] if you wish to perform rename/delete operations.<section end="intro"/>

	~~== Managing files/folders on shares and permissions ==~~
	~~{{see\|File sharing}}~~

	~~== The file manager View ==~~
	~~Kodi File manager is similar to Windows Explorer. It allows you to do the following:~~
	* Add items to favourites
	* Copy Files and/or Folders
	* Move Files and/or Folders
	* Delete Files or Folders
	* Rename Files or Folders
	* Create Folders
	* Switch to Settings/other views
	* Calculate size of Local folders.
	When you open up File Manager, you will notice that the screen is split into two halves. The left-hand side is where you work with files and perform actions on them. The right-hand side is where you select the destination if you are copying or moving files. You can switch between the two sides by pressing {{Button\|'''<big><</big>'''}} {{Button\|'''<big>></big>'''}} on the remote or {{keypress\|left}} {{keypress\|right}} on keyboard.
	~~For Full navigation Via keyboard '''''see also:''''' [[Keyboard\|Keyboard navigation and operation]]~~

	~~== Selecting Files ==~~
	~~[[File:myfiles.jpg\|right\|500px]]~~
	~~You have the option of working with single files or multiple files at the same time.~~
	~~; Single File~~
	~~: Simply {{highlight\|select\|\|bordered=yes\|color=#CADCFB}} the file or folder you want to work with by highlighting it.~~
	~~; Multiple Files~~
	: {{highlight\|Select\|\|bordered=yes\|color=#CADCFB}} the file or folder you want to work with by highlighting it and pressing, {{Button\|'''0'''}} on''' remote''' -or- '''{{keypress\|Space}}''' on the keyboard.

	~~You will '''notice''' that the filename has turned <font style="color: #FE9A2E; font-weight: bolder;">Yellow</font>. This means that the file is selected.~~

	~~Continue to the next file that you wish to select and do the same.~~
	~~{{-}}~~

	~~== The Context Menu ==~~
	You perform actions on your files using the Context Menu. In order to use the Context Menu, Select the files that you wish to work with. Then, '''press''' the {{keypress\|C}} '''or''' {{key press\|Win}} '''button''' on keyboard or {{button\|guide}} '''on the remote'''. This will bring up the context menu, pictured on the left. The following options are available:

	~~[[File:filescontext.jpg\|300px\|right]]~~
	~~; Select All~~
	~~: Selects every file in the current folder. Pressing it again will deselect all.~~
	~~; Add to favourites~~
	~~: Adds selected to favourites menu. '''''see also:''''' [[Favourites]]~~
	~~; Rename~~
	~~: Allows you to change the name of the file.~~
	~~; Delete~~
	~~: Allows you to remove the file. Beware, Kodi does not have a 'recycle bin', so once deleted, a file is unrecoverable.~~
	~~; Copy~~
	~~: Will copy the selected file or folder to the location open on the right-hand side of the screen. Note: permissions required for the network shares operations.~~
	~~; Move~~
	~~: Will move the selected file or folder to the location open on the right-hand side of the screen. Note: permissions required for the network shares operations.~~
	~~; Make new folder~~
	~~: Will create a new folder.~~
	~~; Calculate Size~~
	~~: Displays the size of the currently selected folder.~~
	~~; Settings~~
	~~: Will Move you to Kodi settings menu~~
	~~; Go to root~~
	~~: Will switch view in file-manager to put you in root/source {{?}}~~
	~~; Switch media~~
	~~: Description {{?}}~~

	~~{{-}}~~

	~~== Tips and tricks ==~~
	* Use playlists to copy sets of files over: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=153683

	~~== Video tutorials ==~~
	~~Some basics of the file manager are explained here in a tutorial on using it to access the [[debug log]]:~~
	~~{{youtube\|Avalw93uLoM}}~~

	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Special protocol]] - Also works in the file manager.
	* [[Adding videos to the library]]
	* [[File sharing]]
	* [[Sources.xml]]
	* [[List of media source types]]
	* [[Media sources]]

	~~{{Updated\|16}}~~

	~~[[Category:File sharing]]~~
	~~[[Category:Manual]]~~
	~~[[Category:General topics]]~~

Karellen at 09:16, 20 June 2018

2018-06-20T09:16:29Z

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	<section begin="intro"/>Kodi has a built-in filemanager which lets you transfer/copy/move/delete/rename/create files or folders on your local hard drive, or any of Kodi's supported [[file sharing]] protocols as long as you have correct permission on remote shares to read/write to all files. You also would need to setup Kodi to Allow rename and file deletion see [[Settings/Appearance#File lists]] if you wish to perform rename/delete operations.<section end="intro"/>		<section begin="intro"/>Kodi has a built-in filemanager which lets you transfer/copy/move/delete/rename/create files or folders on your local hard drive, or any of Kodi's supported [[file sharing]] protocols as long as you have correct permission on remote shares to read/write to all files. You also would need to setup Kodi to Allow rename and file deletion see [[Settings/Appearance#File lists]] if you wish to perform rename/delete operations.<section end="intro"/>