ES File Explorer was just sorta "there" on my Mi Box, and although it gets things done, it's terrible to navigate (not to mention hated for so many reasons).
I'm aware you can sideload just about anything, but I'm really looking for a file manager that plays nicer with D-PAD input and can access the cloud (Dropbox, GDrive, etc).
X-Plore
Total Commander is great. Works well with the d-pad and has plug-ins for extra functionality.
It's amazing how ES went from a decent straight forward file management app to a huge bloated shitshow. ES why are you popping up asking to analyze apps ? The only reason you exist is to sideload Kodi before it was on the play store.
Solid explorer replaced ES Explorer for me
MiXplorer from XDA is my favourite. Not sure about Dads though.
X-Plore
I have developed TvExploer - An android TV exclusive File explorer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepakpk.tvexplorer&hl=en
Feedback always welcome.
I love using FX on my phone, and it looks like it's available for ATV.
Indeed, make sure you disable ES else it can still function as a spammer. For those who don't know, ES File Explorer injects spam into your device:
Just recently used ES again a few week back and I couldn't believe how shitty they made it. Thanks for the recommendations
Alternatively, you can install an older version of the apk (before the bloatware became bad) that is more AndroidTV-friendly. Here's a resigned version so it doesn't auto-update to the newer, bloatier version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzdcRBnvjoinV0pDT2VGV3hLVVU/view
I sideload ES Pro. It has an icon in Leanback, and is just as good as the old ES was, without the bullshit.
Thank you!
X-plore works great has support for Google Drive, and Dropbox and is easy to navigate with a remote. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore