Little File Explorer

Now under GPL-3.0-only License

A simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

It provides multiple functions, including copy and pasting files, multi-file share, etc. More information available in Features section below.

Supports Android 1.0+

Open-sourced and publicly-viewable code for anyone worrying about being locked in or privacy invasion.

Previous known as Simple File Explorer (but from martinmimigames).

Important features:

- Free

- Small (< 40 KB)

- Basic file operations (Cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)

- File name filter

- Name and Modified Time sort

- Easy switch between sdcard and internal storage

- Multi-share function

- File/folder path copying

- Minimum permissions

- Dark/light theme toggle

- md5 checksum generation and verification

Source code available on Github.

sample picture

Newest version: v4.15 (Updated on 2024-03-25)

Update Log:

v4.15:
    - Fixed copying pasting not working properly in some cases
    - Fixed having grey area in cursors on some text inputs
    - Shrunk size
    - Reworded notification

v4.14:
    - Fixed filter bug causing crash on startup
    - Fixed file not opening on some apps (missing metadata)
    - Fixed file size calculation incorrect
    - Now clear text input when create new folder
    - More natural-looking back button
    - Removed unused notification about invalid folder name
    - Now uses Future for concurrency management (less race condition)

v4.13:
    - Fixed # in file name error
    - Added follow system dark mode
    - Fixed crash when open details of large files
    - Fixed error when empty clipboard
    - Now clear filter when entering/exiting folder
    - Added invalid name warning when creating/renaming files

v4.12:
    - added md5 checksum calculation and verification (details page)
    - theme is now toggle-based (burger menu)
    - app now forget last path (feature reverted)

v4.11:
    - Fix crashing if last exited on a non-existing folder
    - Fix unable to exit folders with access denied
    - Added details page for files
    - Added light mode (follows system settings)
    - Added sorting by file size
    - Moved storage info to the bottom
    - Added slight padding to dialogs

v4.10:
    - Added "toggle hidden" option (available in menu button)
    - Added File/Folder name filtering (available on top bar)
    - Added display sorting (name, last modified time) (available in menu button)
    - Added file path remembering on app exit
    - Re-added share button in open list options
    - Fixed delete confirmation screen being full screen

v4.9:
    - Fixed sticky selection state after leaving app
    - Fixed concurrent directory list modification
    - Removed share button from file option menu
    - Added duplicate folder warning when creating new folder
    - Changed rounding system for storage size display
    - Always update storage list quick switch display
    - Now use cache thread pool for reducing idle cpu usage and increase performance

v4.8:
    - Allow folder path to be copied to clipboard
    - Fixed incorrect handling after path copying
    - Fixed delete conformation button being pushed out by long list
    - Fixed copying to incorrect directory when moved directory while in progress

v4.7:
    - Added multi-share option (sdk 4+)
    - Added file path copy option
    - Allow open file with default apps
    - Reduced open list button size
    - Capitalised buttons
    - Changed opener text

v4.6:
    - Fixed not opening when no sdcard inserted

v4.5:
    - smaller apk
    - fixed quick selection overlap with menu list
    - opening file request by other app now have open prompt
    - changed audio png
    - back button now go back to parent folder if available
      

You can download from the following ways:

Get it on F-Droid

Get it on Github

Get it from website (apk v4.13)

Get it on MGGames Downloader

Sorry if the above methods doesn't suit you.