The best third-party file managers for Android

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Total Commander

Like the desktop app, Total Commander enables you to drag and drop individual files and entire subdirectories within your device's internal storage. Take it a step further by downloading plug-ins from Total Commander's website to enable features like FTP and SFTP access and uploads to Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. The app offers customization features akin to that of a desktop app, too, including the ability to configure font size and type, switch between Dark and Light modes, and enable notification sounds. There is a bit of a learning curve for navigating the file structure, as Total Commander utilizes arrows around the interface's edges. However, they become more straightforward after a bit of use.

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Solid Explorer

Keep it simple with Simple File Manager Pro. Like Solid Explorer, the app is designed within the Material Design schematic, including using one floating action button to add a new file or folder. Simple File Manager Pro only works with localized files, however, and though it doesn't offer access to exterior cloud accounts, you can navigate root files, SD cards, and USB files within the app. There's a password protection feature, and a light file editor that lets you edit and print text files. It's also a very light app, weighing in at only 2.4 MB.

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Simple Calendar

Keep it simple with Simple File Manager Pro. Like Solid Explorer, the app is designed within the Material Design schematic, including using one floating action button to add a new file or folder. Simple File Manager Pro only works with localized files, however, and though it doesn't offer access to exterior cloud accounts, you can navigate root files, SD cards, and USB files within the app. There's a password protection feature, and a light file editor that lets you edit and print text files. It's also a very light app, weighing in at only 2.4 MB.

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metago.net ASTRO File Manager

Astro File Manager is a file browser that feels like it's hooked into the system. The app offers a quick look at what's taking up room on your internal storage from the first screen. There are helpful bookmark links for tackling files and folders by category and information on the origin date—long-press on the interface to bulk select files and folders to delete or move around. There's also a Favorites feature for accessing files and a "clean" feature that offers suggestions on what to remove to free up space.

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5

FX File Explorer

FX File Explorer is a sound file browser. You can easily search files by name and type, and a straightforward cleaning feature that points you to the files and folders taking up the most space without attempting to analyze their significance in your usage. FX File Explorer can open archived files, too, and it even works with more sophisticated Android-based devices, like Android TV. You'll need to pay for FX Plus to unlock file sharing over Wi-Fi, network access, and cloud storage access. But you can opt into a 7-day trial of those premium features before you commit.

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Material Files

Once you fire it up, Material Files picks up on whether you're running dark or light mode, and you can choose between the old Material design or the latest flavor. For those who want a file explorer that opens on one particular directory every time, Material Files lets you set a default directory or bookmark other files and folders that you often access. Material Files also allows you to adjust individual permissions for each file, and there's even a built-in ID3 tag editor for compatible audio files.

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MiXplorer

MiXplorer is a fan-favorite file browser that was recently packaged with all of its add-ons for a mere $4.49. MiXplorer Silver has everything you could need for Android file management—so much so, that it could be a little overwhelming at first.

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