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Hello everyone, dear readers. Today I have again prepared for you a very interesting selection of the best, in my opinion, file managers.

Before you start studying the collection I have proposed, I want to say a few words about what is file managers and why you might need them in your mobile devices based on the popular operating system Android.

File manager (file manager) is an application for your mobile device that allows you to control various files stored in the memory of your Android gadget or on an SD card. Also the file manager (file manager) will allow you to transfer, rename, delete and perform other operations with your files.

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A very popular file manager for the Android operating system. Total commander allows you to easily manage a large array of files on your mobile device... Of all the possibilities, I will note the following, in my opinion, the most important:

1. Built-in archiver that can work with RAR and ZIP archives;
2. Built in app text editor to edit files without leaving the program;
3. Support for cloud services such as DropBox;
4. Built-in audio and video players for viewing media files directly from the application.

In my opinion, this file manager, along with the previous application, is one of the most functional and best tools of this kind for Android. Of the features, I note the following:

1. The application supports skins;
2. In addition to the standard functions for this kind, it has the ability to edit text directly from the application, using a text editor;
3. Optimized for comfortable work on tablet computers.

Another good file manager for your mobile gadget. Of the main features of this tool, I would like to note the following:

1. As in the first tool, there is a built-in archiver;
2. The ability to send files to popular social networks directly from the manager.

You can download the application to your mobile device using the link to Google play posted above.

Nice free file manager for your mobile Android gadget. Of all the features of the application, I will highlight the following:

1. Built-in image viewing and text editing tools;
2. Ability to assign "hot buttons" to perform an action;
3. The application can work with ZIP and JAR archives;
4. There is a built-in document viewer in Word format.

Another high-quality manager, this time for working with file archives in popular formats... I will note some of the possibilities:

1. The ability to connect cloud storage;
2. Support for archives in the most popular formats.

Almost all owners of phones on the Android platform are interested in what is the best file manager for Android.

Yes, today a lot of them have been invented and everyone can have different features, but to this day there is no clear answer to the question "Which one is the best?"

Therefore, it would be helpful to know what other users think of this.

V this review uses the opinions of people that they expressed in social networks and on the forums. Materials from different articles were used only to describe a particular manager.

# 1. ES File Explorer

So, the first on our list will be really the most popular file manager today, which is called "ES File Explorer".

Immense popularity this program has found for one simple reason - it is the first of its kind file manager.

Indeed, at first, Android had a standard explorer that could display files and allow you to edit and delete them.

The very fact that ES File Explorer could be seen back on Android 1.6 speaks volumes.

Therefore, it is not surprising that every second person on the forums writes about this manager.

The functionality of ES File Explorer from the very beginning was somewhat wider than that of the standard explorer. Today, developers are really trying to lead the market.

For this they are constantly changing appearance their explorer and add additional functions to it.

The main features of ES File Explorer are as follows:

• Free distribution;
• Supports work with cloud services and archive files;
• No ads;
• Convenient interface (in Russian);
• Convenient file editing.

The fact is that most of these programs exist due to the fact that the user is constantly shown just a huge amount of annoying advertising materials.

And this makes their use very inconvenient. But ES File Explorer doesn't have that. As for editing files, this should be discussed in more detail.

Editing in ES File Explorer

The interface itself looks as shown in Figure # 1.

As you can see, it is very stylish. From the very beginning, the user will see all their folders in the form of a grid (as shown in Figure 1).

By clicking on the "View" button, you can change the size of these icons.

Interestingly, the larger these icons are, the more information about each file and each folder will be displayed.

A number of actions are available for each file, including deleting, renaming, copying, and more.

As mentioned above, Explorer does a great job with archived files and allows you to either unzip required files, or work with them directly in the archive.

In principle, the user will not even notice that he has opened the archive, because it will be displayed like any other regular folder.

ES File Explorer has an automatic grouping feature. So, in the left drop-down menu there are items - "Music", "Video", "Downloads" and more.

Developers pay special attention to additional functions.

Convenient navigation is present.

Also, users like how thumbnails of files are displayed in X-plore File Manager - you can almost always understand what kind of file it is and whether it is worth opening it in full screen mode.

X-plore File Manager also knows how to work with applications - delete them. Among the small features, it should be noted opening APK files in the form of the most common ZIP.

On Google Play, X-plore File Manager has an overwhelming majority of positive ratings - an average rating of 4.5.

Interestingly, this file manager has also existed for a very long time. You can often find comments on the Internet that people have been using it since the days of Symbian.

disadvantages

Of course, everything has its drawbacks.

This also applies to the X-plore File Manager. For example, you can often come across comments that the manager does not see the memory card, the video player does not work on it, and many other minor points.

In principle, they can be found on ES File Explorer, but this happens there much less often.

It cannot be said that this is some kind of flaw, just the program is very popular and bugs are quite possible somewhere.

Anyway, most of the reviews about X-plore File Manager are overwhelmingly positive and the dual-window mode still attracts a huge number of users to this application.

Visually, you can see that X-plore File Manager has something to praise for even when working in non-dual-window mode. Each file has its extension, creation date and size written next to it.

At the top there are icons of actions that can be done with each specific file.

It is also interesting that there is a progress bar at the bottom that shows how much memory is already full. In general, all this is really convenient for a wide variety of users.

No. 3. Total commander

The good old Total Commander, which we all used at least once on our home computers.

Indeed, many years ago, this file manager attracted all of us by allowing us to see all files, even hidden ones, user-friendly interface and a huge number of very different additional functions.

It is worth saying that mobile version Total Commander, like a computer one, is not intended for ordinary users, but for the "advanced".

This can be said for the reason that it has just a huge number of small functional icons - each of them is responsible for one or another action.

Some people spend more than one hour just to understand how Total Commander works and which button is responsible for what.

But among those very "advanced" users, he is really the most popular.

Ordinary users of Total Commander can also be attracted by the lack of advertising materials, the ability to work with archive files, the interface in Russian and the fact that it is simply free.

The interface itself looks pretty solid too. As mentioned above, in addition to the main functions, the mobile Total Commander has a huge number of additional features.

As you can see in Figure 4, at the bottom of the explorer window there are the same additional buttons notorious for Total Commander.

So, there we can see a button for selecting several files, a button for archiving, deleting, saving under a different name, buttons for various sorting options and much more.

At the top are buttons for search and other additional functions.

It is interesting that all those main buttons that we can see in the picture above do not represent all the functions of Total Commander, there are many more of them. All this looks very solid.

disadvantages

As for the shortcomings, the main one is the lack of the ability to work with cloud storage.

It is quite possible that soon the developers will solve this problem, because today every fifth user uses "clouds" and because of this Total Commander is losing a rather large audience of customers.

But the main disadvantage of Total Commander is the complexity of this explorer. If you look at it from the other side, then this file manager has a huge number of functions, which makes it simply irreplaceable for many users.

Negative ratings are given only by those who simply do not need this functionality.

In any case, Total Commander accepts all files that can only be downloaded and that imply the presence of video, audio and photographic materials.

Most importantly, all this functionality is free and the program does not imply any advertising.

In fact, Total Commander is one of the most functional applications in principle, not only among file explorers.

Important! Total Commander does not freeze, sees all removable media and does not crash. So if you like the functionality and you are not afraid to deal with all the buttons of Total Commander, feel free to download it and use it for your pleasure!

You can install Total Commander in exactly the same way as any other application.

No. 4. Solid explorer

This is one of the few such programs that are not distributed free of charge. But its price is purely symbolic - 65 rubles.

In principle, you can pay for all the same wide functionality of Solid Explorer (of course, not as wide as that of Total Commander), which we will talk about later.

Interestingly, the main reason for Solid Explorer's popularity is its attractive interface.

Many people write that with it the phone looks very modern and stylish.

Some Samsung phone owners point out that Solid Explorer is the best for their devices - it fits very well.

Although, by and large, this is a completely standard explorer, which has all the standard features of such programs.

As you can see, the interface really looks very impressive. Although there are people who do not see absolutely nothing special in such an appearance.

Yet Solid Explorer is highly customizable.

For example, you can put your own unique theme in which the entire conductor will be decorated.

Among the shortcomings, one should highlight the defective Russian language. Most users from Russia and neighboring countries write that the application does not have a complete translation.

Of course, this negatively affects the popularity of this program.

Some users point out that Rooted Solid Explorer is a very dangerous tool that can cause viruses to enter the device or by accessing personal data.

The fact is that this file manager has, for example, access to calls. This means that the program can independently call someone from your phone.

Many people simply do not understand why the conductor needs such a function at all.

Still, Solid Explorer has much more advantages than disadvantages. His average rating on Google Play is 4.6. In fact, very few programs can boast of such an indicator.

Yes, this manager is not free, but it should definitely be installed by novice users. Compared to Solid Explorer, the famous ES File Explorer looks like a "food processor".

They say so because ES has a lot of additional unnecessary features. In Solid Explorer, everything is just the basics.

Work description

It should be said right away that in Solid Explorer everything is much clearer than in the same Total Commander. Therefore, this file manager is more suitable for ordinary users.

There are, obviously, the majority of them, therefore, such a huge popularity of Solid Explorer looks quite logical. By the way, this manager also has the ability to work with several windows at once.

However, in X-plore File Manager this mode is created a little better.

Additional tools include memory card analysis and internal memory... You can analyze an individual folder in the same way.

Additional tools appear when you click on each file / folder.

In general, the process of use is very simple. On the left side of the program window, you can see all available sources from which data is taken.

Here are the usual folders on a memory card or internal memory of the device, as well as cloud storage.

Each of them has a degree of utilization, which is displayed as a percentage. There is a settings button at the top of this section of the program.

The folders themselves in the main window are also displayed along with the creation date and occupied space, just like files.

The number of files in a particular folder is also shown. When you open a folder, you can see a thumbnail of each a separate file.

No. 5. File Manager by Cheetah Mobile

Interestingly, there is the usual File Manager, which is most often installed on phones by default. Most likely, File Manager will be your first file manager.

But Cheetah Mobile's File Manager is very different from standard File Explorer.

And it also differs quite strongly from all the similar programs described above.

In this case, up to one of latest updates Cheetah Mobile's File Manager was a standard explorer with a minimum of functionality.

Today, this program is a very functional explorer, which is pleasant to install and which is pleasant to use.

The differences lie in appearance. The main screen contains a library of categories, where all files are distributed.

Search for files is available, and this applies both to the shared library and to individual folders.

There is a slide-out panel on the left side, which presents the same file library and the "Shortcuts" section.

This section contains buttons for going to the "home", that is, the initial directory, network checks and more.

It is worth noting that everything here is very conveniently divided into categories. In the library, for example, there is a folder called "New files", where everything that was last in the phone's memory is presented.

There is also a folder " apk files"Where are collected setup files.

There is a section called "Bookmarks". The user can independently enter his favorite folders and files into it.

There are, of course, many additional elements as well. All of them are placed in a separate section.

Among them is a memory analyzer and checking the so-called junk files, that is, those that are not needed, but only clutter up the memory.

In the above "Shortcuts" section, there is a shortcut named "Network". It allows you to connect cloud storage or other functions related to working on the Internet to the explorer.

Importantly, archived files are supported, that is, those with the .zip and .rar extensions. The settings in this file manager are also very convenient.

In general, everything is created, as they say, for people.

What people say

Interestingly, Cheetah Mobile's File Manager score on Google Play is 4.4, but negative reviews there is very little on the page of this application.

Some of them are related to the fact that some updates were released incorrectly or were simply installed somehow incorrectly.

For example, people write that after updating the version of File Manager from Cheetah Mobile, some standard functions such as copying or moving files.

Basically, users write about what they really like this application and they will recommend Cheetah Mobile's File Manager to their friends and acquaintances.

The main benefits of File Manager from Cheetah Mobile, according to users, are as follows:

• It is possible to conveniently sort files, thanks to which you can organize everything that is in the device's memory, on removable media and on cloud storage;
• It is possible to see those files that will not be visible in other conductors;
• You can connect to a computer without physical cables;
• Can be unpacked and compressed various files;
• There are no ads and banners hated by users.

In general, the File Manager from Cheetah Mobile is also created for people and it exists on the principle of "everything ingenious is simple".

No. 6. ASTRO File Manager

Another very worthy representative of file managers. Among the advantages, you should pay attention to the well-developed work with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks.

However, this will still need to install certain extensions.

There are also convenient search files for all possible storages and individual folders in them.

A huge advantage is the support for files with the tar.gz extension, which are intended for Linux operating systems.

Of course, working with classic archives is also up to the mark.

At the same time, for all this extensive functionality, root rights are not required, the program itself can access the functions it needs.

On the other hand, it can be somewhat scary, because ASTRO File Manager, in theory, has the ability to get to secret and private functions.

But there have been no complaints from users yet.

By the way, if we talk about ASTRO File Manager reviews, then users most often highlight the following advantages of this file manager:

1. Simplicity and clarity of all functions. People write that this file manager does not need to be dealt with for hours, as it happens with some of the above conductors.
2. No freezes or glitches. Moreover, this is true even for inexpensive Chinese counterparts European mobile products.
3. The program allows you to create from already installed programs installation files, i.e. .apk, which can then be easily transferred and installed on another device.
4. Convenient interface.

As for the latter, it is worth dwelling on this and talking in more detail.

Interface

The very appearance of ASTRO File Manager looks as shown in Figure 7.

As you can see, the program has a menu that displays all files and folders, as well as installed programs.

Each of these items can be run, checked, deleted, copied and other standard functions performed with it.

There is a convenient opportunity to organize files by name, size, creation time and extension. The interface is quite friendly and fits well with the middle versions of Android.

Under the appearance latest versions this operating system ASTRO File Manager, frankly, does not fit very well. But very few users notice this.

Basically, this file manager was created according to the best traditions of the industry for the production of conductors for mobile phones. Although, he, of course, has disadvantages.

disadvantages

The main disadvantages of ASTRO File Manager, which users managed to notice and which they wrote about on Google Play and on the forums, are as follows:

• The presence of advertising materials, which often do not allow the normal viewing of various files and folders;
• Inconvenient mode for viewing photos (although this can still be reduced to individual user preferences);
• In certain models of phones, there are quite a few departures (no one can name an exact list of such models, for example, this Sony XPERIA M4);
• Problems with copying files, often the program does not see some storage media;
• Problems with moving files (quite a few comments on Google Play are dedicated to this issue).

But it is interesting that the developers of ASTRO File Manager sit on the same Google Play and read comments about their program.

They answer most of the posts about problems, advise them to write to them by mail, or simply write how to fix this or that problem.

They were also seen on some other sites. This can be seen very rarely in our time. In general, ASTRO File Manager can only attract with its friendly interface and simplicity.

But based on all the comments read, there is one simple piece of advice.

Advice: Ifimmediately after launch, it starts to crash, there are problems with copying, and so on, it is better to immediately delete it and not try to fix the problems.

Outcomes

So, above we examined 6 file managers that are very popular among users from all over the world.

Of course, all of them have certain problems and shortcomings, but this does not prevent them from occupying very high positions in the ratings of "audience sympathy".

What is the best manager?

Subtotals are as follows:

1. In favor of ES File Explorer, the absence of advertising and payment for the program's services, as well as reliability in work, proven over the years.
2. Many people like X-plore File Manager for its well-designed two-window mode. In principle, otherwise it is the most common conductor.
3. Total Commander is intended for advanced users only, beginners can simply get confused by such a variety of functions. On the other hand, if you figure it all out, Total Commander simply cannot be exchanged for anything else.
4. Solid Explorer contains all the most basic and necessary for working with files. File Manager from
5. Cheetah Mobile will appeal to those who want everything to be sorted and structured. Otherwise, it is also a normal conductor.
6. Finally, ASTRO File Manager also boasts a friendly interface, beautiful design and the ability to create installation files (in other managers it is also there, but here it is much better worked out).

And the bottom line from all this is this: most often users in their comments mentioned ES File Explorer. And the main reason for its unchanged popularity over the years is its reliability.

This program very rarely crashes.

Therefore, the yellow jersey of the leader today goes to ES File Explorer. Although, if you have time to figure out the functionality, try Total Commander.

If everything works out, you definitely won't trade it for something else!

For more information on our today's winners, check out the video below. There is also the opinion of one of the users about which one is better.

Choosing the best file manager

The best file manager for Android: TOP-6 programs

One of the significant advantages of the operating room Android systems is an open access to the file system. On some devices straight from the box, simple file managers are installed, other devices do not even have these, so file managers third party developers quite popular among users.

This article contains 3 of the best file managers for Android OS, which have extensive functionality and allow you to fully work with both your own data and system files.

File Commander

File Commander immediately greets the user with a bright and interesting design.

The application is shareware. The free version comes with ads, and in order to remove it, you need to pay an additional fee. In addition to the absence of advertising, the Premium version opens up advanced opportunities for the user:

• Access to hidden files and folders;
• The presence of a "Recycle Bin", which allows you to recover erroneously deleted data ";
• Selecting frequently used files as favorites for quick access;
• Safe mode which allows you to hide or encrypt selected files and folders;
• The ability to sort data by type and size to analyze the utilization of drives.

Immediately after launch, you will see a window with categories of files that you can work on.

By tapping on the selected storage, you can immediately access all the files and folders that are located there.

Next to everyone disk drive there is a pie chart icon, by tapping on which, you open the Memory Analyzer. This feature allows you to determine the "heaviest" files that take up the most space on the disk. The analyzer is available only for the Premium version of File Commander, but for free access there is an opportunity to use this function 3 times for informational purposes.

If your mobile device is connected to one Wi-Fi networks together on your computer, with PC File Transfer you can access your files using your browser. To do this, you need to start the PC File Transfer service and enter the address generated by the application into address bar browser on a PC.

This will give you access to all files on your PC without having to connect your smartphone or tablet to your PC using a USB cable.

Also File Commander allows you to broadcast the screen of your mobile phone to other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network with you. To start this function, you need to register via E-mail or with using google or Facebook.

Another extremely useful function File Commander is a built-in ability to convert files to various formats... In order to start the converter, you need to tap on the double arrow icon, which is located next to each of the files.

File Commander can convert not only images, but also video files, text documents and pdf. The list of supported formats is quite extensive, and for each of the files it is selected individually.

Lateral context menu allows you to quickly access categories, recent files, favorites and trash, as well as use FTP, log in to other devices through the local network, etc.

The free file manager for Android ES Explorer has a Russian interface made in blue and light gray tones, and without long preludes immediately opens users access to all available functions.

At the very top there is information about the available storage facilities and their volume. There is also a button to launch the Place Analyzer, which checks which data take up the most space on the mobile device.

After the analysis, the user can see a pie chart that graphically displays the percentage of occupied and free space. Further information about large files that "eat up" the main part is placed disk space, then about empty temporary and log files, about duplicate files located simultaneously in several directories.

By clicking on "Details" you can learn more in the selected category, as well as immediately delete all or only certain files.

The Cleanup function allows you to quickly analyze file storage and delete files from the trash, erase outdated APK installers, ad junk, downloaded files from the Download folder, cached image thumbnails. Sometimes such minor garbage can accumulate over several gigabytes.

In addition to working with local storage, ES Explorer can also work with cloud services... By clicking on the Cloud button, you can log in to popular remote storages such as Gdrive, Yandex, OneDrive, etc.

Using ES Explorer, you will be able to connect via local network to other devices via LAN, FTP or Android TV.

Also, the application allows you to get remote access to a mobile device via a PC, if both devices are connected to the same local network.

The built-in ransomware allows you to protect your data in transit, as well as when stored in the cloud. For this ES Explorer uses a special 128-bit cipher.

Besides being able to select files by category, you can also access all the information on the selected storage. To do this, click on the memory card icon located at the top of the screen next to the inscription “ Homepage". All folders and files stored on your device will open in front of you.

It can rightfully be considered a legendary product that has been known to everyone since 1993 on the Windows platform. In 2002, the program migrated to Microsoft and eventually expanded to Windows platforms Mobile and Android.

Total Commander has a dark interface in Russian by default, but if desired, the user can completely change the appearance of the application for himself in Settings. You can change not only the background color and control elements, but also font styles and sizes, line heights, and the appearance of icons. Alternatively, you can simply change the interface theme from dark to light.

The home screen provides access to shared files on the internal storage. You can also separately get quick access to the downloads folder and photos, go to the root directory file system, go to your favorites in Bookmarks or open the full list of applications for quick removal.

At the bottom of the display is a fixed button bar:

• Select;
• Copy / move;
• Archive;
• Delete;
• Sort;
• Add / change button.

File selection in Total Commander is very interesting. In addition to the fact that you can select files with a long tap on the icon, you can also select or deselect from certain files, by name or extension. An option to invert the selection is also available.

The copy function allows you not only to move files within the storage, but also to send them through wireless technologies Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

You can sort the data by name, extension, size, date and time.

You can assign various commands as additional buttons, including changing a folder, internal commands, launching the application, etc.

Separate folders can be bookmarked by clicking on the star icon at the top of the screen.

After tapping on the "Add Bookmark" button, by default you will be prompted to save the current folder to Favorites. You can agree or choose another. In addition to saving to bookmarks, you can also save the folder on the home screen for quick access.

The multiple folders button next to Bookmarks is responsible for viewing the folder history. There you can track which folders you were browsing with with Total Commander, as well as make a quick transition to the selected directory.

Also Total Commander pleases with its extensive search functionality. In addition to searching by filename or extension, you can also search for files that contain specific text, files by date of creation and modification, as well as by size.

In addition to the main functionality, the capabilities of Total Commander can be expanded using plugins that can be installed additionally. This approach looks justified, because some of the functions that come with applications "out of the box" may not be required by certain users of the application.

Here you can also personalize the application and additionally install only the functionality that you need.

FTP server plugins are available for download, a sync plugin with Google drive, plug-in LAN connection, etc.

The presented applications have all the necessary basic and interesting advanced functionality that allows you not only to manage files, but also to clean the disk from unnecessary data, work with cloud storage, etc.

Of course, there are tons of apps of this kind on Google Play, but these trio are proven and reliable leaders who have received user acclaim.

(Downloads: 3641)
Version 4.1.6.7.2 (Downloads: 5962)
ES File Manager is one of the most popular file managers available to Android users, and rightly so, as it offers many features for file management. The app covers basic file controls with an explorer window for copying, pasting, deleting and moving files. The sidebar offers access to your favorite folders, available storage areas, a multimedia gallery, a lightweight media player, and an archive tool. In addition, the application can serve as a client for a cloud storage service.

ASTRO Cloud & File Manager (free)
Version 4.9.1(Downloads: 3991)

ASTRO Cloud & File Manager is another popular and powerful file management solution for Android. As the name suggests, ASTRO includes a local file manager and cloud data management functions, which means you can manage your device's internal storage files, SD card, and cloud storage service. With default settings, the app offers to use the entire screen for scrolling and searching for files, while side panel appears in specific locations and includes additional tools such as Application Manager, SD Card Analyzer, and User Preferences.

Solid explorer
Version 2.2.8(Downloads: 3204)

Solid Explorer is nothing short of an impressive file manager for Android that brings a 2-panel interface to mobile devices... Two independent windows, combined with drag and drop support, make copying and moving files incredibly fast, and you can also use the panel to browse popular cloud storage services like Drive, Dropbox and SkyDrive. Solid Explorer includes support for archived files, including .zip, .tar, and rar. Don't forget about indexed search and Root Explorer mode for Root users.

Root Explorer (3.99$)
Android 3.0 Version 4.1.4 (Downloads: 2235)

Speed ​​Software Root Explorer is a trusted name in Android file management. Designed primarily for users with super-user rights or "root" access to their devices, Root Explorer provides access to the deepest levels of the Android file system, including application data. In addition, Root Explorer also covers basic file management functionality with a good range of advanced features, including built-in support for most archive formats (.zip, .tar and .rar), cloud data management, application management, text editor, and database viewer. SQL.

Explorer (free)

Version: 3.3.6 (Downloads: 1330)

The younger brother of Root Explorer, Explorer is a free file manager that comes with all the standard tools and several features of Root Explorer. In addition to the basic file management operations in the multi-tabbed interface, Explorer offers a number of additional services, including file management from the cloud (Drive, Dropbox), as well as support for archived files .zip, .tar, .rar and a text editor.

Total Commander (free)
Version 2.80 (Downloads: 4319)

The name Total Commander should be familiar to most desktop users as an already popular third-party file manager for stationary computers... The program has now turned into an Android app, bringing the distinctive two-panel Total Commander system to mobile users. This application makes copying, pasting and comparing files and folders especially easy to use. Main functions: multiple choice, sorting by filename, history, bookmarks, and a lightweight media player among the additional features, there are also plugins for working with FTP and LAN support.

Ghost Commander (free)
Version 1.54 (Downloads: 1053)

Ghost Commander, as the name suggests, is a file manager inspired by Total Commander, but has its own interpretation of the Android navigation system. It should be noted that Ghost Commander supports a variety of hotkeys based on the physical buttons of the phone. This solution will allow you to quickly access different functions using physical buttons. In addition, the application supports FTP and native users.

File Manager X-Plore (free)
Version 3.73.01 (Downloads: 2679)
Full version 3.62.00 (Downloads: 2246)

Reminiscent of the old XTree file manager, X-Plore is a 2-panel file manager with buttons and functions displayed in a separator column in the center of the screen. Similar to Total Commander, the two-panel interface makes comparing and moving files easy and quick, but the main difference is that X-Plore's folders act like the additional Folders panel in Windows Explorer by expanding subfolders in a list. The built-in player, archive creation and decompression, as well as LAN and network storage support are just a few of the additional features.

File Expert (free)
Version 6.2.4(Downloads: 2292)

File Expert is a multi-tabbed media-oriented file manager that does things differently from other applications. File Expert automatically searches for videos, music, pictures and documents, and then presents you with files sorted by tabs for quick access, with support user-defined tags and folders. The Folders tab is a more traditional File Explorer view, while My Documents includes utilities such as System Cleaner, file shredder and plugin manager for applying extensions.

Explorer (free)

To work correctly, you need to install all 3 files!
(Downloads: 1224)
(Downloads: 772)
(Downloads: 653)

Known as "File Explorer" or FX, the application offers a nice interface that starts with a single window displaying bookmarks, files and additional resources. You can then open new windows that can be viewed in split view, a la Total Commander, although you can create more windows to combine multiple tabs and interface styles. The app includes a thumbnail viewer, a text editor, SMB Wi-Fi sharing support, and an optional Root Explorer plugin.

The file manager is one of the most important applications in a smartphone. You can use it to view and find downloaded files, manage storage space, move files, and more. Not everyone likes to organize files because it's boring, but everyone needs a file manager. Provided here best apps to view files and file managers for Android.

Amaze File Manage is relatively new and good enough. It is open source code and a lightweight interface, especially for those who just need to view files. It has Material Design, SMB file sharing, a built-in application manager, and more. This manager includes the most important functions without being cumbersome. You can download it for free, and if you want to help the developers, use in-app purchases.

Astro is one of the oldest file managers for Android. Throughout its history, it has had ups and downs. However, it has always been a good choice. Of the functions, it is worth noting support for SD cards, support cloud storage, file compression, application management, and support for unpacking archives (ZIP and RAR). You will also get an intuitive and beautiful Material Design interface. The app is completely free and ad-free. The developer has also posted a beta version if you want to try new features before others.

Asus File Manager

It's not every day that you see apps from a smartphone manufacturer on the list of the best. But Asus's file manager is really good. The app has a clean and simple interface with LAN support and SMB, cloud storage support, support different types files, archiving support and much more. This is absolutely free app without any in-app purchases. The only downside is the lack of root access and a few advertisements.

FX File Explorer is a relatively new file manager. It has all the usual functions. Including a function for managing media and files, support for multiple windows, network storage such as FTP, and even support for encrypted zipped files. There's even a text editor and support for unpopular archives like GZip, Bzip2, and 7zip. It has no ads and does not track your devices. it a good choice for those who want to ditch ES File Explorer.

MiXplorer Silver - File Manager

MiXplorer Silver is the newest file manager on this list. The list of features is pretty impressive. You get standard features like file browsing, cloud storage support, and HTML browsing. There are some niche features including EPub, MobiPlacket and support PDF reading as well as file encryption. There are many plugins that increase the functionality, For example, if you need archiving support, you can install the corresponding plugin. The application does not have free version so be sure to use trial period to decide whether you like it or not.

MK Explorer (File Manager)

MK Explorer is another good file manager. It is a simple manager with few functions. It's perfect for you if you're looking for something simple. It has a Material Design interface, basic file management functions (copy, paste, delete, SD card support for Lollipop 5.0+) and root access. There is also support for 20 languages, built-in text editor, gallery and music player. The application has not been updated for a long time, so I recommend it only to smartphones with old version Android like Lollipop or Marshmallow.

Root Explorer - long time was popular with root users. It is not the most up-to-date application, but it is updated frequently. In these updates new interface, new features and stability improvements. With this manager you will have root access to the partition (if your smartphone is rooted), which allows you to do whatever you want. The app has tools like a binary XML viewer, the ability to change the owner and groups of a file, MD5 support, and more.

Solid explorer

Solid Explorer is gaining popularity and it's clear why. It has a Material Design interface, cloud support, Roo access, FTP, SFTP, WebDav, SMB and CIFS support, archiving and compression support, Chromecast support, and even themes. This is the absolute leader in the number of functions that can only be in a file manager. You can try it for free for two weeks. Then you have to pay 99 rubles. I recommend this manager first of all. I think it is the best for Android.