package icon

Little File Explorer

Android 1.0+ mini simple file manager/explorer
New in version 4.18
- re-release only!! fix version code metadata (version code broken since v4.16)
- v4.17
- Fix file cannot open when external app checks Uri permissions
- Add toast notification for when file cannot be deleted
- v4.16
- fix read / write grant issues on file:// uri
- lower android version to 4.4 for giving out content:// uri
- revert back button to ascii code for consistency
- switch to sparse array to reduce memory usage
A small, simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

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

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

Supports Android 1.0+

Currently under 40 KB.

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

You can visit the official webpage at https://martinmimigames.github.io/projects/little-file-explorer/index.html

Features

- FOSS software (Free and Open Source)
- Small (< 40 KB)
- Basic file operations (Cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)
- File name filter
- Name, Modified Time, File Size sort
- Hidden File toggle
- Drive menu to switch between internal and sdcard storage
- Multi-share function
- File/folder path copying
- Minimum permissions
- System/Light/Dark Theme toggle
- MD5 checksum generation and verification

Issues

Issues and pull requests are always welcome!

You can submit issues the following ways:

- via Github Issues at https://github.com/martinmimigames/little-file-explorer/issues
- via email: martinmimigames@gmail.com

Made by Martinmimigames! :)

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

Download F-Droid
  • Version 4.18 (20) suggested Added on Apr 22, 2025

    This version requires Android 1.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 37 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 4.15 (17) - Added on Mar 30, 2024

    This version requires Android 1.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 37 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 4.14 (16) - Added on Dec 01, 2023

    This version requires Android 1.0 or newer.

    It is built by F-Droid and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.

    Download APK 37 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log