Many applications have been created for the operating system that allow you to manage files. You can find out which of them are the best in this article dedicated to the most interesting and attractive file managers for Android.

Total Commander is one of the oldest and most famous file managers, which first appeared on computers and was later ported to Android. On the latter, the application offers a wide range of functionality: in addition to basic features such as copying, pasting, renaming, there is also work with ZIP and RAR archives, built-in text editor, file search, optional FTP client, WebDAV support and even a media player.

Main functionality of ES Explorer:

• file manager - basic operations and storage viewing;
• multimedia player for viewing videos and images;
• support for cloud storage;
• support ZIP archives and RAR;
• viewing files from using Bluetooth;
• built-in task manager with process management.

Among the interesting additional features It is worth noting clearing the cache and editing autorun - you can prevent some applications from loading when the device starts. The ES Explorer interface is completely Russified.

File Explorer is a balanced file manager with many features and a pleasant interface. Recently, the program has implemented support for “material” design with all its beauties and nice animations. Among the most interesting features of File Explorer:

• transfer files between devices via Wi-Fi Direct or NFC;
• the ability to control the application via a web interface from a computer;
• convenient home screen with everything the necessary files and folders;
• multi-window mode for conveniently managing files in several folders at the same time.

The main version of Solid Explorer is paid application, but upon first download, the developers give 14 days of free use. Also, the modern application has a fresh interface.

Root Explorer is a must-have application for those who have . With the help of this file manager you can go into the deepest jungles file system Android. The functionality of the program is very rich in what geeks and operating room enthusiasts might like Android systems: support for multiple tabs, running scripts, remounting partitions, working with access rights, viewing details installation files APK and binary XML, creation of symbolic links, ability to open files in different applications, MD5 viewing and creation of shortcuts to files on the desktop.

All the basic functions inherent in file managers are also present - from working with archives (including their creation) to group renaming or moving files. Root Explorer is not free, but it offers a lot of functionality for its price. However, all this is only for owners of “rooted” devices.

One of the most best apps for the deceased Symbian OS has long been a source of joy Android users. X-plore is a legendary file manager that became very popular in the Symbian era. With the transition to Android application lost its charm, but functionality and basic strengths remained. The program still offers a convenient interface for managing files and a lot of features, among which it is worth noting:

• built-in text editor and image viewer;
• viewing detailed data about files;
• editing file attributes;
• multiple selection with group operations on files;
• working with archives;
• global file search;
• FTP, WebDAV, SSH support;
• Hex viewer.

Root Explorer is an excellent file manager that has not lost its popularity for many years. This explorer will appeal primarily to users who have root rights, since it gives access to the entire Android file system.

When you first start, you need to give Root Explorer read/write rights, otherwise it will not differ from most other file managers that do not support working with system files. To do this, click on the “R/W Rights” button at the top and grant Superuser rights to the application. The inscription “R/W Rights” should change to “R/O Rights”.

Root Explorer for Android has a simple but very user-friendly interface. Workspace The application consists of tabs (standard 2) and a navigation bar. By clicking on the “+” icon you can add the tabs you need in an unlimited number. Here you can connect to your account in cloud storage Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and networks (SMB).

Working with files is standard—clicking opens a list of familiar options. You can highlight the ability to change the owner/group of files, create links, and set file permissions. Multiple choice is also present.

Root Explorer has a text editor, supports creating and unpacking ZIP or tar/GZIP files, as well as unpacking RAR archives. In the application you can select the sort order, change the viewing mode, configure appearance programs, change the display of folders mixed with files and much more.

Root Manager is an Android application that provides advanced options for navigating between files and folders on the device. Gain access to previously hidden folders located at the root of the file system. Create files with the most common forms in any directory on the device. Create shortcuts to receive quick access to the necessary files or folders in one place.

Features of Root Manager

• providing detailed information about selected files or folders (MD5, modification time);
• the ability to encrypt selected files using passwords and keys of varying degrees of complexity;
• the need for ROOT user rights to gain access to all functions of the application;
• open access to system files with the ability to edit device information, remove unnecessary built-in applications and create backup files from important information;
• the ability to archive files into archives in rar or zip format.

Benefits of the application

• the ability to block access to necessary files for other applications;
• absence paid subscriptions and premium versions of the application;
• changing information about files using the corresponding tab in the application menu;
• sorting all device files according to format and frequency of use.

Flaws

• possibility of failures when trying to obtain ROOT rights on devices with latest versions operating system;
• presence of intrusive advertising content;
• inability to work with groups of files and folders.

The laboratory continues the series of articles about file managers for the Android operating system. We have already told readers about the universal ES File Explorer and the classic Total Commander. However, the light did not converge on them alone, so below we will discuss several alternatives.

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We will look at a rather interesting Root Explorer, which allows you to use root rights even when you don’t have them. Next comes a stripped-down version of ES File Explorer - File Manager, developed by Cheetah Mobile, as well as the famous AndroZip archiver, which has grown from a simple unpacker to a full-fledged file manager.

Each of these programs is different in its own way, but they have one thing in common - managing the device's file system. Well, let's see how well this trio does it.

Root Explorer

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Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users, allowing access to the entire Android file system.

Its features include support for multiple tabs and cloud services, there is also a built-in text editor. The application creates and unpacks ZIP or tar/GZIP and RAR archives, supports multiple selection, script execution, search, remounting, access rights. In general, everything that is needed for those who want to turn the “brains” of Android upside down.

Main functions:

• Support for multiple tabs;
• Work with Google Drive, Box, Dropbox;
• Several themes (light, dark and home wallpaper);
• Built-in text editor;
• Creation and extract zip and rar archives;
• Copy, move, delete in the background;
• Streaming video and audio files from the network;
• Sending files (by e-mail, Bluetooth and so on);
• Built-in SQLite database viewer;
• View file and folder properties, including size, date, and MD5 amount.

Root Explorer is one of the highest quality and multifunctional file managers created for mobile devices, with superuser rights. In this manager, users will have full access to any file and information of the Android system, access will be open even to those files that are hidden by default. Firstly, it took more than one year to create the program and, ultimately, the result was a project with an incredible number of possibilities. With this file system manager, you will have the ability to not only view publicly available information, but also implement and modify system files. Also, dozens of subroutines were embedded in this software, which will be responsible for reading both text information in document format and media format. Ruth Explorer can even work as a regular archiver. The program supports any type of compressed files with the highest degree of composition and extraction into storage. Such storage services can be GoogleFiles or Dropbox. The program also supports sending data via Bluetooth or over the network. In order to use all the included functionality in practice, users will need to install root rights. But if you do not want to do this, and without superuser rights, the program will completely satisfy your wishes.

Root Explorer how to get rights:

To get started, you need to perform the following list of actions:

• Install and go to Root Explorer. Before completing this step, you need to make sure that all files that will be somehow changed or edited can work with this version of the Android system.
• In the System category, click once on the R/W button. This manipulation will be required to switch the program to the file reading and writing mode.
• After switching to read and write mode, a notification about the provision of this Root program access.
• The program setup is complete, now you can move on to working with the file system.

All system files with the .apk extension are located in the System/app folder. To work with a file, you need to make a long tap, after which the console menu will appear. In this menu you need to go to the section called Extensions. This section will display standard rights for working with this file. In default mode, the “Reading” section is checked in the following categories: Owner, Group, Other, and the “Write” section is checked only by the owner. Only in this arrangement will the moved file be correctly synchronized with the system, will not lead to future breakdowns and will save your operating system absolutely intact. Also, in addition to the app section, the program has many other system folders, the basic principle of working with which does not differ from the above points. Also, for any work with the system, you need to do backup those files with which any manipulation will be carried out in the future.