Private storage utility for android with support for external storage media
About this app
Aer is a private local (+secondary) storage utility application for android.
Do you worry about your private pictures or files appearing in other apps? That's where Aer private storage comes in. Files in Aer storage won't appear in the other apps.
Note: Aer is in development šļø. Accidents happen. Please keeps backups š·āāļø for your protection.
Instead of being a stand-alone file manager, Aer hooks into various components of Android, making it feel like a native part of the operating system. Moreover, it provides ways for the user to export contents from other apps and save them in Aer storage.
Features
ā¢ Create folders and organize files freely ā¢ All files in the Aer private storage won't appear in the other apps ā¢ Access using the system Files application (the DocumentsProviderUI) ā¢ An optional shortcut is offered for devices that do not expose the system Files app ā¢ The system Files app is also used as file picker, so you can pick Aer files to share ā¢ Lock access to the private storage ā¢ Quick tile ā¢ Auto lock after set delay (experimental) ā¢ Password for locking access to the files ā¢ Import content into Aer using the Android share functionality
Aer vs Anemo
In addition to Anemo features above, Aer adds support for external storage, like encrypted SD cards. When available Aer will store your files on external storage (which tend to have larger capacity). This also allows accessing your private files on your computer when connected using USB cable (MTP). The storage backend used is also manually configurable.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only.
What's New in v2024.12.25
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Jan 6, 2025 Ā· 1.3 MB Ā· Android API 26ā35 Ā· code 1735160000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 b2d42a4f59c7d3a248c69c7b1fac925bb90d05322814268eb9cb5eeb96d707b5
Nov 5, 2024 Ā· 1.3 MB Ā· Android API 26ā34 Ā· code 1730403000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 1d8fe53cff7b4be404e021b80b89bc40da442c986a3afad5c5078a86e4432c52
Oct 17, 2024 Ā· 1.3 MB Ā· Android API 26ā34 Ā· code 1728545000
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 7ab2f9fc44f14658d8f62c4dbc5175334c1649e25ff1c54d2295ebaa1d7b2d5d
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security ā Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2024.10.31 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Aer - Fork of Anemo first ā which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
b2d42a4f59c7d3a248c69c7b1fac925bb90d05322814268eb9cb5eeb96d707b5
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