Android 1.0+ mini simple file manager/explorer
About this app
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! :)
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by MGGames.
What's New in v4.18
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - 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
Version history
Apr 22, 2025 · 0 MB · Android API 1–29 · code 20
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - 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
SHA-256 fc6c9134fd714ef059305eef43ca093880bf0937eb8f3ed750c06899a7162fe0
Mar 30, 2024 · 0 MB · Android API 1–29 · code 17
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fixed copying pasting not working properly in some cases
- - Fixed having grey area in cursors on some text inputs
- - Shrunk size
- - Reworded notification
SHA-256 49706bdf07c4e12165b4a6b8169500caa88e31b23ea0f89bfa72dd070c515a62
Dec 1, 2023 · 0 MB · Android API 1–29 · code 16
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fixed filter bug causing crash on startup
- - Fixed file not opening on some apps (missing metadata)
- - Fixed file size calculation incorrect
- - Now clear text input when create new folder
- - More natural-looking back button
- - Removed unused notification about invalid folder name
SHA-256 f7f1bee1ad0a23b7a00fdb2c450c30d2207993680b25404625727a2cf8594172
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → 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
How to verify the file you downloaded
Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.
What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be com.martinmimigames.simplefileexplorer is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 4.15 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Little File Explorer first — 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.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
fc6c9134fd714ef059305eef43ca093880bf0937eb8f3ed750c06899a7162fe0
Signing certificate
f8b18762bb8fe39a3e5acbf2c3c749e5784ed4d7381c9500365267edfac3f57e
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