Handy, lightweight, open-source file explorer with essential features.
About this app
Tired of file managers that slow you down and invade your privacy? Unlock a lightning-fast, secure, and completely customizable experience with Fossify File Manager. ⚡
🚀 DOMINATE YOUR DIGITAL WORLD WITH BLAZING-FAST NAVIGATION: • Swiftly manage your files with easy compression and transfer capabilities, keeping your digital life organized. • Quickly access your most-used folders with customizable home folder and favorite shortcuts. • Find what you need in seconds with intuitive navigation, search, and sorting options.
🔐 FORTIFY YOUR DATA WITH UNPARALLELED PRIVACY AND SECURITY: • Secure sensitive files with password, pattern, or fingerprint locks for hidden items or the entire app. • No internet access required – your files stay private and secure on your device.
💾 MASTER YOUR STORAGE LIKE A PRO: • Clear space with easy file and folder compression to maximize your device's potential. • Identify and clean up space-hogging files with the built-in storage analysis tool. • Seamlessly navigate root files, SD cards, and USB devices for total organization.
📁 OPTIMIZE YOUR WORKFLOW WITH HANDY TOOLS: • Create desktop shortcuts for instant access to your most-used files and folders. • Edit, print, or read documents easily with the light file editor, enhanced by zoom gestures.
🌈 MAKE IT YOUR OWN WITH ENDLESS CUSTOMIZATION: • Enjoy an ad-free, open-source experience that puts you in control, not corporate giants. • Personalize colors, themes, and icons to reflect your unique style and preferences.
Ditch the bloated, privacy-invading file managers and experience true freedom with Fossify File Manager. Download now and take back control of your digital life!
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Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Fossify.
What's New in v1.6.1
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changed:
- • Updated translations
- Fixed:
- • Fixed file size calculations to use SI decimal units (divide by 1000)
Version history
Feb 18, 2026 · 9.5 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changed:
- • Updated translations
- Fixed:
- • Fixed file size calculations to use SI decimal units (divide by 1000)
SHA-256 9e97d2faf55fb2702386c3dc51e38a6b073781016b125701d3ab668419a70008
Feb 1, 2026 · 9.6 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Added:
- • Added support for custom fonts
- Changed:
- • Updated translations
SHA-256 05f5423c698f1f3283591e9a2ac17e4649650a519b4bccd462f6b98747b1ea41
Dec 18, 2025 · 9.5 MB · Android API 26–36 · code 11
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Changed:
- • Updated translations
- Fixed:
- • Fixed an issue where existing files were overwritten when saving new files
SHA-256 fc9976114e9244cbb3834cd1626ca293fa5411dfddb7d56a6bc4b4f9b085a8fe
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 → 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
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.6.0 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Fossify File Manager 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.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
9e97d2faf55fb2702386c3dc51e38a6b073781016b125701d3ab668419a70008
Signing certificate
affdb124d3f4720c2f98dbca9eacba0514fba4306e20a2786c861c3c0d6ff292
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