Material Files
Utilities and securityBrowse Android folders, inspect file properties and work with archives or network storage.
By Hai Zhang
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About Material Files
Material Files is an Android file manager with a folder browser and shortcuts to common locations. It shows file details and lets you inspect properties such as the file type, parent folder and modification time. Breadcrumbs help you return to an earlier folder without starting again.
The publisher lists archive support and network access through FTP, SFTP and SMB servers. Root access is also supported on a device that already provides it. Appearance options include a dark theme. These features make the app useful when local documents and files on a home or work server need to be managed from the same phone.
Material Files is offered free on Google Play. Android's storage permissions govern which folders can be accessed, and network locations need the relevant server and access details. Root support does not mean the app can give an ordinary phone root access.
What you can do
- Folder browsing
- File properties
- Archives
- FTP, SFTP and SMB access
- Dark theme
Free features and limits
Android storage permissions apply. Network servers and root access have separate setup requirements.
Alternatives to Material Files
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App icon
Material Files app icon
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Browse local folders
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Storage locations and shortcuts
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Folder properties