Here are some of the best Android file managers for all those of you who are clueless about how to deal with loads of digital content saved on your phone. These can also be used as replacements for stock applications, if you think the pre-installed software isn’t efficient enough to handle your data. We’ve also thrown in alternatives for rooted phones so you do not go scurrying around the web to find a similar tool for your rooted device. So take a look.
1 – File Manager HD:
Primarily meant for tablets running Honeycomb and ICS, this high definition application claims to tag along a fresh interface and user-friendly features. It supports as many as 19 different languages and lets users choose from 3 sets of icons, each of which features 80 options for menu items, toolbars and more.
It gives you the option to switch between list and grid views, compress or decompress content, search for particular folders and even multi-select to sort easily.
Price: Free
2 – OI:
The application by OpenIntents has been added to our list of Android file managers for its ability to make browsing through SD card content perfectly simple. Besides this, you can utilize it for creating directories, copying, deleting, renaming or moving folders.
The advertisement-free tool can also act as an extension to various other applications and lets you attach content directly in Gmail. It displays data in the list form and thumbnails for all your images too.
Price: Free
3 – ES Explorer:
This multitasking software is a must have if you want a single tool to not only handle your digital folders, but also your applications. And that’s not all. It can even double up as a task killer and act as a cloud storage client for services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net, SugarSync, SkyDrive and more. Thus, when the program’s remote function is enabled, you can access content saved on your computer via your smartphone or tablet.
It boasts of supporting ZIP and RAR data and comes with built-in text editor as well as media players. The application can be used by root users as well.
Price: Free
4 – Root Explorer:
This option on our lineup of the best Android file managers is described as the ultimate application for those of you who use a rooted phone. It claims to offer easy access to the entire folder system, including the elusive ones.
Besides the SQLite database viewer, it brings in a text editor and supports ZIP as well as RAR files too. Thumbnails for pictures, an option to send data via email, Bluetooth or more, an APK binary XML viewer and ‘open with’ facility are just some of the many other features of this software.
Price: $3.99
5 – X-plore:
One of the highlights of this alternative is the dual-pane tree view that gives you better idea of where a particular folder is placed in the system. This FTP client is the proud owner of a root explorer and Picasa and SQlite viewers. You can rest assured as it is compatible with your ZIP or RAR folders and offers access to cloud-based services like Dropbox, SugarSync, SkyDrive, Google Drive and more. A favorites option is in place and so are image, music and video players along with a lot of other things.
Price: Free
6 – AndroZip:
AndroZip acts as your personal archiver as well as organizer which enables you to copy, move, delete, compress, unzip and unpack your data. It is compliant with standard, AES-128 bit and AES-256 bit encrypted ZIP folders and works towards handling all your content to keep it organized like in a computer. This software works with smartphones and tablets and brings many convenient features like the send option and drag and drop to name a few. You can also use it to install applications and manage your phone’s memory with its built-in task manager.
Price: Free
7 – AndroXplorer:
If its developers are to be believed, this alternative on our catalog featuring Android file managers is a feature-rich, sophisticated and intuitive application that doesn’t bother you with annoying advertisements. It offers multiple-views browsing, handles your installed applications and lets you uninstall them too.
The tool tags along collapsible dashboard and breadcrumbs in addition to shortcut options for instant access to important content. Moreover, it creates a separate folder for shortcuts for future references. This recycle bin-equipped software’s pro version is also available in the Google Play store.
Price: Free, $3.87
8 – File Manager:
And the concluding contender on this array is the application by Rhythm software complete with a user-friendly interface and functions. It is compatible with devices of different resolutions and understands as many as 19 languages. The software sports multiple icons for various menu items and lets you compress and decompress folders in a matter of a few seconds. You can choose between list and grid views and easily launch a search to locate a particular folder. Like all the aforementioned applications, you can cut, copy and paste content as well as use multi-select option to sort your data. Some of its other attributes include thumbnails for pictures, built-in players for music, videos and images, cloud support and root explorer for rooted phones.
Price: Free
Conclusion:
We are hoping that you will find that one perfect application in our compilation of the best Android file managers that we have especially put together for you. Do tell us if you’ve found features that you were looking for or not. And if there’s an application that you think can give these a run for their money, drop in the name to let us know.
