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url: /apps-and-modules/file-management.md
description: >-
  Root file managers, storage cleaners, partition tools, and file utilities for
  rooted Android power users.
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# File Management

**File management** for rooted Android devices - file managers with full root access, storage cleaning apps and
Magisk/KernelSU modules, and file & partition tools for power users.

> \[!TIP]
> Related: [Backup & Restore](/apps-and-modules/backup.md) protects your files and app data before you clean or flash anything.

## Cleaning

* **[⭐ SD Maid 2/SE](https://github.com/d4rken-org/sdmaid-se)** - A file management tool for Android that specializes in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data. `FOSS` | [🌱](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/eu.darken.sdmse/) | [▶️](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.darken.sdmse)
* **[AutoPurge Pro](https://github.com/S123123sd/SmartClear)** - Junk cleaning automation tool that provides deep cleaning and resource management capabilities for Android devices. `FOSS` `[M]` `[K]`
* **[Basic Cleaner](https://github.com/WeirdMidas/BasicCleaner)** - A magisk/KSU module that applies a set of cleanups and fixups every 7-15-30 days. `FOSS` `[M]` `[K]`
* **[Cache Cleaner Widget](https://gitlab.com/Zinaro/CacheCleanerWidget)** - A root-based widget with no UI that clears all app caches in one tap. `FOSS` | [🌱](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.zinaro.cachecleanerwidget/)
* **[Cleaner Royall](https://github.com/araafroyall/Cleaner-Royall)** - A lightweight but ultra-fast and powerful cleaner for Android. `Proprietary` `[LSP]`
* **[ClearBox](https://github.com/FLYCOM-E/ClearBox)** - Can delete all software caches, installation packages, compressed packages, garbage, empty folders etc. `Proprietary` `[M]` `[K]`
* **[CZero](https://github.com/Xocio/CZero)** - Cleans the cache of frequently used apps, and adds background suppression, empty-folder cleanup, and F2FS garbage collection. `FOSS` `[M]` `[K]`

## File & Partition Tools

* **[Partition Backup](https://github.com/rhythmcache/partition-backup)** - This Utility Allows You To Save Android Device Partition. `FOSS` `[M]`
* **[SD Flasher](https://github.com/theblazehen/sd_flasher)** - Flash disk images (.img, .img.gz, .img.xz, .zip) directly to SD cards from your Android device. `FOSS`
* **[StorageFixer](https://github.com/omersusin/StorageFixer)** - Root app, with an optional Xposed module, that repairs the broken `Android/data`, `Android/obb` and `Android/media` directories and appops left by Android 16 QPR1+ on AOSP-based ROMs. `FOSS` `[LSP]`
* **[StorageRedirect](https://github.com/AcE77505/storage-redirect-module)** - Redirects an app's external storage directories to its own private data directory, bypassing the Android 11+ FUSE forwarding layer. `FOSS` `[LSP]`
* **[USB Mass Storage](https://github.com/Enginex0/UsbMassStorage)** - Turn Your Phone into a USB Drive.

## File Managers

* **[⭐ MiXplorer](https://mixplorer.com/)** - Feature-rich file manager. `Proprietary`
* **[AnExplorer](https://github.com/1hakr/AnExplorer)** - A simple, Small, Fast and Efficient File Explorer. `FOSS` | [▶️](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.dworks.apps.anexplorer)
* **[File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alphainventor.filemanager\&hl=en)** - Easy and powerful file explorer for Android devices. It’s free, fast and full-featured. Because of its simple UI, it’s extremely easy to use. `Proprietary`
* **[File Manager - File Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alc.filemanager)** - Manage your files (file explorer) like you do on your desktop or laptop using Multiple Select, Cut/Copy/Paste, Move, Create, Delete, Rename, Search etc. `Proprietary`
* **[Fossify File Manager](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/File-Manager)** - Easy app for managing your files without ads, respecting your privacy and security. `FOSS` | [🌱](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fossify.filemanager/) | [▶️](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fossify.filemanager)
* **[Material Files](https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles)** - Modern file manager with root capabilities. `FOSS` | [🌱](https://f-droid.org/packages/me.zhanghai.android.files)| [▶️](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files)
* **[MP Manager](https://github.com/AbdurazaaqMohammed/MP-Manager)** - Dual pane Android file manager with focus on APKs. `FOSS`
* **[MT Manager](https://mt2.cn/)** - File Management and Reverse Engineering Tool for Android. `Proprietary`
* **[NoStorageRestrict](https://github.com/Xposed-Modules-Repo/com.github.dan.nostoragerestrict)** - Removes the restriction when selecting folders (Sdcard, Download, data and obb) through the file manager on Android 11 and higher. `FOSS`
* **[Remember My Sort](https://github.com/hxreborn/remember-my-sort)** - Forces the native Android file picker to remember your sorting preferences. `FOSS` `[LSP]` | [🌱](https://apt.izzysoft.de/packages/eu.hxreborn.remembermysort)
* **[Root Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer)** - File manager with root access. `Proprietary`
* **[RS File Manager File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rs.explorer.filemanager)** - Free, Safe, Simple, Manage your files efficiently and easily with RS File Manager. `Proprietary`
* **[Solid Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2)** - Powerful file manager with root support. `Proprietary`
* **[Sortify](https://github.com/xCaptaiN09/Sortify)** - Automatically organizes files in your Download folder. `FOSS` `[M]` `[K]`
* **[Total Commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander)** - A feature rich file manager for Android. For  a better experience, please read [this](https://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewforum.php?f=22). `Proprietary`
* **[Ultimate File Manager Pro](https://github.com/Kilowatch/ultimate-file-manager-pro)** - Dual-Pane File Manager for Android Mobile, Android TV, and Windows PC. `FOSS`
* **[ZArchiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver)** - A program for archive management (including managing of application backups in archives). `Proprietary`