{"id":49333,"date":"2013-09-05T10:18:44","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T08:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=49333"},"modified":"2025-07-02T01:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:12:09","slug":"the-top-5-file-managers-for-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-top-5-file-managers-for-android\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 5 file managers for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Android<\/a> phones are flexible when it comes to managing files<\/strong>, but as many Android users already know, the file manager that comes with Android devices doesn’t always work perfectly (and older models won’t even have one!).<\/p>\n

Thankfully, there are plenty of options out there to compensate for the shortcomings of Android’s built-in file manager. The question: which ones are the best? To help you figure out, we\u2019ve selected five of our favorite applications to manage files on your Android device. <\/strong>It’s part of our excellent series, Basic Tips for Android<\/a>!
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Now, all you need to do is choose the one which is best for you!<\/p>\n

File Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"If you need a file manager with advanced options<\/strong>, this is the program for you. The main advantage of File Expert is its connectivity: you can access the files from a PC<\/strong> or a WiFi connection<\/strong>. It also lets you upload files via FTP.<\/p>\n

EStrongs File Explorer<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"Although visually a bit sloppy, the EStrongs File Explorer has everything a good file manager should have. Moreover, it allows you to synchronize accounts with popular web storage services<\/strong> like Dropbox<\/a>, Google Drive<\/a>, or SkyDrive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

OI File Manager<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"OI File Manager does virtually everything that Windows Explorer does on your PC. It can copy<\/strong>, rename<\/strong>, move<\/strong>, delete<\/strong> and even send files<\/strong> via your favorite email service. With clear icons and good usability, it’s a great option for your Android.<\/p>\n

Astro File Manager<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"Astro File Manager is one of the veteran file managers<\/strong> available on the market. If you are after a stable application, even on older phones, this is a great option. Its main strength is its backup function<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

AndroZip File Manager<\/a><\/h4>\n

\"\"This is one of the most basic (and popular!) managers on our list. The AndroZip File Manager has the reputation of being a great manager for fully compressed files<\/strong>. If you usually work with archives like ZIP, RAR, GZIP, TAR, BZIP2 or others, then this is the app for you.<\/p>\n

Do you use any file manager apps for Android? Tell us in the comments below! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out more great tips for getting the most from your Android device here<\/a>.
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Original article<\/a> written by Felipe Pessoa<\/a>, published on Softonic BR<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Android phones are flexible when it comes to managing files, but as many Android users already know, the file manager that comes with Android devices doesn’t always work perfectly (and older models won’t even have one!). Thankfully, there are plenty of options out there to compensate for the shortcomings of Android’s built-in file manager. The … Continue reading “The top 5 file managers for Android”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2040,"featured_media":49449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[3150],"tags":[1082],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-49333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-android"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t