Tools · Open source
Little File Explorer
MGGames
Android 1.0+ mini simple file manager/explorer
Opens the official F-Droid page
About Little File Explorer
A small, simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.
Open-sourced and publicly-viewable code for anyone worrying about being locked in or privacy invasion.
It provides multiple functions, including copy and pasting files, multi-file share, etc. More information available in Features section below.
Supports Android 1.0+
Currently under 40 KB.
Previous known as Simple File Explorer (but from martinmimigames).
You can visit the official webpage at https://martinmimigames.github.io/projects/little-file-explorer/index.html
Features
- FOSS software (Free and Open Source)
- Small (< 40 KB)
- Basic file operations (Cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)
- File name filter
- Name, Modified Time, File Size sort
- Hidden File toggle
- Drive menu to switch between internal and sdcard storage
- Multi-share function
- File/folder path copying
- Minimum permissions
- System/Light/Dark Theme toggle
- MD5 checksum generation and verification
Issues
Issues and pull requests are always welcome!
You can submit issues the following ways:
- via Github Issues at https://github.com/martinmimigames/little-file-explorer/issues
- via email: [email protected]
What's new in 4.18
- re-release only!! fix version code metadata (version code broken since v4.16) - v4.17 - Fix file cannot open when external app checks Uri permissions - Add toast notification for when file cannot be deleted - v4.16 - fix read / write grant issues on file:// uri - lower android version to 4.4 for giving out content:// uri - revert back button to ascii code for consistency - switch to sparse array to reduce memory usage
How to install Little File Explorer
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open Little File Explorer from your app drawer.





