Little File Explorer

Descriptions

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).

Location of website: https://martinmimigames.github.io/projects/little-file-explorer.

Screenshots

Features

• Free
• Small (< 40 KB)
• Basic file operations (Cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)
• File name filter
• Name and Modified Time sort
• Easy switch between sdcard and internal storage
• Multi-share function
• File/folder path copying
• Minimum permissions
• Dark/light theme toggle
• md5 checksum generation and verification

Latest Versions

• v4.15

  • Fixed copying pasting not working properly in some cases
  • Fixed having grey area in cursors on some text inputs
  • Shrunk size
  • Reworded notification

• v4.14

  • Fixed filter bug causing crash on startup
  • Fixed file not opening on some apps (missing metadata)
  • Fixed file size calculation incorrect
  • Now clear text input when create new folder
  • More natural-looking back button
  • Removed unused notification about invalid folder name
  • Now uses Future for concurrency management (less race condition)

• v4.13

  • Fixed # in file name error
  • Added follow system dark mode
  • Fixed crash when open details of large files
  • Fixed error when empty clipboard
  • Now clear filter when entering/exiting folder
  • Added invalid name warning when creating/renaming files

• v4.12

  • added md5 checksum calculation and verification (details page)
  • theme is now toggle-based (burger menu)
  • app now forget last path (feature reverted)

• v4.11

  • Fix crashing if last exited on a non-existing folder
  • Fix unable to exit folders with access denied
  • Added details page for files
  • Added light mode (follows system settings)
  • Added sorting by file size
  • Moved storage info to the bottom
  • Added slight padding to dialogs

• v4.10

  • Added "toggle hidden" option (available in menu button)
  • Added File/Folder name filtering (available on top bar)
  • Added display sorting (name, last modified time) (available in menu button)
  • Added file path remembering on app exit
  • Re-added share button in open list options
  • Fixed delete confirmation screen being full screen

• v4.9

  • Fixed sticky selection state after leaving app
  • Fixed concurrent directory list modification
  • Removed share button from file option menu
  • Added duplicate folder warning when creating new folder
  • Changed rounding system for storage size display
  • Always update storage list quick switch display
  • Now use cache thread pool for reducing idle cpu usage and increase performance

• v4.8

  • Allow folder path to be copied to clipboard
  • Fixed incorrect handling after path copying
  • Fixed delete conformation button being pushed out by long list
  • Fixed copying to incorrect directory when moved directory while in progress

• v4.7

  • Added multi-share option (sdk 4+)
  • Added file path copy option
  • Allow open file with default apps
  • Reduced open list button size
  • Capitalised buttons
  • Changed opener text

• v4.6

  • Fixed not opening when no sdcard inserted

• v4.5

  • smaller apk
  • fixed quick selection overlap with menu list
  • opening file request by other app now have open prompt
  • changed audio png
  • back button now go back to parent folder if available

Branches

• main: latest source-code

Issues

Issues and pull requests are always welcome!

You can submit issues the following ways:

• via Github Issues
• via email: [email protected]

Installation

Get it from the official website

Made by Martinmimigames

Official Website at https://martinmimigames.github.io

Last update of README

Date : 2024-03-28 yyyy-mm-dd

Important

Please read the license!