Ghost Commander File Manager

Ghost Commander File Manager Free App

Rated 4.50/5 (11,760) —  Free Android application by Ghost Squared

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About Ghost Commander File Manager

Ghost Commander is an open sourced dual-panel file manager (as well as a FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, Drive, BOX, Dropbox client!) which will let you to manage your files locally or remotely as well as tweak your system in the root mode.

This is an open source software (see http://tinyurl.com/gc-source) and does not show any advertisement!
The project exists only because of your donations.

The main idea behind the user interface is classic: copy and move files from one panel to another. Simple.
Also, to not overload the display with extra checkboxes, file selection is made as follows: each file row is divided by two zones: tapping on the left you open files and folders, tapping on the right you select multiple items. If you are left handed, that could be swapped in the settings.

Ghost Commander supports FTP and SFTP servers and Windows network shares, as well as Google Drive, BOX and Dropbox cloud storage (plugin required), plus it can create/extract ZIP archives and work with as it was a regular folder.
For advanced users, this file manager also supports root (superuser) mode, which is essential to work with protected system files on a rooted devices, like to change file permission attributes/owners (chmod/chown) and even execute your own shell commands (busybox required).

This file manager is very customizable and comes with a lot of options which allow you to adjust its appearance and behavior to your personal tastes and habits.

Here's a list of the file manager's features which include, but are not limited to:
* easy sorting by name, extension, size or date
* customizable multiselect (by tapping, or select by wildcards)
* root / superuser (su) mode: remount partitions and make changes in system files
* change file owner and permissions (in root mode only)
* working with files via the MediaStore perspective (which allows writing access to external SDcard on Kitkat)
* ZIP archive support: create and extract ZIP files, view inside a ZIP without extracting
* built-in FTP client: upload to/download from your own site or a public one
* favorite shortcuts for folders and locations
* calculation of file and folder size and MD5 and SHA-1
* file search by content and other properties
* text editor (built-in or external)
* text and picture viewers
* sends files via email, Bluetooth and so on
* personalization: colors, font size, interface language, custom toolbar, etc
* Windows network support via an optional SMB plugin
* Streaming audio/video from a remote location to a player app (VPlayer is recommended)
* Access to the Google Drive, Dropbox and BOX or any WebDAV enabled cloud storage (with plugins)

Requested permissions explanation:
INTERNET - to make FTP and other network plugins be able to connect to the servers.
No connection is established without your command to do so.
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE - to not to let the WiFi go down during a file transfer.
WAKE_LOCK - to not to let the phone go to a deep sleep during a file transfer.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - to let the file manager copy files to the sdcard.
VIBRATE - to let the phone vibrate when a long file operation is done.
INSTALL_SHORTCUT - to create shortcut icons to the desktop.
MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS - to do so when you have asked that.
ACCESS_SUPERUSER - to let the root: mode of the file manager functioning properly. Not used for any other purposes.
USE_CREDENTIALS - only to let the Google Drive plugin access to the Google based services.

The website: http://tinyurl.com/gc1site
The source: http://tinyurl.com/gc-source
Vote for new features: http://tinyurl.com/gc-user
Help with localization: https://crowdin.com/project/ghost-commander

If you like this application, a small donation to help further development will be appreciated.

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How to Download / Install

Download and install Ghost Commander File Manager version 1.53.10 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.ghostsq.commander, download Ghost Commander File Manager.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
v1.53.10
The text editor now can fling a long text
When no hardware menu button and the action bar is turned off, the text editor, text viewer and the picture viewer shows a small floating menu button over the content
Fix, device rotation does not affect the color file masks anymore
Version update Ghost Commander File Manager was updated to version 1.53.10
Version update Ghost Commander File Manager was updated to version 1.53.5
Version update Ghost Commander File Manager was updated to version 1.52.6
Version update Ghost Commander File Manager was updated to version 1.52.2

What are users saying about Ghost Commander File Manager

Z70%
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Just loaded the app for the first time after looking for ES File Explore replacement. Well so far so good, that is until i tried the copy/move feature (which is an absolute must for me at the moment). There's no "browse" option. If i want to make a spare copy of something for "just in case" or "testing", i would need to know EXACTLY what I'm typing out. I'm just learning, I'm not all THAT good/into it quite yet. The browse option would make things a bit easier for everyone and is honestly a great feature for all around. Thanks.

Z70%
by Z####:

Unable to enable Write to SD Card, checked all permissions, everything is enabled. Android 7.0 OS Uninstalled 2/2/17. Love the interface and everything else was much better than the standard and total commander file manager. Has the potential for greatness!!!

Z70%
by Z####:

Odd and awkward interface, also has difficulty with some root file structures, but I cannot praise it enough when dealing with smb shares, it is fast and error free.

Z70%
by Z####:

Finally found a replacement for esfile explorer after it comes packaged with all those crapware. Pros: small size, no crapware, GPL licensed, no ads. Cons: refresh is rather hidden, tapping on the title makes the folder refresh which isn't apparent. But really minor once you find out.

Z70%
by Z####:

I endorse this app 5 stars,app reliability. +++Twitter+++ Counfd

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by Z####:

CANNOT GRANT IT ROOT PERMISSIONS ONE ⛤ FOREVER

Z70%
by Z####:

Works great! No adds, easy to use, lots of plug-ins. It is GPL licensed, so you can check for yourself whether the code is safe to use, especially with your passwords and sensitive files. The only problem is something that can't be changed by the developers of this app: that my Android 4.0 device will not allow third party apps (including this one) to modify my external SD-Card.

Z70%
by Z####:

I use this mainly to access my server over sftp. My only complaint is how it moves remote files. Moving a file on the same physical drive should be instantaneous. But Ghost Commander first downloads the file, then uploads it to the new location. Wasting a literally infinite amount of extra time.

Z70%
by Z####:

This is my go to app for Android file management, mostly. However, I still need an additional app for a simple task like changing the extension on multiple files. Of course, I could be missing something, but since I use a batch rename program for this it isn't a big deal.

Z70%
by Z####:

Whenever there's an add free app that survives off of donations I donate. There's a loyalty there a bond initiated by the developer.. I doubt I am the only one who feels and responds in a similar manner . Thank you Edit :just to add....There's nothing that compares to this..I mean I was able to delete several as in more than three apps because of this gem

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by E####:

I love this app, but it fail to copy on Note 4 N910c marshmallow stock Rom. I was trying to copy file from internal storage in folder Android/obb into external SD card. Permission for storage was granted before copying. Please help me, tq

Z70%
by Z####:

Thank you for adding the Report Crash feature! :-D Unfortunately, I cannot give you another star because the problem persists: Trying to move a large volume of (large) files from system storage to external storage crashes G.C., even with adequate RAM available. Confirmed it takes less than 500MB to do it. Other than that it's a 5 star app. :-/ ASTRO *still* works like a charm: moved over 2500 files (1.25GB+) to the ext. SD by using continuous file discovery and, just moving one file at a time, I guess...

N70%
by N####:

you tell me why it creates files in people's System-Disk folder? instead of creating a folder to put THOSE scattered FILES into?

Z70%
by Z####:

I want to change the extaitaction (.zip)of some files but it does not work that way on my Samsung Galaxy s7 edge

C70%
by C####:

Everything is covered within few kbs! Lite , high-speed. Totally it is an use full tool.

Z70%
by Z####:

Best file manager at all, also I like to become a beta tester

Z70%
by Z####:

lost ability to choose files when invoked from browser to upload...

Z70%
by Z####:

Excellent feature set, made even better by being open source.

Z70%
by Z####:

Free, complete, customizable, stays out of your way. If you love KDE's Dolphin, you will love this. Excellent !

C70%
by C####:

Smoothly exchanges files with my computer.

Z70%
by Z####:

Better then you ever could hope to be.

Z70%
by Z####:

Excelente retro app

G70%
by G####:

11/24/2013: Love this file manager … clearly made for actual use but still has an appealing, practical aesthetic. Launches instantly, even cold, and is very responsive—on my EvoLTE my brain is the limiting factor on how fast I can get things done. sFTP works flawlessly. Thumbnails are very nice for image heavy folders. Would love to see cut/copy to clipboard added (in addition to pane-to-pane) as both modes have their uses. Otherwise superb. Very Highly recommend. Update (Nov 2016): Been using GC as my primary file manager for more than 3 years now on 4 different phones. Had a few interactions with the dev in that time too. CANNOT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH. This is still a superb file manager with a broad range of useful features that simply lets you get things done.

Z70%
by Z####:

Have tried a few file managers & always come back to this one- the various cloud plug-ins work so seamlessly that it is easy to forget that you are moving around files that are not on your device-

Z70%
by Z####:

Super multitool without unnecessary tinsel and spangle

Z70%
by Z####:

This fully equipped file manager is open source and has no adds or bs premium version needed to get full function. Every android user should have this app also installed it on my sisters device and she is not technical and uses it with ease. It gets great speeds over ftp on all my devices and does not seem to over consume resources like many others. A slight learning curve to get the hang of it may be needed for novice users but the time is well invested. Even supports custom colors out of the box.Also supports private key authentication over ssh.

Z70%
by Z####:

Major nit with sftp/smb when given an unreachable IP address. It takes forever to timeout and when it does the only options given are wait or close the whole app. Except closing, then restarting takes you right back to the same problem. Lather, rinse, repeat. How about just killing the process.

Z70%
by Z####:

Despite the frustrating misery of Google's crap Marshmallow, I can access my files with reasonable ease thanks to Ghost Commander. I am very grateful for this 1st. class app & wouldn't be without it! Motorola Moto X Style.

Z70%
by Z####:

After 2years waiting I repeat it: Some is adjustable, but most is unreadable small, unusable. Had to find first to scroll down in 9prefs, nothing said in help, so major design probs. Samsung galaxy tab2 7" Add: still big pain to select several files.

Z70%
by Z####:

When I try to copy or cut files from internal memory, it says files have no access. It's a shame, as the design looks brilliant. Need to transfer files to SD card, so please tell me what is wrong.

Z70%
by Z####:

Has many major functions, though presentation could use work. I'd say a power-user more than casual user tool.

Z70%
by Z####:

Other file managers allow other apps to share to them. I really want to use GC exclusively, but it's not there quite yet. What it does, though, it does solidly and without bloat. I'm impressed.

B70%
by B####:

E≠MC² | Energy E=MC³ (C=Speed of Light CUBED)≈4D»∞ ...watchout Einstein. Sorry dude, butnice fireworks "Mr. Roboto!" Get it? Message me/add.

N70%
by N####:

Haven't used the App yet though oviding details to explain the permissions needed gets an automatic three star.

H70%
by H####:

Simply the best, no nonsense, intuitive e and functional file explorer I have found. Used on all my devices!!

Z70%
by Z####:

One of the few tools in the free software world that's complete & works well. Gets an additional * for being GPL.

N70%
by N####:

Amaze is open-source and looks much better.

C70%
by C####:

Like it. It's a lil' different from most others.

Z70%
by Z####:

Didn't move files.

V70%
by V####:

Find no way to change encoding in txt viewer, this is the only flaw i found till now


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