Open Explorer Beta

Open Explorer Beta Free App

Rated 4.25/5 (2,402) —  Free Android application by brandroid.org

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About Open Explorer Beta

Open Explorer - an open source file manager for all Android devices! (Tablets, Large Phones, Small Phones, Google TV)
- Complete file system management
- USB, SD and other external media
- Auto-detect & install BusyBox
- Network Connectable (FTP, SFTP, SMB/Samba/Windows/Lan/WIFI)
- Cloud connected (multiple accounts)! (Box, Dropbox, Drive)
- Text Editor (Tabbed, Multiple Document Interface)
- Smart Folders that scan for different types of media (Videos, Photos, Music, Downloads)
- View Pager directory navigation (swipe right to go up a directory)
- Superuser/Root ability to read/write system folders (and JB 4.2 user folders)
- Disk space heat map shows where your biggest files are
- Browse or extract from most common archives - Zip, Tar, TGZip, BZip2, 7zip, RAR

Features to come:
- Offline file structure cache, will remember which files you have in different places without needing to connect

*PLEASE NOTE: OpenExplorer is in Beta. There are still several bugs. If you do not wish to experience these bugs, please do not download this app. If you would like to help me find these bugs, please email me or cooperate with me on GitHub (https://github.com/BrandroidTools/OpenExplorer/). Please remember bad ratings help nobody.

Past Changes:
v229
Fixed root/system operations
v228
Updated Portuguese, French & Russian
Allow custom OAuth settings
v226
Fixed Root crashes
Removed Google Analytics
v225
Bugfixes with sorting, refreshing, heatmap, external SD
v222
Google Drive support! (new permissions required)
v220
Box & Dropbox integration (with multiple account authentication!)
v217
7zip & RAR extraction support
v216
BZip2 support
v214
Tar/GZip support
v212
Mostly bugfixes
Prompt before copy overwrite
v210
NFC - Beam your clipboard
Passive root operations
v209
Clipboard improvements
Many concurrency improvements
File operations serialized
Large heap requested
v208
Reverted Action Bar menu icon on older devices
Updated German, Spanish, Russian & Dutch translations
Downloads scanner improved
v205:
Fixed Clipboard crash
Other updates
v204:
Fix "Add new Server" crash
Other bug fixes
v202:
Fixed server settings deletion bug
Scaled other icons
v201
Light&Dark Theme Tweaks
Added scaled version of some icons
Changed Zip Icon
Fix thumb scaling
Add Ukrainian & Chinese to Language preference
Server settings moved to persistent storage so they don't get deleted if you uninstall
Other bugfixes
v200 - 12/21/12:
Chinese Translation
Bookmark View UI Updates
JB 4.2 USB Updates
Privacy Policy
v199
SearchView update to all devices
Fixed "Select All" crash
/system remounter for rooted users
v198
JB 4.2 (rooted) updates
v197
Themes reworked! There are now 4 themes to choose from: dark, light, mix, and pinstripe
Jellybean expanded notifications for operations
Donate added to menu
Updated ActionBarSherlock
v194
Improved device scanner - USB OTG
Updated Japanese
v191
Bugfix for when your last viewed path was a network path
v190
Updated Russian, Japanese & Turkish translations
Fixed settings restart bug
v189
Added Text Wrapping
Switched to stericson's RootTools for root thread management - root should work better
Send/Share + Rename fixed
Notification Tweaks & Fixes
Preference Layout Improvements
v185
Settings reorganized and updated to be more standard
Zip files are navigatable
System activities now appear in action bar for zip & text files
v182
Added "heatmap" operation for determining relative folder sibling size
v179
Fixed Search
v178
Fixed Networked folder selection bug
Show multi-select checkmarks by default
v176
7" Tablet (aka Nexus 7!) tweaks
New List/Grid item border/background
Jellybean-style default app selector
Added search back in as menu option
v173
Fixed file operation notification crash (due to theming)
v172
Re-enable Google TV (do not update if you are on Google TV)
v171
*MAJOR UPDATE* - first official build of new Brandroid Tools team!
Switch to ActionBarSherlock
Dark/Light Theming Support!

How to Download / Install

Download and install Open Explorer Beta version 0.254 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: org.brandroid.openmanager, download Open Explorer Beta.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
v254 - 3/09/15
Fix Settings crash
v253 - 2/11/15
Wow it's been a while. Sorry about that guys. Hopefully will have more time now.
Disabled Box due to API deprecation (will fix soon)
Fixed Zip vulnerability
v251 - 6/27/14
Fix Cloud services
v250 - 6/12/14
Mostly a maintenance release to stop sending logs.
v244 - 11/17/13
Re-enabled cloud services
v243 - 11/16/13
Translation updates
Auto-detect & install BusyBox
System mount fixes
Version update Open Explorer Beta was updated to version 0.254
Version update Open Explorer Beta was updated to version 0.251
More downloads  Open Explorer Beta reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Version update Open Explorer Beta was updated to version 0.244

What are users saying about Open Explorer Beta

Z70%
by Z####:

Still using it even though it hasn't been updated in ages as it integrates well with other apps, is simple to use and is great for navigating through my ebooks. I have tried and purchased several other file managers with advanced features and they all have some situations where they won't function properly. So far openexplorer always works. I install it on all my devices and it is my no. 1 go to file manager. Wish it was still being developed.

Z70%
by Z####:

A brilliant file manager, does everything I could want. Using Moto g on android 5.1 and Moto g4 on android 7. Moto wisely use pure android and haven't mucked around with it, unlike many others. Much better. If you have problems with the app, try using a proper phone running stock android.

A70%
by A####:

great peace of work. thank you developers. I love this file explorer so much because it is extremely fast and responsive and not overloaded with unnecessary features (server daemon etc).

Z70%
by Z####:

Grab it if you support open-source development and the software that results... although it's current update is better than a lot of paid apps our support will only bring value to the code going forward

Z70%
by Z####:

No frills functional file explorer. Some bugs, but it is open source and actively developed. That combination can lead to a decent free file explorer in time, something Android surely needs

Z70%
by Z####:

Exelent file manager, I can't reach my network Hdd, I never understood how to :( I really want to keep it but that was my main goal. Keep going!

Y70%
by Y####:

Share option does not work after selecting single app file for sharing. However while sending multiple files it works.

Z70%
by Z####:

View hidden files doesn't work

E70%
by E####:

Does what it says. Open source which will save me heaps of time once I figure out how to build it...

X70%
by X####:

It works and that's all I can ask for

F70%
by F####:

Grouse app help heaps with no problems so far thanks guys ????

Z70%
by Z####:

This app has been great all the years ive been using it

Z70%
by Z####:

Try this item and you will be. happy.congratulation for developers who built it.

W70%
by W####:

this is possibly the best file manager tool I have used

W70%
by W####:

Loved it. No bs. Just what is meant to do and well.

Z70%
by Z####:

Really good to have it and promote it

R70%
by R####:

Last update was in March 2015. It crashes too much and its FTP implementation (SFTP in particular) is extremely buggy. A shame because this application appears to be a promising alternative to adware (ES File Explorer), and an alternative to another closed off file manager, which locks key features, such as FTP, behind a paywall (Fx File Explorer. Seriously? Even Windows does that out of box).

R70%
by R####:

I love the app, lightweight, simple and efficient. One complaint, to myself, if only I could find the way to rename files with it... Hahaha

R70%
by R####:

Works and no malware with Avast or Avira. Someone had a problem with Avast, but I used Avast months after the initial report without problems.

R70%
by R####:

I like this file manager. I was only looking for a OTG USB app, but ended up keeping this cause it lets me explore almost every file and folder on the phone, even the startup animation and system sounds, etc. Powerful, but not sure if this enables the USB OTG drivers

R70%
by R####:

Needs updating to fix crash issues. Good app otherwise.

S70%
by S####:

does what it says on the tin. and no unneeded permissions.

R70%
by R####:

doesnt open android 6

R70%
by R####:

I am very pleased with this app. It is easy to use and is also very fast. I highly recommend it.

R70%
by R####:

Can one ask for more

R70%
by R####:

Very useful. Good job.

R70%
by R####:

Still figuring it out

N70%
by N####:

This is a great app. Just need fine tuning.

R70%
by R####:

User friendly

R70%
by R####:

easy to use .

R70%
by R####:

Best file manager

F70%
by F####:

روعه

E70%
by E####:

Good one

Y70%
by Y####:

Love it. Many of my problems have been solved due to this. I would like to give 10 stars but only 5 was available. Guys this app is absolutely useful install it. :) :) :)

Z70%
by Z####:

I'm really starting to like this app. I feel like it's missing features like a "recycle bin" and options like app backups and the ability to hide files/folders from view. It's also a bit slow(especially when it comes to cloud services). It's still a great app nonetheless. Plus, it's open sourced!

I70%
by I####:

But not using it as I need smb working, unable to remove network links, viewing share shows workgroup instead of subfolders. using Ghost commander instead.

Y70%
by Y####:

Switched from now-bloatware ES Explorer... Looks great so far! Code accessibility is a big plus. Can't assign nonstandard sftp port or delete server entries, but this was declared experimental. Hope it improves still!

Y70%
by Y####:

I like this file manager. I was only looking for a OTG USB app, but ended up keeping this cause it lets me explore almost every file and folder on the phone, even the startup animation and system sounds, etc. Powerful, but not sure if this enables the USB OTG drivers

P70%
by P####:

Ok buy my otg drive kept unmounting while accessing it.

L70%
by L####:

Working great on Motorola droid


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