X-plore File Manager

X-plore is dual-pane file manager with tree view, LAN/Root/Clouds and more.

X-plore File Manager

App stats

Version: 4.40.08 (Last updated: 2024-11-06)
Creation date: 2010-07-21
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • use accounts on the device
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts

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App summary

Application manual: www.lonelycatgames.com/docs/xplore

Highlights:

● Dual-pane tree view
● Root, FTP, SMB1 / SMB2, Sqlite, Zip, Rar, 7zip, DLNA/UPnP explorer
● Disk Map - see which files consume most space on your disk - http://bit.ly/xp-disk-map
● Cloud storage access: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Webdav and others
● SSH File Transfer (SFTP) and SSH Shell - http://bit.ly/xp-sftp ***
● Music player ***
● App manager
● USB OTG
● PDF viewer
● WiFi file sharing *** - http://bit.ly/xp-wifi-share
● Manage files from a PC web browser *** - http://bit.ly/xp-wifi-web
● Favorite folders
● Built-in viewers for images, audio, text
● Video player with subtitles
● Batch rename
● Hex viewer
● Fast Image viewer with zoom and slide to previous/next images
● Thumbnails for images and video as well as for various file types (depending on associated application)
● Multi-selection - always available, yet not disturbing
● View APK files as ZIP
● Share - send files by Bluetooth, email, or whatever the device supports, from any location
● Configurable buttons and key shortcuts
● Seamless work with Zip (as if it was normal folder)
● Vault for encrypting sensitive files - http://bit.ly/xp-vault ***

marked features are paid - they require donation

X-plore allows you to see inside of your Android device. And also outside.

This is a dual-pane explorer, there are two folders shown at same time, and common operation such as copying files are done from one pane to another.
And X-plore shows folder hierarchy in a tree view for clear orientation and fast switching to other location.

You may explore internals of the device, and if you're power user and have your device rooted, you can make changes to system data - backup files, remove unwanted applications, etc.

If you're standard user, you may choose to hide internal memory from view and be sure not to mess with system.
You can comfortably see contents of mass memories on your device, or possibly attached USB memory stick.

Simple app manager allows to see, run, copy, share, uninstall and further explore installed applications.

WiFi file sharing
Access files on your Android device from other Android devices over WiFi.

Access from a PC web browser
Manage files on your Android device from your PC.

Access to FTP and FTPS (secure FTP) servers is supported.
Multiple servers may be configured.

X-plore can display shared folders on other computers in LAN.

X-plore can access various web storage "Cloud" servers, and access their files.
You need to have account in supported web service, then you can access your files stored online through X-plore.

Supported is also SSH File Transfer (SFTP) and Terminal shell emulator.

X-plore contains music player that can play music tracks from any available location.

With Vault function, you can encrypt sensitive files, even by your fingerprint.

Main operations are related to managing files and folders - viewing, copying, moving, deleting, compressing to Zip, extracting, renaming, sharing, and more.

SQLite database viewer
X-plore can show SQLite database files (those with .db extension) as expandable list of tables, each table containing list of rows and columns with database entries.

Main interaction is done by touch screen, clicking on folders or files to open files, or long-click to open context menu which contains options which can be done on particular clicked item, or multiple selected items.
Multi-selection allows to do operation on more files at once.

Opening file may mean to use one of built-in viewer for most popular file types: images, audio, video and text.
Or you may configure X-plore to use system application for opening files, in which case system-predefined application that can open particular file is launched.

Archives (currently supported are Zip, Rar and 7zip) are displayed as other folders.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Feature-packed and highly configurable interface
  • Reliable file transfer capabilities (WiFi and FTP)
  • Good for power users with advanced needs
  • Supports various file management functions, including batch rename
  • Excellent support and prompt bug fixes from developers
Cons
  • Recent updates have introduced bugs and instability
  • Performance issues with slow directory listings and memory errors
  • Problems with specific features like file sync and video playback
  • Increased ads in the free version leading to user dissatisfaction
  • Certain bugs causing inconsistency in file details/results
Most mentioned
  • Recent updates causing bugs and performance issues
  • Strong praise for the app's features and capabilities
  • Issues with file sync functionality
  • Mention of premium version being worth the cost
  • High utility for power users
User reviews
This has been my favorite file manager. But it has become very buggy ever since the developer started to monetize the app by introducing ads. Each new update seems to introduce different bugs, some dangerous. Version 4.40.08 now hides all APK files if one checks "Open APK files as ZIP by default". 4.40.08 also cannot copy or move files to folders a few layers deep. The app now has become very dangerous. I caution you to close all other apps when using X-Plore file manager.
by Fuzzy Hopper, 2024-11-24

This has been my go-to file manager for many years. I'm a paid user, donating to the developer a few times. I also had it rated at five stars in the past, but it's lower now because the file sync feature isn't working good for me. After contacting the developer he isn't interested in solving the problem. I just moved to another file sync app that has been working flawlessly.
by Wayne Bird, 2024-11-20

Textbook example for programming a shell. It shows you the highlights to whatever programming step should be illustrated as for that programming your remote control becomes an easier thing to do. I captured all of the qualities the textbook had shown and therefore the system was included that supposedly is like winning and getting away with the not included features. IIt costs just a few dollars to remove the ads, and it's worth it! I'm going back to this for the authenthic shell termux seems too simple and never official.
by Amado Castaneda, 2024-11-16
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