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Files

Files is a free, open-source file manager for Android. Open Android's built-in Files app. It has 102 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

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About Files

DocumentsUI Shortcut is a tiny launcher for Android's built-in Files / DocumentsUI app. It does not request storage permission, does not read files, does not use the network, and does not run a background service. Tapping the launcher icon opens the system file manager in browser mode when supported by the device. Access to Android/data and Android/obb is controlled by Android and the device vendor's DocumentsUI implementation.

Privacy and F-Droid

F-Droid builds Files from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.

No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.

Screenshots

  • Files screenshot 1

Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.

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FAQ

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Is Files free and open source?

Yes. Files's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.

How do I install Files?

You can install Files from F-Droid (package com.documentsui.shortcut); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.0.8).

Is Files still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Jun 13, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.