# Unchained (open-source file manager)

> Unchained is a free, open-source file manager for Android. App to interact with Real Debrid. It has 646 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Unchained for Android is a free and open-source app interfacing with Real Debrid. Forget your computer and unchain the power of Real Debrid on mobile! Just log in to your account, and you're ready. Why use Unchained? - download from all the available hosters - add torrent files and magnet links - unlock all the features with the private API key - keep your subscription under control - free and without ads Note: this app requires a paid Real Debrid account to work

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/LivingWithHippos/unchained-android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 646 |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.github.livingwithhippos.unchained/ (package com.github.livingwithhippos.unchained) |
| F-Droid anti-features | Relies on a non-free network service; Tracks or reports your activity |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.livingwithhippos.unchained |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | File managers & sync |
| Latest release | v1.8.1 (Sep 2, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 31, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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