# Please recommend an Android file manager app **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 2, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801 "2020-01-02T20:32:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/1 "2020-01-02T20:32:53Z")
I had ES File Manager until a few months ago which worked well for some years, but crapped out more and more often, and I’ve read some time ago here at this board that it’s become a security hazard that probably spies on you, so I deleted it. But I still haven’t found a good alternative. As I mostly use a file manager to exchange files between my Windows PCs and my phone, I have these (networking) requirements: - ability to connect to cloud services, especially to dropbox and OneDrive - ability to connect to my Windows 10 network - ideally for free, I can handle a bit of advertising ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/2 "2020-01-02T21:37:04Z")
CX has settings buillt-in for Dropbox, Google Drive and something called Box. It connects to the PC by becoming an FTP server. (It also has “local network”, which I haven’t tried.) FX has an FTP server and Windows Host (never used that option, not sure what it is.) ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/3 "2020-01-02T21:55:52Z")
I recommend Total Commander which is “Free as in 'free”." Not sure if it has all the features you want since I haven’t used all on your list. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/4 "2020-01-02T22:29:32Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > CX has settings buillt-in for Dropbox, Google Drive and something called Box. It connects to the PC by becoming an FTP server. (It also has “local network”, which I haven’t tried.) > > FX has an FTP server and Windows Host (never used that option, not sure what it is.) I’ve installed CX, and it looks good. I was able to connect to Dropbox, OneDrive and my local computers. And the interface is clear and uncluttered. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/5 "2020-01-03T00:40:25Z")
I’ve found RS File Manager, which looks like a clone of ES. It works in the exact same manner. If there are any security concerns, I’m not aware of any, but I’d be happy to be corrected. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/6 "2020-01-03T01:42:03Z")
X-Plore I’ve used it 3 years. Connects to my cloud storage and accesses my optional flash card. Includes a image viewer and plays audio & video files. Can be used free. Donation unlocks the multimedia features. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-android-file-manager-app/845801/7 "2020-01-03T03:38:10Z")
Since the OP seems satisfied, a hijack. I like the file manager (“My Files”) that comes on Samsung phones, but my Moto G6 has the generic Android POS manager, and I can’t install the Samsung one on it. Anyone know a good look-alike clone for My Files?