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Material Files

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Spec score 7.6 #68 of 100 in File Manager Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Material Files is an open-source Material Design file manager for Android 5.0 and later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
androidRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says information the app requests is retained on the device and is not collected by the developer, while third-party services may collect identifying information and error log data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The Google Play listing provides a support email address: [email protected].Read 12 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
License
The app is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2018Read 19 Oct 2026 · github.com
Archive support
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · github.com
Archives
It can view, extract, and create common compressed files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Customization
It offers customizable interface colors and a night mode with optional true black.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
File system details
It handles symbolic links, file permissions, and SELinux context using Linux system calls.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integration
The v1.7.5 release added support for Shizuku.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Navigation
It uses filesystem breadcrumbs to help navigate files and folders.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Network storage
It supports viewing and managing files on FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV servers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platform limitation
The project states that Material Files is not designed to replace Android DocumentsUI and relies on DocumentsUI for tasks such as granting external SD card access.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Root access
It can view and manage files with root access.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security reporting
The project says only the latest app version receives security updates and asks users to report vulnerabilities by email.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Material Files Free Android 5.0+ file manager Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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