I stopped using my phone's built-in file manager — this open

Android's built-in file managers have come a long way since the early days, but they still feel frustratingly limited if you do anything beyond basic file browsing. Whether you're dealing with Samsung's My Files, Google's Files app, or the basic file browsers that ship with most Android devices, these stock options barely scratch the surface of what's possible with the best free file explorers .

After years of tolerating those limitations, I finally switched to Material Files, and the difference is remarkable.

Powerful and lightweight, Material Files gives you full control over your Android storage. Manage, sort, and access local or network files with a clean, modern interface.

Material Files gives you real control over your device storage

With a clean interface

One of the most immedi