/little-file-explorer

Android 1.0+ mini file explorer and manager

Primary LanguageJavaGNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

Little File Explorer

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A small, simple file explorer, designed with compatibility in mind.

Open-sourced and publicly-viewable code for anyone worrying about being locked in or privacy invasion.

It provides multiple functions, including copy and pasting files, multi-file share, etc. More information available in Features section below.

Supports Android 1.0+

Currently under 40 KB.

Previous known as Simple File Explorer (but from martinmimigames).

Location of website: https://martinmimigames.github.io/projects/little-file-explorer.

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Features

  • Free
  • Small (< 40 KB)
  • Basic file operations (Cut, copy, paste, rename, delete)
  • File name filter
  • Name and Modified Time sort
  • Easy switch between sdcard and internal storage
  • Multi-share function
  • File/folder path copying
  • Minimum permissions
  • Dark/light theme toggle
  • md5 checksum generation and verification

Latest Versions

  • v4.15

    • Fixed copying pasting not working properly in some cases
    • Fixed having grey area in cursors on some text inputs
    • Shrunk size
    • Reworded notification
  • v4.14

    • Fixed filter bug causing crash on startup
    • Fixed file not opening on some apps (missing metadata)
    • Fixed file size calculation incorrect
    • Now clear text input when create new folder
    • More natural-looking back button
    • Removed unused notification about invalid folder name
    • Now uses Future for concurrency management (less race condition)
  • v4.13

    • Fixed # in file name error
    • Added follow system dark mode
    • Fixed crash when open details of large files
    • Fixed error when empty clipboard
    • Now clear filter when entering/exiting folder
    • Added invalid name warning when creating/renaming files
  • v4.12

    • added md5 checksum calculation and verification (details page)
    • theme is now toggle-based (burger menu)
    • app now forget last path (feature reverted)
  • v4.11

    • Fix crashing if last exited on a non-existing folder
    • Fix unable to exit folders with access denied
    • Added details page for files
    • Added light mode (follows system settings)
    • Added sorting by file size
    • Moved storage info to the bottom
    • Added slight padding to dialogs
  • v4.10

    • Added "toggle hidden" option (available in menu button)
    • Added File/Folder name filtering (available on top bar)
    • Added display sorting (name, last modified time) (available in menu button)
    • Added file path remembering on app exit
    • Re-added share button in open list options
    • Fixed delete confirmation screen being full screen
  • v4.9

    • Fixed sticky selection state after leaving app
    • Fixed concurrent directory list modification
    • Removed share button from file option menu
    • Added duplicate folder warning when creating new folder
    • Changed rounding system for storage size display
    • Always update storage list quick switch display
    • Now use cache thread pool for reducing idle cpu usage and increase performance
  • v4.8

    • Allow folder path to be copied to clipboard
    • Fixed incorrect handling after path copying
    • Fixed delete conformation button being pushed out by long list
    • Fixed copying to incorrect directory when moved directory while in progress
  • v4.7

    • Added multi-share option (sdk 4+)
    • Added file path copy option
    • Allow open file with default apps
    • Reduced open list button size
    • Capitalised buttons
    • Changed opener text
  • v4.6

    • Fixed not opening when no sdcard inserted
  • v4.5

    • smaller apk
    • fixed quick selection overlap with menu list
    • opening file request by other app now have open prompt
    • changed audio png
    • back button now go back to parent folder if available

Branches

  • main: latest source-code

Issues

Issues and pull requests are always welcome!

You can submit issues the following ways:

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Made by Martinmimigames

Official Website at https://martinmimigames.github.io

Last update of README

Date : 2024-03-28 yyyy-mm-dd

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