Material Files

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Material Files?

Material Files is an Android file manager with local and network storage access and awareness of Linux filesystem details. It includes archive tools, network storage, and filesystem metadata.

Archive tools

Network storage

Filesystem metadata

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Android users browsing local files and supported NAS services

Before you choose

Protected filesystem areas require elevated access. Network shares need supported protocols and valid credentials.

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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Protected filesystem areas require elevated access.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Protected filesystem areas require elevated access.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings archive tools and network storage into the same workflow.

Add the relevant network location, inspect the destination path, and test a small copy while checking that the expected file permissions and names are preserved.

What to keep in mind

Protected filesystem areas require elevated access.

Network shares need supported protocols and valid credentials.

How to use it well

Material Files fits Android users browsing local files and supported NAS services. Add the relevant network location, inspect the destination path, and test a small copy while checking that the expected file permissions and names are preserved.

Protected filesystem areas require elevated access. Network shares need supported protocols and valid credentials. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Material Files free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Protected filesystem areas require elevated access.

Can I use Material Files for archive tools?

Yes. Material Files includes archive tools. Add the relevant network location, inspect the destination path, and test a small copy while checking that the expected file permissions and names are preserved.

Can Material Files access every protected directory without elevated permissions?

Protected filesystem areas require elevated access.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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