Awesome Android Root

File Management

File management for rooted Android devices - file managers with full root access, storage cleaning apps and Magisk/KernelSU modules, and file & partition tools for power users.

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Related: Backup & Restore protects your files and app data before you clean or flash anything.

File Managers ​

  • ⭐ MiXplorer - Feature-rich file manager. Proprietary
  • AnExplorer - A simple, Small, Fast and Efficient File Explorer. FOSS|
  • File Manager - Easy and powerful file explorer for Android devices. It’s free, fast and full-featured. Because of its simple UI, it’s extremely easy to use. Proprietary
  • File Manager - File Browser - Manage your files (file explorer) like you do on your desktop or laptop using Multiple Select, Cut/Copy/Paste, Move, Create, Delete, Rename, Search etc. Proprietary
  • Fossify File Manager - Easy app for managing your files without ads, respecting your privacy and security. FOSS| |
  • Material Files - Modern file manager with root capabilities. FOSS| |
  • MT Manager - File Management and Reverse Engineering Tool for Android. Proprietary
  • NoStorageRestrict - Removes the restriction when selecting folders (Sdcard, Download, data and obb) through the file manager on Android 11 and higher. FOSS
  • Remember My Sort - Forces the native Android file picker to remember your sorting preferences. FOSS [LSP]|
  • Root Explorer - File manager with root access. Proprietary
  • RS File Manager File Explorer - Free, Safe, Simple, Manage your files efficiently and easily with RS File Manager. Proprietary
  • Solid Explorer - Powerful file manager with root support. Proprietary
  • Sortify - Automatically organizes files in your Download folder. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Total Commander - A feature rich file manager for Android. For a better experience, please read this. Proprietary
  • ZArchiver - A program for archive management (including managing of application backups in archives). Proprietary

Cleaning ​

  • ⭐ SD Maid 2/SE - A file management tool for Android that specializes in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data. FOSS| |
  • AutoPurge Pro - Junk cleaning automation tool that provides deep cleaning and resource management capabilities for Android devices. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Basic Cleaner - A magisk/KSU module that applies a set of cleanups and fixups every 7-15-30 days. FOSS [M] [K]
  • Cache Cleaner Widget - A root-based widget with no UI that clears all app caches in one tap. FOSS|
  • Cleaner Royall - A lightweight but ultra-fast and powerful cleaner for Android. Proprietary [LSP]
  • ClearBox - Can delete all software caches, installation packages, compressed packages, garbage, empty folders etc. Proprietary [M] [K]
  • CZero - Cleans the cache of frequently used apps, and adds background suppression, empty-folder cleanup, and F2FS garbage collection. FOSS [M] [K]

File & Partition Tools ​

  • Partition Backup - This Utility Allows You To Save Android Device Partition. FOSS [M]
  • SD Flasher - Flash disk images (.img, .img.gz, .img.xz, .zip) directly to SD cards from your Android device. FOSS
  • USB Mass Storage - Turn Your Phone into a USB Drive.