AnExplorer integrates with MEGA as a native storage location. Once connected, your MEGA folders appear in AnExplorer's sidebar alongside your phone storage, SD card, and any NAS or network shares. You can copy files between MEGA and local storage, move files between MEGA folders, and manage everything in one place.
How to Connect MEGA
- Open AnExplorer
- Navigate to the Network screen, then tap +
- Select MEGA
- Sign in with your MEGA account (email + password)
- Authorize AnExplorer to access your MEGA
- Your MEGA appears as a bookmark in the AnExplorer sidebar
If you have multiple MEGA accounts, you can add them — each appears as a separate entry.
What You Can Do with MEGA in AnExplorer
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Browse all MEGA folders | Tap the MEGA entry in sidebar |
| Download a file to phone | Long-press > Copy > navigate to local folder > Paste |
| Upload a file from phone | Copy the file from local storage > Paste into MEGA folder |
| Move files within MEGA | Long-press > Cut > navigate to destination > Paste |
| Delete from MEGA | Long-press > Delete |
| Create a new folder | Long-press in empty area > New Folder |
| Extract archive to MEGA | Not directly — extract locally, then copy to MEGA |
AnExplorer + MEGA vs MEGA App
| AnExplorer | MEGA app | |
|---|---|---|
| Browse MEGA files | ✅ | ✅ |
| Move between MEGA folders | ✅ | ✅ |
| Copy from MEGA to phone | ✅ | ✅ |
| Copy from MEGA to NAS (single step) | ✅ | ❌ (two steps via phone) |
| Open archives (ZIP/RAR/7z) in MEGA | ✅ | ❌ |
| View alongside local and NAS files | ✅ | ❌ |
| End-to-end encryption | ✅ | ✅ |
| Offline access (sync) | ❌ | ✅ (MEGA handles sync) |
AnExplorer is best for manual file management, moving files between storage locations, and accessing archives. The MEGA app is better for ongoing sync and offline access.
Common Workflows
Back up phone photos to MEGA
- In AnExplorer, navigate to
/sdcard/DCIM/Camera/ - Long-press > Select All (or select specific photos)
- Copy
- Navigate to your MEGA folder (e.g.,
MEGA/Phone Backup/Year/) - Paste — files upload to MEGA
Move MEGA file to NAS (one operation)
If you also have a NAS connected in AnExplorer:
- Navigate to the file in MEGA
- Long-press > Cut
- Navigate to NAS share
- Paste — the file moves from MEGA to NAS directly
Extract and upload a ZIP from MEGA
- Navigate to the ZIP file in your MEGA folder
- Tap to open it (AnExplorer shows contents)
- Copy individual files out to local storage
- Re-upload to a different MEGA folder if needed
MEGA Free vs Paid
| Plan | Storage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MEGA Free | 20 GB | generous free storage |
| Pro Lite | 400 GB | entry level paid plan |
| Pro I | 2 TB | standard paid plan |
| Pro II | 8 TB | premium paid plan |
| Pro III | 16 TB | massive storage plan |
AnExplorer works with all MEGA plans — the storage available is whatever your MEGA account has.
Troubleshooting
"Authorization failed" during sign-in:
- Check that you're signing in to the correct MEGA account
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting: long-press the MEGA bookmark > Disconnect > re-add
Files take long to load:
- MEGA API browsing depends on the size of your directory structure — large accounts may take several seconds to load
- AnExplorer doesn't cache MEGA directory listings — each open is a fresh API call
Upload stuck or failing:
- Check your internet connection (MEGA uploads require internet)
- Large files over mobile data can fail if the connection drops — use Wi-Fi for large uploads
- Check MEGA storage isn't full (MEGA free is 20 GB)