File Manager for Samsung DeX & Desktop Mode
Turn your smartphone or tablet into a full-fledged workstation. AnExplorer brings true desktop-class file management to Samsung DeX, Motorola Ready For, and Android 15 Desktop Mode on external monitors, portable displays, and TV screens.
Desktop Experience for Big Screens
Managing files on a desktop monitor is different from a touchscreen. AnExplorer adapts its interface with desktop productivity features:
- Multi-Window & Split-Screen — Open multiple folder windows side-by-side. Drag and drop files between windows with your mouse.
- Full Keyboard & Mouse Support — Standard keyboard shortcuts (
Ctrl+C,Ctrl+V,Ctrl+X,Ctrl+A,Delete), right-click context menus, and scroll wheel browsing. - External Storage Hub — Connect USB flash drives, external HDDs, SSDs, and microSD card readers through USB-C hubs.
- High-Density Grid & List Views — Scaled for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K displays to view hundreds of files at a glance.
Supported Desktop Environments
| Environment | Supported Devices | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung DeX | Galaxy S series, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab S | Wired HDMI, DeX Pad/Station, Wireless DeX to smart TVs |
| Android 15+ Desktop Mode | Google Pixel 9 and later | Freeform resizable windows, taskbar, display projection |
| Motorola Ready For | Motorola Edge, Razr, ThinkPhone | Desktop workspace, wireless PC companion, TV hub |
| Tablet Desktop Modes | Lenovo Productivity Mode, Xiaomi Pad Workstation | On-device windowed multitasking with keyboard cover |
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Built-in File Browser | AnExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Resizable Desktop Windows | Limited | ✅ Full |
| Multi-Window Drag & Drop | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Full |
| External USB OTG (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS) | Basic | ✅ High-performance |
| SMB / Windows Shares / NAS | ❌ | ✅ Pro |
| FTP / FTPS / SFTP Client | ❌ | ✅ Pro |
| WebDAV (Nextcloud, ownCloud) | ❌ | ✅ Pro |
| Cloud Storage (Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) | ⚠️ Separate apps | ✅ Unified in one app |
| Archive Manager (ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR) | ZIP only | ✅ Full extract & create |
| Connect Web Server & Wi-Fi Transfer | ❌ | ✅ Built-in |
| Root / ADB Storage Access | ❌ | ✅ Pro |
How to Use AnExplorer on Samsung DeX
- Connect your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet to an external monitor via a USB-C to HDMI adapter or DeX cable.
- Samsung DeX launches automatically on the external display.
- Open AnExplorer from the DeX app tray or desktop shortcut.
- Resize the window to your preferred size, maximize it, or snap it side-by-side with another application.
- Plug external USB drives into your hub or mount network storage via the Network / Cloud cards on the Home screen.
Related Desktop & Computer Guides
- All Computer Platforms — run AnExplorer on PCs, Macs, and Android laptops
- Samsung Galaxy File Management — One UI and DeX optimization
- Samsung Galaxy Tab File Management — large-screen tablet setup
- Transfer Files from Android to PC — wireless browser transfer guide
- Connect to NAS on Android — SMB and network storage guide
Get AnExplorer for Android Desktop Mode
Manage, transfer, and access your files on any device.