The Best File Manager for Samsung Galaxy
AnExplorer is a powerful alternative to Samsung's built-in My Files, offering deep file management capabilities for Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets — including root access, network storage, cloud sync, and wireless transfer.
Why Choose AnExplorer on Samsung Galaxy?
Samsung Galaxy devices ship with My Files, which handles basic tasks. AnExplorer goes further:
| Feature | My Files | AnExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| USB OTG | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud Storage | Limited | Dropbox, OneDrive, Box |
| Network Share (SMB/FTP/SFTP) | ❌ | ✅ |
| WiFi Transfer to TV/PC | ❌ | ✅ |
| Root File Access | ❌ | ✅ |
| Archive Manager (ZIP/RAR/7z) | ZIP only | ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR |
| Internal HTTP Server | ❌ | ✅ |
Key Features on Samsung Galaxy
- WiFi Transfer — Send files from your Galaxy phone to PC, Mac, Android TV, or Wear OS watch wirelessly
- Root File Manager — Access
/system,/data, and/cachepartitions on rooted Samsung devices - Cloud Storage — Browse Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box in the same file browser
- Network Storage — Mount NAS drives via SMB, SFTP, FTP, or WebDAV
- Archive Manager — Create and extract ZIP, RAR, 7z, and TAR files
- APK Manager — Install and backup APKs directly
How to Install AnExplorer on Samsung Galaxy
- Open the Google Play Store on your Samsung Galaxy
- Search for "AnExplorer — File Manager"
- Install and open the app
Compatible Samsung Galaxy Models
AnExplorer works on all Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets running Android 7.0 or later:
- Samsung Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, S24, S25)
- Samsung Galaxy A series (A14, A34, A54, A55)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S series
- Samsung Galaxy Note series
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AnExplorer replace Samsung My Files?
AnExplorer can be set as the default file manager via Android's app defaults. It works alongside My Files — you can use both.
Does root access work on Samsung Galaxy?
Root access requires the device to be rooted and SuperUser/Magisk enabled. Stock Samsung devices are not rooted.
Can I transfer files from Galaxy to a Mac?
Yes — use AnExplorer's WiFi Share (HTTP server mode) to expose files as a network share accessible from any Mac browser.
