File Manager for Samsung Galaxy XR
Samsung Galaxy XR is Samsung's standalone mixed reality headset running Android XR — Google's new XR-optimised Android platform co-developed with Samsung. It ships with the Galaxy Store and access to Android apps. AnExplorer installs as a standard Android XR app and provides file management, APK sideloading, wireless transfer, and cloud storage from inside your mixed reality environment.
Install AnExplorer on Samsung Galaxy XR
Via Galaxy Store or Play Store:
- Open the Galaxy Store or Play Store on Samsung Galaxy XR
- Search for AnExplorer
- Install — runs as a 2D panel in the XR environment
Via ADB sideload:
- Enable developer mode in Settings
- Connect via
adb connect [headset-ip]:5555 - Run:
adb install AnExplorer.apk
File Management in Android XR Environment
AnExplorer on Android XR runs as a resizable 2D panel in your mixed reality space:
- Spatial window: position AnExplorer anywhere in your field of view
- Controller navigation: select, open, and manage files with Galaxy XR controllers
- Hand tracking: tap file icons with pinch gesture on Samsung Galaxy XR
- Eye tracking: look at a file and pinch to select (where supported)
Key Use Cases on Samsung Galaxy XR
APK sideloading Install apps and games not yet available in the Galaxy Store by transferring APKs via WiFi and using AnExplorer's APK Installer.
Transfer from Galaxy phone Seamlessly send files between your Galaxy phone and Galaxy XR headset:
- Open AnExplorer on Galaxy phone → WiFi Share
- On Galaxy XR, open AnExplorer → WiFi Receive
- Accept — transfer completes wirelessly
Stream video from NAS Connect to a home Synology/QNAP NAS via SMB and stream 4K180 or 90FPS video directly to the Galaxy XR display without downloading.
Feature Overview
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Internal storage access | ✅ |
| USB-C OTG | ✅ |
| WiFi Transfer | ✅ |
| APK Installer | ✅ |
| Cloud (Dropbox/OneDrive) | ✅ |
| SMB / NAS | ✅ |
| Archive manager | ✅ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AnExplorer optimised for Android XR spatial UI? AnExplorer is a standard Android app that runs as a 2D panel on Android XR. A dedicated spatial 3D version is not available yet, but the 2D panel mode is fully functional.
Does AnExplorer integrate with Samsung's One UI for XR? AnExplorer runs alongside One UI XR apps but doesn't use Samsung-specific XR APIs. It appears as a standard app window.
Can I use AnExplorer without controllers on Galaxy XR? Galaxy XR supports hand tracking, allowing file operations using pinch and tap gestures — no controller required.
Is AnExplorer free on Samsung Galaxy XR? The core file manager is free. Pro unlocks cloud and network storage. See pricing.