# File Manager Lite

> File Manager let you Manage your files like you do on your desktop or laptop.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.filemanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.filemanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ea.filemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** extreme action
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 41,026
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (121 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.16
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2018-09-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.filemanager)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVs9ZZ8LfaRqqssEsqPACfXZo1y2tVCIbXkiAzJqmSU](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVs9ZZ8LfaRqqssEsqPACfXZo1y2tVCIbXkiAzJqmSU)

## Description

File Manager Lite is a powerful Chrome extension that allows you to manage your files just like on a desktop or laptop. It supports accessing files on microSD cards, transferring large files, and backing up files, folders, or directories on USB flash drives. You can easily transfer content between your internal storage, USB drives, and cloud storage.

Key features include viewing the number of files in folders, multiple file selection, cut/copy/paste actions, moving files between folders, creating new files, deleting and renaming files, searching, sharing files, compressing files, displaying hidden files, creating shortcuts, and adding bookmarks. File Manager Lite offers an intuitive and versatile file exploration experience directly within your Chrome browser.

Please note that this app is supported by ads, which helps keep it free. If you enjoy using the extension, leaving a review is greatly appreciated!

## Rankings

- #326,099 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.ea.filemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate File Manager Lite for its simplicity, light weight, essential features, and privacy since it does not access the internet. The scanning functionality is also highlighted positively. However, multiple reviews mention issues such as the app occasionally crashing or not opening, limited customization options like missing dark mode, and some users finding it ineffective for managing pictures.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use interface
- Lightweight and does not consume much space
- Useful and full of essential features
- Does not access the internet or communicate outside the phone
- Effective scanning capabilities

### Cons

- App crashes or won’t open for some users
- Lack of UI customization options such as dark mode and themes
- Some users find it not useful or bad for managing pictures

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ea.filemanager)