# Files

> Shortcut to system "Files" App.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.folderv.gofiles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.folderv.gofiles)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.folderv.gofiles`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FolderV
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 430,911
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (596 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2023-04-20
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 2.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.folderv.gofiles)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://folderv.com/2018/02/25/Privacy-Policy/](http://folderv.com/2018/02/25/Privacy-Policy/)

## Description

Files is a Chrome extension providing a convenient shortcut to your system's native Files App. It enhances user productivity by enabling easy access to important system directories such as "Android/data" and "Android/obb" folders. Additionally, its intuitive drag-and-drop feature supports split screen operations, streamlining file management tasks. Perfect for users who frequently interact with file systems and need quick navigation without multiple steps.

## Rankings

- #108,057 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.folderv.gofiles.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 this lightweight app for granting access to Android system folders without root, enabling various file operations, and working on Android 13. However, recurring bugs, notification issues, errors opening files, and lack of comprehensive features like search affect usability. Some also report conflicts with system file managers, limiting the app's effectiveness.

### Pros

- Allows viewing inside /data/data/ or /data/user/0 folders without root access, useful for backup
- Lightweight and efficient app performance
- Enables file operations like view, copy, paste, rename within Android data folders
- Works well on Android 13

### Cons

- App has bugs causing notifications to persist even after file deletion
- Issues with opening files and path errors
- Lacks certain functions such as a universal search feature
- Conflicts with default or system file managers and may face restrictions

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