# BD File Manager and Explorer

> File explorer for local and cloud files, plus SMB, FTP, SFTP and WebDAV storage.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.liuzho.file.explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.liuzho.file.explorer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.liuzho.file.explorer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LiuZho Soft
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,321,082
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (9,843 ratings)
- **Version:** v1.8.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2020-06-30
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liuzho.file.explorer)
- **Website:** [https://www.liuzhosoft.com](https://www.liuzhosoft.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://liuzhosoft.com/apps/privacy-gp.html](https://liuzhosoft.com/apps/privacy-gp.html)

## Description

**BD File Manager** is a powerful file explorer for organizing local, LAN and cloud storage from one place. Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV servers and link popular cloud drives like OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive. Access network disks and transfer files wirelessly over LAN or use FTP to manage your Android device from a PC without cables.

Built-in tools include a media player for video and audio streaming from any connected storage, advanced storage analysis to find large or duplicate files, a junk-file cleaner, and archive support for ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ISO, TAR and GZIP. Manage internal/external storage (SD, USB, OTG), categorize files by type (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents), and view detailed app info and permissions with the App Manager. Ideal for users who need seamless file access, storage cleanup and robust network connectivity.

## Rankings

- #58,129 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.liuzho.file.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise BD File Manager for its intuitive, versatile UI and strong file-management capabilities. Key positives include admin privileges and system control (with easy file deletion), plus reliable cross-device transfers to Windows PCs. Permissions management and the ability to inspect app features are also noted. A few isolated complaints mention intrusive ads or other minor issues. Overall, the sentiment is favorable, emphasizing control, accessibility, and seamless PC interoperability.

### Pros

- Intuitive, beautiful, and versatile UI
- Admin privileges and strong system control, including easy file deletion
- Reliable cross-device file transfer to Windows PCs
- Robust file management with permissions handling

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.liuzho.file.explorer)