# SDelete - File Shredder

> Need to permanently delete your personal or sensitive data? Get SDelete now!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vb2labs.android.sdelete](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vb2labs.android.sdelete)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vb2labs.android.sdelete`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vb2labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 394,416
- **Rating:** 3.39 / 5 (971 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-23
- **First published:** 2016-03-27
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 2.70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vb2labs.android.sdelete)
- **Website:** [http://vb2labs.com/](http://vb2labs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/sdelete-file-shredder-privacy-policy/eea92390-763d-4a77-9d41-3bdac0d8d559/privacy](https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/sdelete-file-shredder-privacy-policy/eea92390-763d-4a77-9d41-3bdac0d8d559/privacy)

## Description

SDelete (Secure Delete) is a powerful file shredder designed to protect your privacy by permanently deleting personal and sensitive data beyond recovery. It supports secure deletion from internal storage and SD cards, handling photos, videos, audio files, documents, and more. Compliance with international deletion standards like US DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800–88 guarantees your data is wiped thoroughly.

Key features include fast and smooth file browsing, multiple file deletion, thumbnail previews, custom shredding patterns, and secure wiping of free space to prevent data recovery. The Pro version offers added benefits such as no ads, password protection, priority support, and exclusive features. Ideal for Android users concerned about data security, SDelete ensures that deleted files cannot be restored by any recovery tool.

## Rankings

- #112,970 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

SDelete - File Shredder is praised for effectively deleting stubborn and hidden files, including corrupted ones that other apps cannot handle, and it is generally easy to use. However, users frequently report serious issues such as app crashes causing phone restarts, failure to delete files on external SD cards despite permissions, leftover cache files causing storage warnings, and unclear error messages. Additionally, the app has not been updated in years, contributing to its instability and user frustration.

### Pros

- Effectively deletes files that other file managers could not remove.
- Can find and delete hidden or hard-to-locate files such as EPUB files.
- Easy to use with fast navigation and clear instructions.
- Has a share functionality appreciated by some users.
- Helpful in removing corrupted files and suspected viruses.

### Cons

- App crashes or causes phone rebooting during operations like free space deletion.
- Fails to delete files from external SD cards despite permissions.
- Leaves residual cache files after operation leading to storage warnings.
- App has not been updated for a long time causing stability and compatibility issues.
- Deletion errors with vague or unknown error messages reported frequently.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vb2labs.android.sdelete)