# Computer File Browser

> Browse music,video,photos of windows computer from your smartphone directly.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/roid.spikesroid.computer\_file\_browser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/roid.spikesroid.computer_file_browser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `roid.spikesroid.computer_file_browser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Spikes Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 43,364
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (187 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.16
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-22
- **First published:** 2015-07-10
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 6.15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=roid.spikesroid.computer_file_browser)
- **Website:** [https://www.spikesroidapps.com/](https://www.spikesroidapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.spikesroidapps.com/privacy-policy/computerfilebrowser/policy.html](https://www.spikesroidapps.com/privacy-policy/computerfilebrowser/policy.html)

## Description

**Computer File Browser** is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you seamlessly access, browse, and manage files on your Windows computer from your smartphone. Whether connected via WiFi or Android hotspot, you can view photos, listen to music, watch videos, and even manage files — all without physically interacting with your PC.

Key features include file browsing, file operations (copy, move, delete, rename), email attachment sending, setting wallpapers, viewing system info like hard disk status, and system controls like lock screen or shutdown. The app supports multiple languages and offers password protection for secure access. Setup is easy with a Windows server app and connecting both devices to the same network. This extension offers a powerful way to control your Windows PC remotely and efficiently from your phone.

## Rankings

- #318,021 — 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_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Computer File Browser app receives positive feedback for its quality and user satisfaction. Users appreciate its functionality and consider it a great file browsing tool. However, notable issues include lack of proper functioning on Android 10 and Linux, and server problems for some users.

### Pros

- Users find the app satisfactory and good quality.
- Several users express happiness and love for the app.
- The app is perceived as a great way to browse files.

### Cons

- The app does not work well on Android 10 as reported by multiple users.
- It appears to have compatibility issues with Linux users.
- Some users mention the server stopped working on their devices.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/roid.spikesroid.computer_file_browser)