# USB OTG File Manager Explorer

> Complete file manager to organize storage, access USB OTG, and share via WiFi.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `usbotg.filemanager.androidfilemanager.usbfilemanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apps Impulses
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 220,812
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (631 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2023-07-12
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=usbotg.filemanager.androidfilemanager.usbfilemanager)
- **Website:** [https://appsimpulsespp.blogspot.com/](https://appsimpulsespp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appsimpulsespp.blogspot.com/2018/06/overiew-privacy-policy-describe.html](https://appsimpulsespp.blogspot.com/2018/06/overiew-privacy-policy-describe.html)

## Description

USB OTG File Manager is a powerful and user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you manage your files on USB storage devices directly from your Android phone. Whether you want to access flash drives, external hard disks, or other USB storage, this tool provides quick and efficient file management capabilities.

With features like easy file transfer, explore, copy, delete, rename, and search for media files, USB OTG File Manager streamlines managing large files and backing up your photos, videos, documents, and settings. Its simple and intuitive interface ensures convenient access and control, making it an essential extension for anyone who frequently handles USB storage devices with their Android device.

## Rankings

- #151,641 — 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.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `usbotg.filemanager.androidfilemanager.usbfilemanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app is handy for viewing files on USB/phone and generally useful for basic tasks, but plagued by intrusive ads and limited functionality. The top complaints are that it forces ads or premium, cannot transfer files between USB and the device, and sometimes fails to recognize USB drives. Overall it’s useful for quick viewing but reliability and UX suffer due to ads and restricted transfer features.

### Pros

- Reads/loads and allows viewing files on USB and the phone.
- Useful for basic file management and for now it does the job.
- Generally positive reception with reviews describing it as nice/good.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and pressure to upgrade to premium (ads often start automatically).
- Cannot move/copy files between USB and the device.
- USB sticks are not consistently recognized (USB recognition issues).
- Limited functionality: mainly displays files with ads, not a full-featured file manager.

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