Material Files APK v1.7.5 · Latest Version for Android
Material Files is a clean, open-source file manager with root support, archives, and access to FTP, SFTP, SMB and WebDAV network shares.
- Version
- 1.7.5
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026
- Size
- 10 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+
- Developer
- Hai Zhang
- Category
- Tools
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Package
- me.zhanghai.android.files
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What's New in v1.7.5
- Added support for Shizuku.
- Added Danish and Galician translation.
- Changed encryption when creating ZIP archive from ZipCrypto to AES-256.
- Material Design 2 theme may be removed in the upcoming version 1.8.0.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
What is Material Files?
Material Files is a fast file manager that follows Material Design closely. Beneath the simple look it is very capable: it understands Linux permissions and symbolic links, opens ZIP and other archives, and can browse network storage such as NAS drives.
Key Features
- Clean Material Design with breadcrumb navigation
- Create and extract archives (ZIP, 7z, TAR and more)
- FTP, SFTP, SMB and WebDAV support
- Root access for system files
- Themes with true black night mode
Getting Started
Material Files is a good replacement for the basic file manager on your phone. Use the side menu to add a network share and browse files on your home server like a local folder.
Open Source and Privacy
Material Files is developed in the open by Hai Zhang and released under the GPL-3.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install Material Files APK
- Tap Download and get the Material Files v1.7.5 APK (10 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Material Files free?
Yes. Material Files is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0+ license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Material Files APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Material Files need?
Material Files v1.7.5 requires Android 6.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Material Files?
The source code is available at https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
