DotFiles

DotFiles is a clean, fast, local-first file manager for Android. It puts you in complete control of your device's files without internet, cloud sync, ads, or accounts. Everything works offline on your device.

FAST BROWSING & NAVIGATION

Browse files and folders with intuitive breadcrumb navigation, smooth list or grid layouts, and full sort and filter controls. Navigate SAF selected folders or access all-files mode for complete storage management. Fast category views—Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, Archives, and APKs load instantly from cache.

POWERFUL SEARCH

Search across your entire device or limit to a specific folder. Smart two-stage search with instant Quick Results while full results load in the background. MediaStore-powered indexed search keeps results fast. Cancel anytime, filter by date and category, view search history.

COMPLETE FILE OPERATIONS

Rename, copy, move, duplicate, delete, share, and restore files and folders. Real-time operation progress with cancel buttons for long tasks. Intelligent conflict resolution—duplicates auto-rename to file (1).ext. Folder operations count nested items so you see accurate progress.

ORGANIZED STORAGE

Recent files show your most-used items. Large Files scanner finds storage hogs and lets you delete them safely. Empty Folders finder identifies unused directories. Star files and folders to create a personalized Favorites section on Home.

LOCAL TRASH WITH RESTORE

Deleted items move to local trash first—never permanently lost. Restore files anytime. Enable auto-cleanup after 7, 15, or 30 days or manually empty trash with full control. Trash shows total size and lets you selectively restore or permanently delete.

REFINED, RESPONSIVE DESIGN

Polished animations make every interaction feel smooth. Careful motion design guides your eye without distraction. Adaptive dark UI with red accent fits Nothing phones perfectly. Smooth animations on startup, thumbnails, list operations, and screen transitions keep interactions responsive.

PERFORMANCE & OPTIMIZATION

Optimized search with MediaStore indexing and intelligent caching. Category lists hydrate instantly from cache. Background refresh keeps Home current without blocking your workflow. Thumbnail decode is threaded and throttled to prevent scroll jank. Works smoothly even with massive storage.

ANDROID 15 READY

Full edge-to-edge support with safe padding for status and navigation bars. Adaptive launcher icons with monochrome layer for themed icons. Predictive back gesture support. Optimized for the latest Android features.

PRIVACY FIRST

No internet connection. No analytics, crash reporting, ads, or accounts. No cloud sync—all files stay on your device. File names, paths, sizes, and metadata are never uploaded. Files leave your device only when you choose to share or open them with other apps.

FLEXIBLE PERMISSION MODEL

Grant full file manager access across shared storage for complete control, or use selected-folder mode through Android's system picker to limit DotFiles to a single folder of your choice.

HIDDEN FILES & FOLDER MANAGEMENT

Show or hide dot-prefixed and system files with a persistent toggle. Folder counts include hidden children so you see real item counts. Empty folders and media privacy folders are properly handled.

INTUITIVE UI

Responsive dialogs and action sheets. Multi-select support with select-all and count display. Stable list keys prevent unnecessary redraws. Conflict-safe operations. Smart caching keeps everything responsive.

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DotFiles 0.1.0 by Dotfield Studio