Android User Guide

Learn how to connect, manage, transfer, sync, and back up files with FE File Explorer on Android.

File Management

Sort, view, rename, copy, move, and delete files on Android.

File Transfer

Copy photos and files between your Android device, network shares, and cloud storage.

Access External Storage

Grant FE File Explorer permission to access an SD card or USB drive on Android.

Set Up a Connection

Connect FE File Explorer for Android to computers, servers, NAS devices, and cloud storage.

Manage Connections

Duplicate, edit, or delete saved connections in FE File Explorer for Android.

Settings for Mac

Configure macOS file sharing so FE File Explorer can connect to folders on your Mac.

Settings for Windows 11

Configure Windows 11 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows 10

Configure Windows 10 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows 7/8

Configure Windows 7 or Windows 8 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Windows XP

Configure Windows XP folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from FE File Explorer.

Settings for Time Capsule

Enable file sharing on an AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme for access from FE File Explorer.

Built-in FTP Server

Start FE File Explorer's built-in FTP server to transfer files with a computer.

Nearby File Transfer

Transfer files between Android and iOS devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Sync Files

Synchronize files between Android and network shares, servers, or cloud storage.

Backup Photos

Back up camera photos from Android to network shares, servers, or cloud storage.