Files by Google: Manage and Share Files

Files by Google is a file management tool by Google LLC that helps you organize, clean up, and share the content stored on your Android device. It combines a file browser with storage cleanup suggestions, media playback, and offline transfer tools in a single app. The current version is 1.13157.1011540316.0-release, it requires Android 8.0 or newer, and it is free with no ads and no in-app purchases.

When you open the app, it shows how much space is left on your phone, SD card, or USB drive. From there you can review recommendations for removing junk, such as old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, and cached data. You can also browse your photos, videos, documents, GIFs, and downloads, search for a specific item, or sort files by size to see what is using the most room.

Beyond cleanup, the app handles sharing and playback. Quick Share sends photos, videos, apps, and other files to nearby Android and Chromebook devices at speeds up to 480 Mbps, even without an internet connection, and transfers are protected with end-to-end encryption. You can move files to Google Drive or an SD card, lock sensitive items behind a PIN or pattern separate from your device lock, and play music or video with controls such as playback speed and shuffle. The app itself uses less than 20 MB of storage, and its recommendations improve as you keep using it.

Key features

• See available space on your device, SD card, and USB drive
• Clean up old photos from chat apps, duplicate files, and cache
• Search and browse photos, videos, documents, GIFs, and downloads
• Sort files by size to find what takes up the most space
• Share files offline with Quick Share at speeds up to 480 Mbps, secured with end-to-end encryption
• Protect sensitive files with a PIN or pattern different from your device lock
• Play offline music and video with playback speed, shuffle, and other controls
• Back up files to Google Drive or an SD card, or share to other cloud storage apps
• Smart recommendations that get better the more you use the app
• Uses less than 20 MB of storage and shows no ads

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the "Install unknown apps" setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager. The file size is not listed for this version.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open the app once installation is complete. It requires Android 8.0 or newer.

Latest changes · 1.13157.1011540316.0-release

The latest update to Files by Google, version 1.13157.1011540316.0-release, brings UI enhancements for a smoother user experience along with various bug fixes. This release continues to offer tools for freeing up space, fast offline sharing, and secure file storage, all in an app that uses less than 20 MB of storage.

This app suits beginners and everyday users who want a simple way to see what is filling up their phone, delete unnecessary files, and find photos or documents quickly. It is also useful for people who often send files to nearby devices without an internet connection, or who want a separate lock for private files.

Start with the cleanup recommendations on the main screen, then check the file categories to spot large videos or duplicates. If you share files often, keep Quick Share open on both devices and stay within a short distance for the fastest transfer.

Files by Google puts storage cleanup, file browsing, media playback, and offline sharing in one free app. If you want a straightforward way to manage what is on your Android device, it is a practical place to start.