New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- With Google adding restrictions to Android's newer versions, I recently lebarned that I couldn't see the contents of the Android folder in the root directory. In most Android smartphones, the stock file manager allows only basic tasks, lacking zip or RAR file support. This forces you to install a third-party app for that specific task. Don't worry, in the hunt for the best file manager app for me, I found these five best open source file manager apps that you can use on your Android phone.

MiXplorer is a standout for advanced users, boasting a huge range of features without ads or hidden trackers. It supports root access for deeper system exploration, manages archives like ZIP and RAR smoothly, and integrates seamles...