Total Commander

by C. Ghisler
3.8 out of 5 stars8,857 customer ratings
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Price: App Free to Download
Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc
Works with:Game Controllers,Fire TV Voice Remote
Languages Supported: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Latest updates

What's new in version 3.41d
  • Find files: Search for file names using regular expressions
  • Various media player enhancements (old or new style notification, selectable)
  • Editor: Show * in front of file name when file was changed
  • Thumbnails: RAW image support
  • Support for newer Android versions
  • Bug fixes

Product Details

Release Date: 2013
Date first listed on Amazon: December 7, 2013
Developed By: C. Ghisler
ASIN: B00H4IHJ8M
Customer reviews:
3.8 out of 5 stars8,857 customer ratings

Product features

  • File manager
  • ZIP packer
  • Text editor

Product description

Android version of the desktop file manager Total Commander (www.ghisler.com).

Total Commander also supports root functions, but does not require them. Caution: Rooting
and root brushing your mobile device can compromise its performance.

Main features:
- Copy, Move whole subdirs
- Drag & Drop (long press on file icon, move icon)
- Inplace rename, create directories
- Delete (no recycle bin)
- Zip packer
- Unpack zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz, z, bz2, arj, lzh, iso, img, cab
- Multi-rename tool (via context menu)
- Compare by content (via context menu)
- Properties dialog, change permissions
- Built-in text editor
- Search function (also for text)
- Select/unselect groups of files
- Select by tapping on file icons
- Select range: Long tap+release on icon
- List of installed Apps (built-in plugin)
- Root support for the main functions (optional)
- Send files via Bluetooth (OBEX)
- Thumbnails for pictures
- Two panels side by side, or virtual two panel mode
- Bookmarks
- Directory history
- Media player which can stream directly from LAN and WebDAV plugins
- Configurable button bar for changing directories, internal commands, launching apps, and sending shell commands
- Simple help function in English, German, Russian, Ukrainian and Czech
- Supported languages of the main program: English, German, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
- Public translation via https://crowdin.com/project/total-commander

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Technical details

Size: 4.5MB
Version: 3.41d
Developed By: C. Ghisler ( Privacy Policy )
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • Access information about networks
  • ACCESS_SUPERUSER
  • BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • Open network sockets
  • MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • Read from external storage
  • REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
  • USE_BIOMETRIC
  • USE_FINGERPRINT
  • PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  • Write to external storage
  • Allows installation of home screen shortcuts
Minimum Operating System: Android 2.2
Approximate Download Time: Less than 1 minute

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Customers find the mobile application functional and useful for managing files. They describe it as a handy app and a powerful file-handling utility. The user interface is simple and straightforward, with easy zip capabilities. Overall, customers consider it a great utility to have.

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133 customers mention "Functionality"119 positive14 negative

Customers like the functionality of the mobile application. They say it works well enough on Android when it works, but can be unstable. The user interface is simple and straightforward, and it does everything they'd want. Some mention the SMB function is great for accessing shared desktop computer files.

"...On my computer I use nothing else. I can see all files, applications (today it's called Apps - LOL)...." Read more

"...This is really close in ease of use and functionality...." Read more

"...But Android is not Windows and it shows. This ap works well enough on Android when it works, but can be unstable, especially when using samba to..." Read more

"...think it'd be great if that was an option, but this is definitely a nice tool." Read more

92 customers mention "App functionality"88 positive4 negative

Customers find the mobile app useful as a smart TV app and file manager. It's fast, has features they like, and is better than other Android file managers. They say it's a good support app for Firestick and a top-of-line data and file manager.

"...This is a top of the line Data and file manager. On my computer I use nothing else. I can see all files, applications (today it's called Apps - LOL)...." Read more

"...zip capabilities, brilliant network access and a whole host of other file utilities built in...." Read more

"...As well, a large variety of internal functions (commands) are available and ready to assign to icons, although some study might be needed to..." Read more

"...Disappeared - Nowhere To Be Found ? App has some nice features(*) BUT - "Eating" Files IS NOT ACCEPTABLE !!!..." Read more

77 customers mention "File manager"77 positive0 negative

Customers like the file manager. They say it's an excellent file explorer for Android-based phones and tablets. It allows them to look at the files on their Amazon Fire and navigate the Firestick file system. The app has a nice interface, file comparison, archive file navigation, and a versatile multi-rename feature. It's great software for streaming devices.

"...On my computer I use nothing else. I can see all files, applications (today it's called Apps - LOL)...." Read more

"So far, this has been the best file manager that I've found for my Fire Stick...." Read more

"...a built-in FTP client, tabbed interface, file compare, archive file navigation, and a versatile multi-rename tool with regular expression..." Read more

"This is a decent file manager but it's been very difficult to learn.... the developer makes heavy use of symbols for everything and you have to know..." Read more

74 customers mention "Ease of use"59 positive15 negative

Customers appreciate the simple and straightforward interface of this file manager. They find it easy to use, load, and organize files with its zip capabilities, network access, and free app.

"...This is really close in ease of use and functionality...." Read more

"...is what Windows Explorer should have been but never was; with easy zip capabilities, brilliant network access and a whole host of other file..." Read more

"...I found this app to be the easiest to use for that purpose...." Read more

"...Total commander is perfect for file management with an intuitive interface and it's easier to do what you want. It also enjoys a stellar reputation." Read more

10 customers mention "Utility"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the utility useful and essential. They say it helps them do various tasks, is easy to use, and has over 100 accessories and add-on utilities available. Some mention it helps with Kodi issues and is a lifesaver.

"...It has so many (over 100) accessories and add on utilities that are available for this, that it is almost endless...." Read more

"...'s better than office suit and we file explore cupcake it helps me do all kinds of stuff if you don't down load it it is your loss" Read more

"This is exactly what I needed. Simple, practical, and efficient. It helps me easily find my files on my Fire tablet...." Read more

"...I have it on the phone and the odroid too. Too useful to be without." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of installation"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the app's easy installation. They find it helps install items onto Amazon Fire TV, and they like that they only install the features they need while keeping the interface. It's their go-to app for installing apks and Kodi on Fire Stick.

"...I actually like this design as I only install the features I need and it keeps the interface uncluttered and efficient...." Read more

"Good APP, getting done installing the files I needed to on my new Amazon Fire HD8 tablet, but now I wonder, if I mark (Check) the files I installed..." Read more

"...Make it easy to install apps from other droid resources, and integrates well with antivirus software...." Read more

"...it on every android device I own because of how easy it is to manage, install, and delete things." Read more

7 customers mention "Folder layout"7 positive0 negative

Customers like the folder layout of the mobile application. They mention it can display two folder lists in columns, work with two folders in adjacent windows, and copy/paste files without struggle. It's one of the few file managers working for Firestick, and you can do side-by-side drag and drops.

"...is a decent compromise for small screens, and you can move or rename files without struggle. I'm deleting my other file manager. Awesome!" Read more

"...It allows copy/paste of files and moving of files, and creating folders to copy or move files to and from SD cards and flash drives...." Read more

"...You can do side by side drag and drops, dual key keyboard, This ended a very frustrating ordeal...." Read more

"This is one of the rare file managers working for firestick...." Read more

7 customers mention "Access to files"3 positive4 negative

Customers have different experiences with accessing files from the mobile application. Some say it allows copying, pasting, and moving files on their device. Others report issues with NAS drives, USB devices attached to Fire TV, and LAN/WAN devices not being accessible.

"...My lone issue with it is that files can only be accessed via lists...." Read more

"This app gives you access to the different folders and files on your phone or tablet, the same access you get when you connect your phone or tablet..." Read more

"...I would give this app 5 stars if not for its inability to access the LAN/WAN devices. (Unless I'm blind to the method)...." Read more

"...It allows copy/paste of files and moving of files, and creating folders to copy or move files to and from SD cards and flash drives...." Read more

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  • Ben V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Best File and Data Manager there is!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    I've been using Total Commander since 1995 when it was called Win Commander, which is a better Norton Commander-if you know any computer history and data control applications.

    This is a top of the line Data and file manager. On my computer I use nothing else. I can see all files, applications (today it's called Apps - LOL). I can control any aspect of a computer with this app any file, any program. I can easily clean the crap with no effort... as long as you know what you are seeing.

    As anything else in computer land you have to understand the file structure, what files do and where they belong to use this app properly.
    But, it is Absolutely wonderful if you take the time to learn your device and file structure. You will be in Total Command of the device or computer period, no exceptions.

    BEWARE: if you don't know what you are doing with this program you will and can delete the whole operating system and everything in it in 5 seconds. No Joke. Take heed or eat the consequences. Christian Ghisler, the developer from Switzerland won't be there to fix you device.

    I bought this application One time in 1995 and still receive free updates to this day. That was truly the Golden Years of Computers even though computers were very clunky compared to today's incredible beasts whether it be a computer or tablet or phone, and... it's only going to get better.

    I have often wished Christian Ghisler would develop Total Commander for UNIX. That would be the best. You need to know everything starts and comes from UNIX first
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  • MitchT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Remember XTree?
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I'm on life's glide path, and wanted something like the old XTree DOS program, only for Andoid and Kindle. This is really close in ease of use and functionality. The interface is a decent compromise for small screens, and you can move or rename files without struggle. I'm deleting my other file manager. Awesome!
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  • Duane G. Jacobs
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not ready for prime time.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    I have been using the PC version for over 30 years and must say they dropped the ball on the version for the Amazon Fire Stick. The interface is poor, it is not easy to use and frankly, I was very disappointed, so I uninstalled it in favor of a better file manager. Stay away from this app.
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  • Paul Hysen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Some way to go, but once it gets as good as the PC version, it'll be terrific.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    This is a two-paned Windows Explorer that is what Windows Explorer should have been but never was; with easy zip capabilities, brilliant network access and a whole host of other file utilities built in. I use a paid-for PC version on my Desktop every day and would not like to be without it. But Android is not Windows and it shows. This ap works well enough on Android when it works, but can be unstable, especially when using samba to browse the network. It can take ages to connect and often locks up altogether. On the Kindle it is still incomplete and is short of what I consider to be essential network plugins. So I would wait a little while until it is complete and perhaps a bit more stable.
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  • James Goodwin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great, But It Lacks A Grid View
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    So far, this has been the best file manager that I've found for my Fire Stick. I only use it to view USB flash-drive files, which it displays via other apps. Since VLC is great for videos, and X-plore is ideal for images, I simply use this to access both media players in one place.

    My lone issue with it is that files can only be accessed via lists. I definitely prefer a grid view over a list view, so I think it'd be great if that was an option, but this is definitely a nice tool.
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  • Stanley Nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Served my needs
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I wanted to delete some unwanted files on my FireTV Cube. I found this app to be the easiest to use for that purpose. I did look at a couple of other file management apps but none were as simple as Total Commander.
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  • JD
    5.0 out of 5 stars great app
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Total Commander is an Orthodox File Manager (OFM) for Windows, Windows CE, Windows Mobile, Android, and Windows Phone. Some features include a built-in FTP client, tabbed interface, file compare, archive file navigation, and a versatile multi-rename tool with regular expression support.
    This application is written by the Swiss Christian Ghisler in Delphi 2[12] (32-bit version) and Delphi 1 (16-bit version). The program is extensible by programmers via an open plugin-API and it has the ability to bind external programs for viewing or editing files. Many plugins are freely available for e.g. different packer formats or file viewer for special file formats. As well, a large variety of internal functions (commands) are available and ready to assign to icons, although some study might be needed to discover them.
    Additionally, Total Commander can be made portable via a special installer for USB and U3 disks.[13]
    The Windows version is shareware: users can download it for free and use indefinitely, but should register or delete it within 30 days. The unregistered version reminds the user to register every time it starts, but it retains full functionality even after the 30-day trial period.
    The program is available in 16-, 32-, and 64-bit versions for the various versions of Windows, and is for the most part compatible with Linux using Wine[14] or directly in Android (where can use USB-OTG).
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  • Joe S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I have this on EVERY PC I own and I own 6 PC's and 2 Laptops and 1 tablet... An ESSENTIAL tool...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I have this on EVERY PC I own and I own 6 PC's and 2 Laptops and 1 tablet... THIS is an ESSENTIAL tool...

    I would be lost if I couldn't find this utility for my PC's or tablets. It has so many (over 100) accessories and add on utilities that are available for this, that it is almost endless. I would be absolutely lost if I couldn't find this utility. Nothing I've used in place of this, has matched it's usefulness...

    Believe me, once you use this utility, you'll feel the same way I do...

    Thanks and take care...

    Joe...
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  • Fausto Cormack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente gerenciador de arquivos
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 7, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    Excelente gerenciador de arquivos, sem propagandas, com suporte a conexão à unidades de rede e FTP, indispensável!
    Inclusive é possível instalar e utilizar no fire stick e no Android TV.
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  • zweck verwender
    5.0 out of 5 stars Der beste Android Dateimanager
    Reviewed in Germany on May 20, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Ganz im Stil vom uralten Norton Commander (ursprünglich unter MS-DOS) sieht der Total Commander aus: 2-Fenster-Ansicht. Mit ultravielen Möglichkeiten durch Erweiterungen Zugriff auf NAS, Clouds, LAN. Man kann Lesezeichen setzen, Dateien kopieren, löschen, praktisch jede Dateioperation entweder auf dem eingebauten Handyspeicher oder auch auf der Speicherkarte. Man kann die Dateianzeige in Ordnern sortieren lassen usw. Alles in allem meiner Meinung nach der beste Dateimanager unter Android.
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  • MiguiOceano
    5.0 out of 5 stars EXPLORADOR DE ARCHIVOS
    Reviewed in Spain on March 13, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Programa muy útil para trabajar con archivos que tengas en ti Fire Tv. Con esta app puedes acceder a Apk que hayas enviado a tu Fire Tv e instalarlas.
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  • Sandip Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best file manager for Android
    Reviewed in India on January 26, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    This file manager is my favourite. Everything is perfect.
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  • Bd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super utile
    Reviewed in France on September 30, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    J'utilise la version PC Windows depuis des années et il est agréable de retrouver sa puissance sous Android!
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