Android file manager for handhelds

Backpack gives Android gaming handhelds a controller-first file explorer with dual-screen muscle.

Browse, move, archive, and manage files with a gamepad-native workflow designed for real device use, not desktop assumptions.

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Latest v0.2.0Pre-releasePublished Mar 5, 2026

Feature Set

Built for practical handheld workflows

Controller-first navigation
Built for Android handhelds with gamepad-first UX and touch polish when needed.
Dual-screen support
Run side-by-side file operations across primary and external displays without friction.
Fast archive workflows
Open, extract, and manage ZIP-focused archive operations optimized for real file work.
Power file management
Copy, move, rename, delete, hash, favorite, and manage long-running jobs from one UI.

Screenshots

Explorer views from real device sessions

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Version History

Changelog pulled from GitHub releases

v0.2.0 Scoped Storage
v0.2.0Pre-release
Published Mar 5, 2026 • APK: backpack-v0.2.0.apk

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v0.1.0 - Initial Alpha
v0.1.0Pre-release
Published Mar 3, 2026 • APK: backpack-v0.1.0.apk

Initial alpha release of Backpack - a dual-screen file manager built for Android gaming handhelds with full gamepad navigation. **Note:** This is an alpha release. Exp...

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