SambaLite
- Fixed: Wrong target for subfolders with the same name as the share (delete/rename/create).
- Fixed: Consistent persistence of the current folder when changing directories.
- Simplified share receiver flow with clearer target path display.
It is designed as a minimalist, reliable, and secure tool for accessing SMB shares on your local network – without ads, tracking, or unnecessary features.
SambaLite is a file client, not a system-level filesystem. It focuses on accessing and transferring files, not on providing a mounted network drive.
The app is intended for tech-savvy users who prefer a lean, transparent solution and value privacy and open source.
Main features:
• Manage connections: SMB server (hostname/IP), share/path, username, password, optional domain
• Multiple connections with custom names
• Connection testing with clear error messages
• Secure credential storage (Android Keystore)
• File browser with name, type, size, and modification date
• Pull-to-refresh
• Sorting (name, date, size)
• File operations: download, upload, delete, rename
• File properties
• Dark/Light mode (system default)
Compatibility:
• Supports modern SMB2/SMB3 servers
• SMB1 is not supported (deprecated and insecure)
Security & Privacy:
• No telemetry or third-party connections
• No unencrypted storage of sensitive data
• Credentials stored securely using the Android Keystore
Permissions:
SambaLite only requests the permissions required for its functionality:
• Network access (SMB communication)
• Access to user-selected storage locations (via Android system file picker)
• Foreground service and notifications (for reliable background transfers and progress display)
No data is collected or transmitted to third parties.
SambaLite provides a modern, minimal, and privacy-friendly way to access SMB shares on Android – focused on reliability and transparency.
- Author: egdels
- License: Apache License 2.0
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Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
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This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
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This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Download APK 15 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
- NEW: WiFi-Only option for folder sync configurations.
- Explicit connection cleanup for better stability.
- Toolbar subtitle shows file/directory count separately.
- Disk space check refactored for better reliability.
- Fixed: Sort dialog crash in landscape mode.
- Fixed: Crash when submitting tasks after ViewModel cleared.
- Fixed: Battery dialog crash on destroyed activity.
- Fixed: Unnecessary file list refresh afte
- Optimization: Faster & more reliable folder sync with local file caching.
- Faster share discovery & expanded recognition.
- Dynamic share updates in the connection dialog.
- Performance: Thumbnails disabled by default for optimal speed.
- Bugfixes for reliable file list updates & improved UI navigation.