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Android Apps > Tools > CIFS Documents Provider
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CIFS Documents Provider

2.4.0
wa2c
4.31
167 reviews
10,000+
Downloads
Free

Provides access to online storage

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AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedWell rated
Rating on Google Play
4.31
167 ratings
Installs
34 thousand
Last updated
May 11, 2025
Ads
No ads
Size
17.4 MB

CIFS Documents Provider has 34 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.3 stars from 167 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Pros & Cons

  • SAF-based access to shared online storage
  • Supports SMB, FTP, FTPS, and SFTP
  • Multiple connection profiles with export/import
  • Can be treated as local storage via configurable settings
  • No built-in file management features
  • Requires applications that support Storage Access Framework (SAF)
  • Apps may crash when used as a storage destination for streaming audio/video

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on CIFS Documents Provider for Android

★★★★★ Paul Edward · Jul 23, 2023
A must-have app for anyone using an Android device who also uses network based file storage/sharing (SMB, NAS, NFS, etc.). It doesn't matter what kind of device or even architecture... phone, tablet, emulator, x86, Fire TV/Stick/Cube, Android TV (smart TV platform or Android TV box approach, i.e., Shield TV, Chromecast w Google TV, or any of hundreds of other examples). If it runs Android/fork/variant thereof, you're going to want this app. A million thanks, dev(s)! CIFS helped me out tremendously!
★★★★★ Rebel Heart · Dec 16, 2021
It works great. But I am not sure if it is an issue with CIFS Doc Provider or the emulators I am using, like Duck Station, AetherSX2 or fMSX; I can navigate to a SINGLE file (game) from my NAS drive just fine, but I can NOT provide a DIRECTORY to be scanned by these emulators! They don't see CIFS Document Provider as an option in the list of providers of "Open From" files app. Single file works but not a directory.
★★★★★ Julie Brandon · Nov 2, 2023
Excellent! Allows built-in/native File app/browser to access Windows shares (CIFS/SMB/Samba.) Drop-in replacement for Google's depreciated Android Samba Client. Works on Android 13. Open Source. Thank you!
★★☆☆☆ Rin · Sep 21, 2026
I've tried this repeatedly with text/docx/xlsx/pdf editors and Password Safe, but there is some weird file type filter in place that only lets me access a limited set of files. Naturally, the ones I need to access aren't visible. Meanwhile, Storage Explorer's smb/cifs support can, so I know it's not an issue with my phone, apps, or samba server. It otherwise seems great. I just wish I could use it.
★★☆☆☆ Chris Klest · Nov 26, 2024
I am using Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) phone, and I am able to access my shared Windows network folder structure, but none of the files appear there. Why would the nested folder structure be navigable, but not the files? VLC Player is able to find and play the files, so I do have access.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By wa2c, from Google Play
Description by wa2c Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
CIFS Documents Provider is an Android app to provide access to shared online storage.

[Feature]

* Provide other apps with access to shared online storage via the Storage Access Framework (SAF).
* Provides access to files and directories.
* Supports SMB, FTP, FTPS and SFTP.
* Share and transfer files on online storage.
* Multiple connection settings can be stored.
* Supports connection settings export/import.
* Supports multiple languages.
* Supports dark mode.
* Can be treated as local storage. (Configuration required)
* Notifications can be displayed to prevent task kills. (configuration required)

[Objective]

* Import and export of files created by the app.
* Manage files and directories with the Storage Manager app.
* Play music, videos, etc. with the media player app.
* Direct saving of photos taken with the camera app.

[Note]

* No file management function in this app.
* To use this app, your apps must support SAF (Storage Access Framework).
* Apps that assume local storage may not work properly.
* Apps may crash when specified as a storage destination for streaming audio or video data.

[How to use]

See the following page. (Japanese)
https://github.com/wa2c/cifs-documents-provider/wiki/Manual-ja

[Source]

GitHub
https://github.com/wa2c/cifs-documents-provider

[Issue]

GitHub Issue
https://github.com/wa2c/cifs-documents-provider/issues

Please post here if you have bug reports, Future requests, or other information.

Recent changes:
2025-05-12 Ver.2.4.0

* Add settings Export/Import
* Add Burmese(Myanmar)
* Add Russian
* Support autofill in Edit Screen
* Support SMB encryption (SMBJ)
* Support ssh-rsa keys (SFTP)
* Fix some strings

History
https://github.com/wa2c/cifs-documents-provider/releases

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
55
App size
17.4 MB
Needs Android
8.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by CIFS Documents Provider

6 permissions · 55 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.4.0
Launched
April 2021
  • May 11, 2025UpdateVersion 2.4.0
  • May 12, 2024UpdateVersion 2.3.0
  • Apr 6, 2024Installs10,000+ installs
  • Feb 18, 2024UpdateVersion 2.1.1
  • Dec 9, 2023UpdateVersion 2.0.2
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
780
Per day
26
30-day average
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
April 2021

Installs over time

CIFS Documents Provider has been installed 34 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 26 installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About CIFS Documents Provider

CIFS Documents Provider is a tools app developed by wa2c.

How many times has CIFS Documents Provider been installed?

CIFS Documents Provider has been installed 34 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 780 times.

What is the rating of CIFS Documents Provider?

CIFS Documents Provider is rated 4.31 out of 5 stars, based on 170 ratings.

Is CIFS Documents Provider free?

CIFS Documents Provider is free. The app size is 17.37 MB. The latest version available is 2.4.0. The last update was on May 11, 2025.

What are the requirements for CIFS Documents Provider?

CIFS Documents Provider requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2021.

CIFS Documents Provider is made and published by wa2c. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with wa2c. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to wa2c and are shown as published on Google Play.

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Frequently asked questions about CIFS Documents Provider

Is CIFS Documents Provider free?

Yes. CIFS Documents Provider is free on Google Play.

Is CIFS Documents Provider still available?

Yes. CIFS Documents Provider is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 11, 2025.

Does CIFS Documents Provider contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list CIFS Documents Provider as containing ads.

What Android version does CIFS Documents Provider require?

CIFS Documents Provider runs on Android 8.0 and higher.

How large is CIFS Documents Provider?

CIFS Documents Provider is 17.37 MB.

Is CIFS Documents Provider suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of CIFS Documents Provider as suitable for everyone.

How many times has CIFS Documents Provider been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for CIFS Documents Provider.

How do people rate CIFS Documents Provider?

CIFS Documents Provider scores 4.31 out of 5 stars, from 167 ratings on Google Play.

Who made CIFS Documents Provider?

CIFS Documents Provider was developed by wa2c. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to CIFS Documents Provider?

People looking at CIFS Documents Provider also look at these tools apps: My Files - Smart File Manager, Owlfiles - File Manager, FE File Explorer, BD File Manager and Explorer, Files To Computer: PC / NAS.

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