SambaLite

SambaLite is a lightweight, modern, and open-source Android client for SMB/CIFS shares (Samba).

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.