Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the question of assigning a standard system application that displays a folder icon on the desktop. This Explorer is a built-in file manager that is installed by default in the MIUI or HyperOS shell. It is necessary for navigating through the internal memory of the device, managing uploaded documents, images and system files.
Many users underestimate the functionality of this tool, relying only on the gallery or browser download. However, it is through Explorer that you can access hidden memory areas, clear the space occupied by garbage files, or connect to a computer to transfer data. Understanding the logic of this application makes it much easier to maintain a smartphone.
Unlike other third-party systems, the file manager on Xiaomi has deep integrations with the operating system, it can analyze space, sort media by type, and even hide sensitive data from prying eyes.
Basic functions and interface of the application
The interface of standard Explorer on Redmi is divided into several logical tabs, which allows you to quickly navigate the data structure.The top of the screen usually contains the search bar and sort buttons, and the main area is occupied by file categories. These can be images, videos, music, documents or APK-installer.
One of the key features is the ability to quickly access frequently used partitions, so that the user can see the memory usage statistics directly on the app's home screen, which helps to respond quickly to a lack of space without going into deep system settings.
⚠️ Note: Application interface may vary slightly on different versions of the shell MIUI. If you don’t find a item, try updating the app through the GetApps store or Google Play.
At the bottom of the screen are the main navigation buttons, where you can switch between categorized viewing and displaying the entire file system as a folder tree, and access to remote management and recent files.
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The main point or conclusion of this section
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Xiaomi’s standard Explorer combines the functions of a file manager, memory analyzer and tools for working with archives in one interface.
Where to find hidden folders and system files
One of the most popular features for advanced users is access to hidden data. On Xiaomi smartphones, there is a file hiding mechanism that does not require the installation of additional software. To see such objects, you need to perform actions in the sorting menu.
First of all, it is worth knowing that some system folders are hidden by default to avoid accidentally removing important components of the OS. However, user hidden files (photos, videos) are hidden in a special protected section. Access to it often requires a swipe down the file list or using a combination of buttons in the menu.
- 📂 Open the Explorer app and go to the category tab.
- 👆 Swipe down from the middle of the screen until the lock icon appears.
- 🔑 Enter a password or pattern lock if the partition has been previously activated.
- 📁 Alternatively, look for a folder.MIUI or.Gallery in display mode of all files.
It is also important to distinguish between hidden user files and system directories. System folders that start from a dot (e.g.,.android or.cache) can be seen immediately when you turn on the hidden files in the application settings, clicking on three dots in the corner of the screen and selecting the appropriate switch.