SD Maid SE

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Successor to SD Maid, rewritten for modern Android. Frees storage by cleaning caches, removing leftover app data, finding duplicates, and compressing images. Supports root, Shizuku, and Porter for deeper system access. Note: requests broad permissions including package queries, external storage management, and secure settings writes.

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About this app

A file management tool for Android that specialises in maintenance. Its core purpose is freeing up space and removing unwanted data.

Actively developed and not yet feature complete. Feature requests are welcome.

Features

- CorpseFinder: removes data belonging to apps that are no longer installed. - AppCleaner: deletes expendable files, such as caches. - SystemCleaner: user-configurable filters for random files. - Scheduler: schedule actions. - AppControl: control or disable apps. - StorageAnalyzer: storage overview. - Deduplicator: find duplicate data. - Media Squeeze: image compression. - Swiper: swipe-assisted deletion. - Root and Shizuku support.

Requirements

- Android 8.0 (API 26) or newer - Optional: root or Shizuku for advanced features

Credits

SD Maid 2/SE is the successor to SD Maid, a complete rewrite optimised for newer Android versions.

Disclaimer

SD Maid 2/SE is an independent, open-source project by Matthias Urhahn (d4rken). It is not affiliated with Google, Shizuku, or any third-party service. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

License

GNU General Public License v3.0

system cleaner storage cleaner open source file manager maintenance root

What's new

v2.2.0-rc0Sep 29, 2026

Enhancements
Deduplicator: it is now clear which duplicate is kept and which is deleted. - AppControl: you can now cancel a scan and see its progress. - General: added support for Porter for ADB access, alongside Shizuku.
Bug fixes
General: show Xiaomi tips when the accessibility service is stopped. - CorpseFinder: fixed the uninstall watcher not working after a restore. - Fixed app inventory getting stuck loading and freezing other tools. - AppCleaner: show what was freed when the accessibility service stops. - AppControl: fixed force stop timing out instead of stopping apps. - AppControl: fixed actions silently doing nothing when they can't run. - AppControl: fixed installed apps being labelled "Not installed". - AppControl: stop app actions retrying for hours on some devices. - AppCleaner: fixed cache cleaning on Motorola and Sony devices with Android 16+. - Fixed handling of SD cards and USB drives without a volume ID. - Fixed scans right after granting storage access missing files. - Fixed the main button not responding after scrolling the dashboard. - General: switch to Shizuku right away when Porter is removed. - Fixed sheets being cut off at the bottom when animations are turned off. - General: stopped the 16 KB compatibility warning on launch.