OpenText Filr

OpenText Filr is a file access and sharing solution for the enterprise.

Novell, Inc. · com.novell.filr.android

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v26.2.1.1271 4.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v26.2.1.1271 (784)
Updated: Aug 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 4.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Aug 3, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Website: microfocus.com/support-and-services
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

OpenText Filr is an app by Novell, Inc. in the Productivity category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 25.4.919, the APK grew from 4.5 MB to 4.9 MB. Since version 23.2.397, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, read media images and read media video. It asks for the same permissions as version 26.2.1188.

What's new in v26.2.1.1271

- Bug fixes and Enhancements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

OpenText Filr is a file access and sharing solution for the enterprise. With Filr, you have access to all your files in one convenient location. Filr makes it easy to share across organizational boundaries and collaborate on files, it makes finding the right files simple with smart search capabilities, and it keeps files secure through strong and integrated access controls. The Filr mobile app enables users to: * Access files on corporate file servers (home directory and shared folders). * Share files with users both inside and outside the organization. * Search for files, file content, and comments either globally or in a specific folder. * Make comments on and have discussions on shared files. * View items you have shared and items others have shared with you in one convenient location. * Download files to a mobile device for offline access. * View the latest changes and newest additions via notifications or the “What’s New” interface. System administrators enjoy the following security benefits while allowing users to share documents and collaborate freely in a controlled, secure environment: * Files remain on company file servers behind corporate firewalls. * File system access controls remain in effect. * User data quotas can be maintained on a user, group, or site-wide basis. To use this app, your organization must have a OpenText Filr system deployed. Please visit www.microfocus.com/products/filr for more information.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v23.2.397. Since v25.4.919 it requires Android 8.0+.

v26.2.1.1271 LATEST Aug 28, 2026 4.9 MB TRUSTED v26.2.1188 Apr 30, 2026 4.6 MB TRUSTED v25.4.2/mobile.1089 Mar 14, 2026 4.5 MB TRUSTED v25.4.919 Mar 12, 2026 4.5 MB TRUSTED v23.2.397 Apr 28, 2026 18.8 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 28, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Novell, Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 28, 2026
Signed byCN="Novell, Inc.", OU=Novell Business Unit, O="Novell, Inc.", L=Provo, ST=UT, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BE:1A:E2:C6:A5:BA:45:3A:D5:66:48:A9:73:57:3F:E9:24:C4:5D:7B
File MD5da0ba2c0f7f531f5654168943e2e2311
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

OpenText Filr requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Android read files (custom) com.novell.filr.android.permission.READ_FILES
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Image capture android.permission.IMAGE_CAPTURE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.novell.filr.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage documents android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS
Notify novell configure (custom) net.notify.permission.NOVELL_CONFIGURE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

OpenText Filr APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of OpenText Filr for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 23.2.397 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 23.2.397 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the OpenText Filr APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is da0ba2c0f7f531f5654168943e2e2311.