About Files by Google
Files by Google is a productivity application published by Google LLC, offered as a single package under the identifier com.google.android.apps.nbu.files. It keeps things straightforward, with no extra modules for the installer to resolve.
The release currently listed The details on this page describe the current build identified in the release string shown alongside it. Rather than quoting digits that are easy to mistype, compare that full string with the version displayed inside your own installation settings. When a newer build is published, the listing is refreshed so the same comparison still holds.
Device compatibility The build requires Android 8.0 or newer. Handsets already running a later release of the platform should install it without difficulty, since anything above the stated baseline remains supported. If your phone sits below that line, the installer will decline to continue, so confirming your current operating system version beforehand saves time.
Storage space required The package weighs 19.1 MB, which is small enough to sit comfortably alongside everything else on a phone. The system writes a handful of additional files while setting it up, so keeping a little spare room beyond that figure is a sensible precaution. For most devices, a modest amount of free space is all that is needed.
Category and authorship Files by Google is filed under productivity, grouping it with applications oriented toward practical everyday tasks rather than passive entertainment. It is maintained by Google LLC, an organisation with long familiarity with the platform, which generally means an interface and behaviour that feel consistent with the rest of the system.
Content rating status No content rating has been recorded for this release, so no age classification accompanies the listing. Anyone weighing suitability must rely on the details that are available here, such as the developer, the package identifier and the required platform version.
APK Information
- Version
- 1.12735.987346843.0-release
- Size
- 19.1 MB
- Android
- 8.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Oct 1, 2026
- Package
- com.google.android.apps.nbu.files
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Productivity tool
Google LLC developer
Compact 19.1 MB package
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Android version do I need to install Files by Google?
Your device must run the platform version stated in the description above. Anything more recent than that baseline is also expected to be supported, so newer devices should install the application without a problem. If your phone is running an older release, installation will not proceed. Checking your device settings confirms which version you currently have before you begin.
How much storage space does the installation need?
The listed size of the package on this page is 19.1 MB, which is modest for a phone application. That figure covers the file described in this listing, and the system writes a few extra files during setup, so keeping some spare room beyond it is a sensible precaution before you start.
How do I confirm which version of Files by Google I have installed?
Open the application information on your device and compare the version shown there with the release string displayed on this page. Because that string changes with every build, matching the two tells you whether you are running this exact release or something older. If a newer build is issued later, the listing will be updated accordingly.
Who develops this app and what category is it listed under?
Files by Google is developed by Google LLC and is listed in the productivity category, which groups tools oriented toward getting everyday tasks done on a phone. The registered package name is com.google.android.apps.nbu.files, the identifier the system uses to recognise the application during installation and updates.
Is there a content rating for this release?
No content rating is recorded for this release, so the listing provides no age guidance in either direction. Anyone assessing suitability will need to work from the other details available here, such as the developer name, the package identifier, the listed size and the required platform version.
