SD Maid SE 1.6.0 beta 6

This successor to the original SD Maid app provides modern Android compatibility with enhanced privacy features and deeper system access for users who need complete control over their device storage.

Why Your Android Storage Keeps Filling Up

Every app you install - and especially every app you uninstall - leaves behind data that Android never cleans up on its own.

Configuration files, cached thumbnails, empty folder structures, and orphaned databases accumulate silently until your phone warns you about low storage.

Media apps like MX Player, VLC for Android, and Kodi store substantial caches for smooth playback, while editing tools like CapCut generate temporary render files that persist long after you export your project.

SD Maid SE identifies and removes these hidden files using advanced detection algorithms that scan beyond the surface-level temporary data accessible through Android's built-in storage manager.

Version 1.6.0 includes stability improvements and compatibility updates for the latest Android releases, making it the most reliable storage cleaner for modern devices.

How SD Maid SE Finds What Other Cleaners Miss

The SystemCleaner module targets corpse files left behind by uninstalled apps - configuration files, log data, and empty folders that persist indefinitely and accumulate over months of normal use.

Unlike basic cleaners that only empty your cache partition, SD Maid SE traces file ownership across your entire storage to find orphaned data with no parent application.

AppCleaner removes expendable files from installed apps without affecting functionality, freeing space from social media platforms, messaging apps, and music players like AIMP for Android and foobar2000 Mobile that store excessive cached artwork, thumbnails, and temporary streams.

The Duplicates scanner identifies identical photos, videos, and documents across your internal storage and SD card. If you have ever transferred files between devices, downloaded the same attachment twice, or backed up media to multiple folders, this feature recovers wasted space by finding exact copies you no longer need.

Root and Non-Root Capabilities

For rooted devices, SD Maid SE offers extended capabilities including frozen app removal, system app uninstallation, and access to restricted directories that remain completely invisible to standard cleaners. Root access enables the deepest possible scan, reaching into system partitions where pre-installed bloatware and carrier apps store persistent data.

Non-root users still benefit from comprehensive cleaning of all accessible storage areas. SD Maid SE works within Android's permission framework to scan internal memory, SD cards, and app-specific directories, delivering meaningful storage recovery without requiring any system modifications.

Quick Setup on Any Android Device

Download the SD Maid SE APK and install directly on Android 7.0 or higher. Before installing APKs from outside Google Play, verify them with the APK Checker to confirm permissions and package integrity.

The intuitive interface organizes cleaning functions into clear categories - SystemCleaner, AppCleaner, Duplicates, and Databases - making it simple to target specific storage problems or run a complete device scan.

Grant the requested storage permissions during first launch to enable full scanning access. For rooted devices, approve the superuser prompt to unlock extended cleaning capabilities. Run a quick scan to see exactly how much recoverable space exists on your device before committing to any deletions.

Free Core Features with Optional Pro Upgrade

SD Maid SE operates as freeware with essential cleaning features available at no cost. Unlike subscription-based optimizers that lock basic functionality behind paywalls, you get permanent access to corpse file detection, duplicate removal, app cache cleaning, and database optimization without paying anything.

The optional Pro version adds scheduling automation for hands-off maintenance, advanced filtering rules for granular control over what gets cleaned, and priority support. Users managing multiple devices or requiring automated cleanup routines benefit most from the Pro upgrade, but the free version handles everything a typical user needs.

Download SD Maid SE APK Now

Reclaim wasted Android storage with the most thorough cleaning solution available.

SD Maid SE combines powerful detection algorithms with user-friendly controls to deliver professional storage optimization that goes far beyond what Android's built-in tools or basic cleaner apps can achieve.

Download SD Maid SE and free up the space your device has been silently wasting.