Overview
MT Manager is an Android file manager and on-device APK editor developed by Lin Jin Bin. It combines a dual-pane file manager with tools that edit APK files directly on the phone: DEX and smali editing, ARSC and XML resource editors, APK signing and re-signing, APK cloning, string translation tools, and code obfuscation. It can also extract files such as payload.bin from update packages.
The tool is aimed at people who modify or translate Android apps without a computer: game modders, app translators, themers, and ROM tweakers. It has been updated for over ten years. On APKCombo it reports 500K+ installs with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, and it is recommended in modding guides on Reddit and XDA.
MT Manager is not on the Google Play Store. Features like APK cloning, signature removal and re-signing, and DEX editing let users alter other developers’ apps and bypass app-integrity protections, which conflicts with Play Store policies.
The app is free with a VIP subscription for advanced features; the developer’s official VIP store is the only legitimate place to buy it. Many mirror sites offer “VIP unlocked” or “mod” builds of MT Manager — those are unofficial repacks and carry the usual risks of tampered binaries. This page links only to the developer’s official release channel, with the SHA-256 hash of the official binary so you can verify what you downloaded.
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Version history
| Version | Released | APK size | SHA-256 | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.26.9 latest | 2026-09-11 | 34.8 MB | 026b43a8…b0b4 |
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VirusTotal verification
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Frequently asked questions
Is MT Manager safe?
The official build from the developer's own channel is the version this page verifies — compare the SHA-256 hash shown above with your downloaded file and scan it on VirusTotal before installing. The risky copies are the 'VIP unlocked' and modded builds on mirror sites: those are unofficial repacks and have been associated with tampered binaries. Never install an MT Manager APK from a source you cannot verify.
Why isn't MT Manager on the Play Store?
Its core features — APK cloning, signature removal and re-signing, and DEX editing — let users modify other developers' apps and bypass app-integrity protections. That conflicts with Google Play policies, so the developer distributes it through their own site instead.
How do I verify the APK hash?
After downloading, compute the SHA-256 of the file (on Android, any reputable hash-checker app works; on a computer, use sha256sum or certutil) and compare it character-for-character with the hash on this page. If a single character differs, do not install the file.
Is MT Manager free?
The base app is free; advanced features require a VIP subscription sold through the developer's official store. 'VIP unlocked' downloads from mirror sites are unofficial mods, not legitimate free versions.
Does MT Manager need root?
No. APK editing and most features work without root. Root access enables deeper system-level file operations in the file manager, but it is optional.
What is the difference between MT Manager and NP Manager?
They are the two main on-device APK editors and direct rivals with heavily overlapping features: DEX/smali editing, re-signing, obfuscation, and resource editing. MT Manager has the longer track record (10+ years of updates); NP Manager is the newer alternative. Both are covered in this download hub.
What do I do if VirusTotal flags it?
Check which engines flag it and why. Tools that can modify other apps are commonly labeled heuristic riskware (for example, Android.Riskware) even when the file is the legitimate official build. Confirm your file's SHA-256 matches the one on this page — a matching hash means you have the exact verified file. If the hash does not match, delete the file.
These tools are third-party software, not affiliated with springmusk.dev. We link only official builds and never repacked or modded APKs. Verify the SHA-256 hash and scan the file on VirusTotal yourself before installing.