File Explorer

A File Manager utility app for your phone

NIMAR DEVELOPERS · com.fileexplorer.app

4.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v3.0 2.4 MB Android 4.4W+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.0 (8)
Updated: Mar 27, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 2.4 MB
Requires: Android 4.4W+ (API 20)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Dec 31, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 11 (1 sensitive)
Website: apkx.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

File Explorer is an app by NIMAR DEVELOPERS in the Productivity category, listed since at least December 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 11 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.0

Bug fixes and code improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The free version for the best file explorer for your android is now here. It lets you manage your files easily.***No rooting required*** It lets you see the hidden files and folders along with the showing permissions. It also lets you backup installed apps and see the running process info from developer tools section within the app. Apart from being a fully-capable traditional explorer.This new explorer will give a new richer GUI experience and pleasing control's for use :). ** The development is supported by advertisement. But there are no annoying pops up and extra ads only Google prioritized advertisement are shown as required** **Explorer do not require internet connectivity , you can also use it while Offline. The key features : *Customized your own file manager completely. You can now apply themes of your choice.All themes are free , no paid any more. *Let you manage hidden file and folder settings from the system without rooting. *Shows the all directory information with all details like last modified etc. *You can apply sort operation and manage the settings as per your choice, *Search & Sharing file - You can share the files to all hardware media like WiFi, Bluetooth & social rich media like face-book,whatspp, YouTube etc. *Compress and export the zip file and provide unzipping options too. *Moving data - Cut, copy, paste, delete, rename, move (for both files and folders) is done efficiently in few seconds. *Build in controls for media (audio & video files).Built-in image gallery (can be disabled from settings) *Compatible with Android Lollipop and latest Nexus phones & tablets *Covers multiple phone and tablet resolutions with a richer GUI interface.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Arpit Garg” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 27, 2026
Signed byCN=Arpit Garg
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F6:76:C3:DD:57:46:01:A5:94:53:D2:B9:29:C9:DA:06:45:7E:B6:EB
File MD55d60d16ac20cba0f3376b1ec88da8c7d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

File Explorer requests 11 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Clear app cache android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get package size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

File Explorer APK: questions and answers

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 File Explorer 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5d60d16ac20cba0f3376b1ec88da8c7d.