Cx File Explorer

File manager & storage cleaner app to provide easier management of files

Cx File Explorer · com.cxinventor.file.explorer

5.0 out of 5 (52 ratings) 10M+ downloads v2.8.1 17.5 MB Android 12L+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.8.1 (281)
Updated: Oct 3, 2026 (5 days ago)
APK size: 17.5 MB
Requires: Android 12L+ (API 32)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (1 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

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

Since version 2.6.4, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 12L. It asks for 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: request installing other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.7.9. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

5.0out of 552 ratings

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What's new in v2.8.1

- Bug fixes and minor improvements. - On some devices, access to the /Android/data folder may be restricted by the operating system. You can work around this limitation by using the Shizuku app, which allows Cx File Explorer to access the folder 2.7.7 - Fixed an FTPS connection error 2.7.0 - Built-in music player engine changed 2.6.6 - Added 'Copy again' and 'Return to source folder' 2.0.5 - Supports storage cleaner. Clean junk files, duplicate files and unused apps

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Cx File Explorer is a powerful file manager & storage cleaner app with a clean and intuitive interface. With this file manager app, you can quickly browse and manage the files on your mobile device, PC, and cloud storage, just like you use Windows Explorer or Finder on your PC or Mac. Also it provides a rich set of features that advanced users are looking for without feeling bloated. You can even manage the space used on your mobile device with a visualized storage analysis. Key features Organize your files and folders: With a user-friendly UI, you can easily browse, move, copy, compress, rename, extract, delete, create and share files (folders) on both internal and external storage of your mobile device. Access files on cloud storage: You can manage the files on cloud storages. Access files on NAS (Network-attached storage): You can access files within remote or shared storage like FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and LAN. Also you can access your mobile dev ice from PC using FTP(File Transfer Protocol). Manage your apps: you can manage the apps installed on your mobile device. Analyze and manage your storage: Cx File Explorer provides visualized storage analysis so that you can quickly scan the available space and manage it. The Recycle bin also helps you easily manage your storage. Clean up storage quickly: Discover and clean junk files, duplicate files and unused apps in storage cleaner. Material Design interface: Cx File Explorer uses the Material Design interface. If you are looking for a file manager app that has simple and sleek interface with full features, Cx File Explorer would be the best choice.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v2.6.4. Since v2.8.1 it requires Android 12L+.

v2.8.1 LATEST Oct 3, 2026 17.5 MB TRUSTED v2.7.9 Sep 20, 2026 18.7 MB TRUSTED v2.7.8 Sep 15, 2026 18.6 MB TRUSTED v2.7.6 Oct 4, 2026 18.5 MB TRUSTED v2.6.6 Oct 8, 2026 18.1 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “cxinventor” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 3, 2026
Signed byCN=cxinventor
Signing certificate (SHA-1)45:BA:05:07:D9:82:48:22:B2:99:51:C9:6A:93:EE:52:85:AB:69:09
File MD555dcd4ca9100d220d39222814c546bfb
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

Cx File Explorer requests 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.cxinventor.file.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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

Cx File Explorer APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Cx File Explorer for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 12L or later. Version 2.7.9 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.7.9 · 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 Cx 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 55dcd4ca9100d220d39222814c546bfb.