Explorer

Fast, lightweight and easy to use file manager.

Speed Software · com.speedsoftware.explorer

4.3 out of 5 (54 ratings) 10M+ downloads v3.12.9 6.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.12.9 (170)
Updated: May 7, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size: 6.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Feb 2, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (5 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

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

Since version 3.12.3, the APK grew from 4.1 MB to 6.7 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including find accounts on the device, access all files and request installing other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.12.8.

Ratings

4.3out of 554 ratings

5 ★69%
4 ★9%
3 ★11%
2 ★2%
1 ★9%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v3.12.9

Fix for recent Dropbox issue (SDK version updated)

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Explorer is perfect for organizing your internal storage and SD card contents. Simple, with a smooth intuitive interface. You can also easily access your cloud and network files. Features include: • Multiple tabs - Easily navigate between different locations by swiping or clicking on a tab • Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and Network (SMB) support • Multiple themes (Light, dark and home wallpaper) • Built in Text Editor • Create and extract zip or tar files • Extract rar archives • Perform long running operations (e.g. copy, move) in the background • Stream video and audio files from network and cloud to media player applications • Create home screen shortcuts to files and folders • Customisable icon sets • Send files (via email, bluetooth etc) • Built in SQLite database viewer • Bookmark frequently used files and folders • Search function • "Open With" facility allowing files to be opened as a generic type or by using specific apps • View file and folder properties including size, date, MD5 checksum For fast, friendly support simply email us: [email protected] Explorer supports 11 languages including: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Danish, Russian and Portuguese. Permissions: • Full network access - Required for network and cloud access. No information is passed to us over the internet. • Add or remove accounts - Used by the Google Drive SDK to add a new account if desired. No changes are made to existing accounts and no details accessed apart from the account name. • Find accounts on the device - Used to list available accounts for logging into Google Drive. • Prevent from sleeping - Used to stop the device sleeping during long operations so they are not interrupted.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.12.3. Since v3.12.9 it requires Android 5.0+.

v3.12.9 LATEST May 7, 2026 6.7 MB TRUSTED v3.12.8 Feb 18, 2026 6.7 MB TRUSTED v3.12.7 Jul 18, 2026 6.7 MB TRUSTED v3.12.3 Mar 11, 2024 4.1 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Speed Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 7, 2026
Signed byCN=Colin Speed, OU=Company, O=Speed Software, L=Dawlish, ST=Devon, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C0:5A:7B:EA:A0:D6:8F:AA:40:73:1C:62:28:BB:C2:60:59:6E:21:E8
File MD5e872f45ab859533cd38368f448a7f72c
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Explorer requests 15 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.speedsoftware.explorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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

Explorer APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Explorer for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 3.12.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.3 and later. Get version 3.12.8 · 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 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 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e872f45ab859533cd38368f448a7f72c.