File Explorer - FX: Manage and v9.8.6
APK · 13.1 MB · version code 212 · Android 4.2+ · uploaded Nov 11, 2025
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File information
- Version
- v9.8.6 (212)
- Uploaded
- Nov 11, 2025
- Size
- 13.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.2+ (API 17)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 6f04bea3a6af3ae28705c0d36870f5ee
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- BF:04:97:9D:19:D3:4F:19:01:84:AF:86:6E:C0:1C:DC:1F:32:13:14
- Signed by
- CN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
- File name
- com-prodev-explorer-212-72253707-6f04bea3a6af3ae28705c0d36870f5ee.apk
- Package
- com.prodev.explorer
- Downloads (all versions)
- 50K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v9.8.6
[Functional update]
▶ Experience improvements
• Fixed OTG support
• Android 11 / All files access support [Android 11 or higher only]
- Faster / direct access to all storages (including external / otg)
- All files access needs to be granted as a replacement of former Storage permission
(the Storage permission is still included to support versions of Android prior to 11, but won't be requested)
• Bug fixes
Note:
▶ If you encounter any bugs or glitches please send feedback
Permissions (11)
This version requests 11 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.
- Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
- Access superuser android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 11, 2025.
- Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Nov 11, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Nov 11, 2025
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself.
How to install File Explorer - FX: Manage and on Android 4.2+
You'll need about 26.2 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (13.1 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-prodev-explorer-212-72253707-6f04bea3a6af3ae28705c0d36870f5ee.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 6f04bea3a6af3ae28705c0d36870f5ee. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open File Explorer - FX: Manage and — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.2+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.