At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.1.3 (36)
- Updated
- Feb 22, 2020 (6 years ago)
- APK size
- 17.1 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Aug 30, 2015 (at least)
- Permissions
- 12 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Helios File Manager is an app by Brandon Stecklein in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2015. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit and MIPS, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and modify shared storage. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v2.1.3
Description
From the listing uploaded by “prozac4me”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “brandon stecklein” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not verified Nov 11, 2021
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 26, 2020
- Signed byCN=brandon stecklein, OU=brandon stecklein, O=brandon stecklein, L=kansas city, ST=missouri, C=us
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)06:14:68:81:20:29:0A:8F:6F:88:8A:A6:EC:24:72:AF:A6:3E:8B:66
- File MD5829d74ac0f2775946532e196f27aead8
- Uploaded by “prozac4me” Silver tier · 10,799 followers · uploading since 2014
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Permissions (12)
Helios File Manager requests 12 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Manage documents android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.ape.apps.filebrowser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Helios File Manager APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is Helios File Manager free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the Helios File Manager APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 829d74ac0f2775946532e196f27aead8.