Open Explorer Beta
v0.255 · 5.2 MB · code 255
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File information
UpdatedJul 16, 2025
PublishedFeb 22, 2021
Packageorg.brandroid.openmanager
Versionv0.255 (255)
Size5.2 MB
MD574f0cf206ee21cdb7ce2f1a57cc23dd9
Min SDK8
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA1A8:DF:FA:38:9E:31:86:B6:7D:F4:55:79:0E:BE:4A:71:D1:93:5B:67
SignerCN=Brandon Bowles, OU=Programming, O="Brandroid, Inc.", L=Ventura, ST=CA, C=US
Total downloads100,000
This version100,000
Developerbrandroid.org
Age ratingEveryone
What's new in v0.255
v255 - 9/19/18
WOW. 3 and a half years since my last release. Had to update Target Android version or Open Explorer would get kicked off. Honestly, Android Apps have changed so much since building Open Explorer, I thought I wasn't able to update with the older methods. But I am, so maybe more will be coming!
v254 - 3/09/15
Fix Settings crash
WOW. 3 and a half years since my last release. Had to update Target Android version or Open Explorer would get kicked off. Honestly, Android Apps have changed so much since building Open Explorer, I thought I wasn't able to update with the older methods. But I am, so maybe more will be coming!
v254 - 3/09/15
Fix Settings crash
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2025-07-16
- Signature SHA1 A8:DF:FA:38:9E:31:86:B6:7D:F4:55:79:0E:BE:4A:71:D1:93:5B:67
- File MD5 74f0cf206ee21cdb7ce2f1a57cc23dd9
How to install Open Explorer Beta v0.255 on Android API 8+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 5.2 MB of free storage.
- Grab org.brandroid.openmanager_255.apk — hit the Download button above (5.2 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 74f0cf206ee21cdb…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find org.brandroid.openmanager_255.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Brandon Bowles, OU=Programming, O="Brandroid, Inc.", L=Ventura, ST=CA, C=US. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open Open Explorer Beta — tap Open on the install screen, or find the Open Explorer Beta icon in your app drawer.
Common install errors for Open Explorer Beta
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 8 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.