X-plore File Manager v3.98.14
APK · 5.8 MB · version code 39814 · Android 4.2+ · uploaded Feb 1, 2018
- Same certificate as v4.30.06, which matches Google Play Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v4.30.06, uploaded Jun 13, 2026 — about 8 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 5.8 MB; the latest is 8.9 MB (3.1 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 4.2+; the latest needs Android 5.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 11 more permissions: Run foreground services, Access all files, Show notifications, See all installed apps, Request delete packages, Request installing other apps, Use biometric hardware, Add home-screen shortcuts….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Find accounts on the device, Nfc, Use credentials, Receive push notifications, Push messaging (app-defined).
File information
- Version
- v3.98.14 (39814)
- Uploaded
- Feb 1, 2018
- Size
- 5.8 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.2+ (API 17)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- c31f9d0d71802fbebf4687e8c0fa689d
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- EC:77:6C:6B:6B:E9:50:7C:22:6F:09:27:0F:43:EE:D8:A5:F0:30:8D
- Signed by
- CN=LCG Admin, OU=Unknown, O=Lonely Cat Games, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=SK
- File name
- com-lonelycatgames-xplore-39814-34802970-c31f9d0d71802fbebf4687e8c0fa689d.apk
- Package
- com.lonelycatgames.Xplore
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v3.98.14
Support for NTFS USB OTG (using "Paragon File System Link" plugin)
Permissions (17)
This version requests 17 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Nfc android.permission.NFC
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.lonelycatgames.Xplore.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Lonely Cat Games” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v4.30.06, which matches Google Play v4.30.06 · v4.17.00
Store checks
- Developer signature under review Mar 13, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 13, 2020
- Tested by the source store's staff Feb 6, 2018
- Uploaded by “skrymskiy” Bronze tier · 2,515 followers · uploading since 2017
Scans come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (4 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself.
How to install X-plore File Manager on Android 4.2+
You'll need about 11.6 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (5.8 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-lonelycatgames-xplore-39814-34802970-c31f9d0d71802fbebf4687e8c0fa689d.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 c31f9d0d71802fbebf4687e8c0fa689d. 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 X-plore File Manager — 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, ARM 32-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.