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Explorer

Productivity • Speed Software • ⭐ 4.00 • 10,000,000+

Fast, lightweight and easy to use file manager.

Version 3.12.3 4.1 MB

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Permissions Explained 14 permissions requested View details

This app requests 14 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage Accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Request Install Packages android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Manage External Storage android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Explorer

Fast, lightweight and easy to use file manager.

What Explorer Is Used For

Explorer appears to be a lightweight file manager for Android phones, based on its title, category, and short description. People commonly use apps like this to browse files stored on the device, move items between folders, rename content, and keep track of downloads, documents, photos, and other local data.

The listed storage permissions suggest it may need broad access to read and write files on external storage, which is typical for a file manager that organizes content across folders and drives. Permissions such as network access, account access, and package querying may also indicate support for additional system-level file or app management tasks, though the exact features are not detailed in the metadata. Overall, this app seems aimed at users who want a straightforward utility for managing files on a phone.

Common uses

Browse and organize files stored on the device
Move, copy, rename, or delete folders and documents
Access downloads, media, and other local storage areas
Manage file-related tasks from a lightweight phone interface
Potentially handle broader storage access for advanced file management
May support app or package-related lookup based on permissions

Best for:

Phone users File management Storage organization Utility app Android users

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App Details

Package:
com.speedsoftware.explorer

Category:
Productivity

Developer:
Speed Software

Version:
3.12.3

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.speedsoftware.explorer

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How to Download Explorer

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