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Root Explorer

Productivity Speed Software ⭐ 4.00 1,000,000+
Version 4.12.9 4.8 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 17 permissions requested View details

This app requests 17 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 Access Superuser android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER 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 Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED 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.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES 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 Get Tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS 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.
⚠️ 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 Root Explorer

Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!). Features include multiple tabs, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and network (SMB) support, SQLite database viewer, Text Editor, create and extract zip or tar/gzip files, extract rar archives, multi-select, execute scripts, search, remount, permissions, bookmarks, send files (via email, bluetooth etc), image thumbnails, APK binary XML viewer, change file owner/group, create symbolic link, "Open With" facility, MD5, create shortcuts. For fast, friendly support simply email us: [email protected] We will always try to help with any problem you may have with the app. If we can't help then you can have a refund, no questions asked. Although 22,000+ five star ratings will tell you that most people are very satisfied customers. Make sure you read as many comments as possible to get a good idea of what most people think of the app. We still respect the old 24 hour refund policy. So if you're not happy with the app just email us within 24 hours and you can have a refund. We'll need to know the order number, which you can find on the emails sent to you by Google when you downloaded. Why compromise? Get the original and the best! New permissions: Full network access - Required for network and cloud access. No information is passed to us over the internet. Add or remove accounts - Used by the Google Drive SDK to add a new account if desired. No changes are made to existing accounts and no details accessed apart from the account name. Find accounts on the device - Used to list available accounts for logging into Google Drive. Prevent from sleeping - Used to stop the device sleeping during long operations so they are not interrupted.

What Root Explorer Is Used For

Root Explorer appears to be a phone file manager built for users who need deeper access to Android storage than a standard file browser usually provides. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to navigate the file system, including system and data areas that may require root access, organize files in multiple tabs, and handle advanced file operations like extracting archives, editing text, and viewing database files.

The app also seems useful for people who work with cloud and network storage, since it includes support for services such as Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and SMB network shares. Its permissions and listed features suggest it may be used for tasks like remounting storage, changing file permissions or ownership, running scripts, creating shortcuts, and sending files through other apps or connections. This makes it more of an advanced utility than a simple everyday file browser, especially on a phone device where direct file access can be more limited.

Common uses

  • Browse and manage local files on Android, including advanced system areas when root access is available
  • Open multiple tabs to move between folders more easily
  • Work with archives such as zip, tar/gzip, and rar files
  • Edit text files and inspect SQLite databases directly on the device
  • Connect to cloud or network storage like Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and SMB shares
  • Use advanced file tools such as permissions, ownership, scripts, bookmarks, and shortcuts
  • Share files through common Android actions such as email or Bluetooth
Best for:
advanced file management root users phone app productivity tasks cloud and network files

App Details

Package:
com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Category:
Productivity
Developer:
Speed Software
Version:
4.12.9
Updated:
Feb 10, 2026
Min Android:
5.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
  • Age rating: Everyone

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