Root Explorer

The ultimate file manager for rooted devices. The original and still the best.

Root Explorer

App stats

Version: 4.12.6 (Last updated: 2024-09-25)
Price: 4.99
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Powerful functionality for file management, especially for rooted devices.
  • Long-standing reliability and consistent performance over the years.
  • Ability to view and manage files that other apps cannot, including hidden files.
  • Continued updates and support for the latest Android versions.
  • User-friendly interface with a range of features.
Cons
  • Recent updates have introduced bugs, particularly with SMB connectivity.
  • Lacks modern UI elements and theming options, making it feel outdated.
  • Issues with file renaming and permissions, particularly on newer Android versions.
  • Inconsistent performance, sometimes displaying a blank screen.
  • No integrated FTP support.
Most mentioned
  • Root Explorer is essential for rooted devices.
  • Longtime user satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Problems with recent updates leading to connectivity issues.
  • Request for a trash folder for deleted items.
  • Desire for improved archive management and transfer speed indication.
User reviews
Super nice package manager. Would be nice to see FTP integrated.
by Job, 2024-11-19

Later updates have introduced problems with SMB. Root Explorer v4.12.6 (latest at the time of writing) may be unable to connect to unsecured v2 shares.
by Bomb Bloke, 2024-10-16

One (if not) the best file explorer app for Android.
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