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The ultimate file manager for rooted devices. The original and still the best.
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  • Latest Version
    4.12.3
  • Time Since Latest Version
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  • Total Updated Versions (last 1 year)
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Version History

  • Version4.12.3
    10/29/2023
    Pre-Order-to-Listing Date
    03/11/2024

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

    Update Log

    Updated target API level to 33

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.12.2
    09/19/2023

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

    Update Log

    • Allow access to all contents of /data/data folder when using KernelSU on Android 13. Note that version 0.5 or higher of KernelSU is required for this to work.
    • Fix a problem opening system text files on a small number of devices.

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.12.1
    08/27/2023

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

    Update Log

    Fixed problem with SMB anonymous access. To do this the old SMB code was reinstated, so unfortunately SMB3 support is no longer available. SMB3 will be added again when it can be done without breaking anything else! Sorry for the inconvenience.

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.12
    08/09/2023

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

    Update Log

    Support for SMB v3 in networking tab

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11.5
    03/13/2023

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

    Update Log

    A few minor bug fixes

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11.4
    01/09/2023

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

    Update Log

    • Copy as path menu option copies full path to clipboard
    • Clicking on name, location, MD5 or context in properties, copies value to clipboard

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11.3
    09/16/2022

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

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11.2
    08/23/2022

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

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11.1
    08/18/2022

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

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

  • Version4.11
    08/10/2022

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

    Screenshots
    App Description

    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.

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