Root Explorer
Speed Software
4.0 ★
32K ratings
1,000,000+
downloads
$4.99
With this file manager, you can browse and manage the entire Android file system, including data and system folders, create and extract archives, and perform file operations like permissions changes and script execution. Includes support for cloud storage, network access, database viewing, and file sharing options.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 3.9. Trustworthiness 85 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 19 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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3.9
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
63%
4 star
12%
3 star
6%
2 star
5%
1 star
15%
What to know
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Low review manipulation risk
19% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
85% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High user satisfaction
75% of sampled ratings are 4+ stars (4.0★ average)
About Root Explorer
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: support@speedsoftware.co.uk
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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Reviews for Root Explorer
A Google user
12/18/2025
DEC 2025 : Been using for root operations since 2011. Previous: Root Explorer's (RE) multiple tabs , display of permission bits and date,mount mode, sorting and overall speed make RE my choice for root operations.
Mmmmbah
11/30/2025
not too bad after repacking the app with a *black* load screen