The Explorer application is a versatile and user-friendly file management tool that allows you to easily navigate between different locations on your device. With the ability to use multiple tabs, you can quickly switch between different folders and directories by swiping or clicking on a tab. This makes it easy to organize and access your files without having to constantly navigate back and forth.
One of the standout features of Explorer is its support for various cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and Network (SMB). This means you can easily access and manage your files stored on these platforms directly from the app. Additionally, Explorer offers multiple themes, including light, dark, and home wallpaper, allowing you to customize the look and feel of the app to your liking.
With a built-in text editor, you can easily view and edit text files without having to switch to a separate app. Explorer also allows you to create and extract zip or tar files, as well as extract rar archives. And with the ability to perform long-running operations in the background, such as copying or moving files, you can continue using the app without interruption.
Explorer also offers the convenience of streaming video and audio files from network and cloud storage to media player applications. You can also create home screen shortcuts to your frequently used files and folders, as well as customize the icon sets for a more personalized experience. Other useful features include the ability to send files via email or Bluetooth, a built-in SQLite database viewer, and the option to bookmark frequently used files and folders for quick access.
For added convenience, Explorer also includes a search function and an "Open With" facility, allowing you to open files as a generic type or with specific apps. You can also view file and folder properties, such as size, date, and MD5 checksum, for better organization and management of your files.
Explorer is available in 11 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Danish, Russian, and Portuguese. And for any support or assistance, you can simply email the developers at support@speedsoftware.co.uk.
Some permissions are required for the full functionality of the app, such as full network access for network and cloud access. However, no information is passed to the developers over the internet. The app also requires permission to add or remove accounts, but this is only used by the Google Drive SDK to add a new account if desired. No changes are made to existing accounts and no details are accessed apart from the account name. Additionally, the app may need to find accounts on your device in order to list available accounts for logging into Google Drive. And finally, the permission to prevent the device from sleeping is used to ensure that long operations are not interrupted by the device going to sleep.