ES File Explorer

ES Global · ES File Explorer is a file manager app that helps you browse, organize, and share files across local, SD card, network, and cloud storage.

Native Android Productivity ES Global

Bundle ID com.estrongs.android.pop

Version analyzed 4.4.2.2.1

Build framework Native Android

SDKs detected 7

Analyzed 2026-10-03

Exploratory agent run

What ES File Explorer does

ES File Explorer is a mobile file-management application for browsing, organizing, analyzing, transferring, editing, downloading, and recovering files across internal storage, cloud services, and network locations. It categorizes media and documents, reports storage usage, provides cleanup tools, and offers account-based Premium functionality through monthly, annual, or lifetime plans.

Observed on screen

File Browsing Navigates internal storage and organizes content into images, movies, documents, music, applications, and compressed files.
Storage Analysis Displays storage consumption and analyzes files, with Premium support for intelligent duplicate-file filtering.
File Cleaner Identifies removable data and unnecessary files to reclaim device storage.
Cloud Drive Provides cloud file access and automatic backup of photos, videos, audio, and other files.
File Transfer Includes a sender utility for transferring files between supported devices or destinations.
Network Access Connects to network-based storage and remote file locations.
Archive Management Supports access to and management of compressed files.
Note and Text Editing Provides note-editing capabilities, with advanced text editing available to Premium members.
Downloader Downloads files directly through an integrated download-management tool.
Recycle Bin Retains deleted files for potential recovery before permanent removal.
Media Tools Premium functionality includes video cutting, speed adjustment, GIF conversion, and video merging.
Interface Customization Premium users can remove or customize the home window and configure the sidebar for faster access.
Hidden Media Discovery The Premium .nomedia viewer locates media files hidden by the Android system.
Account Management Supports email registration, verification-code onboarding, login, password recovery, and alternative login methods.
Premium Subscription Offers ad removal and privileged features through one-month, one-year, lifetime, and trial options.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

7 SDKs found across 5 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs

Ads 1 SDK

Google AdMob Google

Analytics 1 SDK

Umeng Analytics Umeng (Alibaba)

Authentication 1 SDK

Google Sign-In Google

Huawei Services 2 SDKs

Huawei HMS Core Huawei

Huawei AGConnect Huawei

Payments 2 SDKs

Stripe Stripe

Alipay Ant Group

From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 9 sensitive

43 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Kill background processes restricted

Request that other apps' background processes be killed.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

READ PRIVILEGED PHONE STATE standard

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Set wallpaper standard

Change the system wallpaper.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard

com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL SHORTCUT standard

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

WRITE MEDIA STORAGE standard

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

ACCESS SUPERUSER standard

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

.PERMISSION standard

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Get running tasks standard

Read information about currently running tasks.

Get running tasks standard

Read information about currently running tasks.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard

com.estrongs.android.pop.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard

Install other apps standard

Request installation of APK packages. Granted per-source from system settings.

GET PACKAGE SIZE standard

CLEAR APP CACHE standard

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

MANAGE DOCUMENTS standard

Delete other apps standard

Request uninstallation of packages.

Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

All files access standard

Broad access to shared storage. Granted from system settings; restricted by Play policy.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard

com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside ES File Explorer.

What does ES File Explorer do?

What is ES File Explorer built with?

ES File Explorer by ES Global is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does ES File Explorer use?

FlyTrap detected 7 third-party SDKs inside ES File Explorer, including Huawei HMS Core, Umeng Analytics and Alipay. They span areas such as Huawei Services, Analytics, Payments and Ads. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does ES File Explorer request?

ES File Explorer requests 43 permissions. 9 of these are sensitive, such as Kill background processes, Write storage and Approximate location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is ES File Explorer safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. ES File Explorer requests 43 permissions (9 sensitive) and bundles 7 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is ES File Explorer available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.

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What ES File Explorer does

Observed on screen

SDKs detected

Permissions requested 9 sensitive

Frequently asked questions

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