FX File Explorer

Nextapp · FX File Explorer is a file manager app for Android that brings desktop-style control to your phone with a private, ad-free experience.

Native Android Business NextApp, Inc.
Bundle ID nextapp.fx
Version analyzed 9.1.0.8
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 1
Analyzed 2026-06-16
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

1 SDK found across 1 category. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

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

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

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

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Write storage sensitive

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

Read storage sensitive

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

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

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.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

Foreground service: connected device standard

Required for foreground services of type connectedDevice.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Delete other apps standard

Request uninstallation of packages.

Install other apps standard

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

Set wallpaper standard

Change the system wallpaper.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
Query all installed apps standard

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

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

All files access standard

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

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

nextapp.fx.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside FX File Explorer.

What is FX File Explorer built with?

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

What SDKs does FX File Explorer use?

FlyTrap detected 1 third-party SDK inside FX File Explorer, including AppAuth. They span areas such as Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does FX File Explorer request?

FX File Explorer requests 29 permissions. 7 of these are sensitive, such as Connect to Bluetooth devices, Approximate location and Precise location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is FX File Explorer safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. FX File Explorer requests 29 permissions (7 sensitive) and bundles 1 third-party SDK. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is FX File Explorer available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.