# Root Browser

> Powerful simple and customizable File Manager and Root Browser for superusers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummy.root.browserfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummy.root.browserfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jrummy.root.browserfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maple Media
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 22,968,993
- **Rating:** 2.92 / 5 (143,768 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.0(44124)
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2011-10-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree)
- **Website:** [https://maplemedia.io/](https://maplemedia.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.maplemedia.io/privacy/](http://www.maplemedia.io/privacy/)

## Description

**Root Browser** is a comprehensive file manager and root browser designed for Android superusers. It grants full access to all root directories and includes advanced features such as a SQLite Database Editor, APK Analyzer, multi-pane navigation, script execution, and installation of zip files using clockwork recovery.

Beyond root management, this extension is a powerful file explorer supporting file transfer, compression, extraction of ZIP, RAR, TAR, JAR, and APK files. It integrates with popular cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive, enabling seamless file transfer between local and cloud storage. Users can customize the experience with themes, icons, and layouts. Additional tools include an audio manager, video player, and app manager for storing and deleting apps. Root Browser empowers users to search, sort, organize, and share files efficiently across devices, making it an essential tool for those seeking total control over their Android files.

## Rankings

- #6,701 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.jrummy.root.browserfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show Root Browser offers root-access capabilities but is hampered by heavy advertising, reliability issues, and partial feature failures. While a few users continue to rely on it and praise its ease of use, many report ads ruining the experience, bugs in file operations, SD card/data access problems, and privacy concerns with closed-source software.

### Pros

- Works and does what it's supposed to.
- Easy to use and understand.
- Longtime users keep using it.
- Capable of managing system/root files.

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads that hamper usability.
- Functional bugs: moves can cause files to disappear, data folders show no data, and SD card access may be blocked.
- Not meeting described features or expectations.
- Privacy concerns or distrust due to closed-source software.
- Some reviews indicate it is just a basic file manager rather than a true root browser.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummy.root.browserfree)