# Root Browser Classic

> Fully customizable Root Browser for Android users and rooted superusers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maple Media
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,171,378
- **Rating:** 2.49 / 5 (8,635 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.0(27917)
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2017-07-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic)
- **Website:** [http://maplemedia.io](http://maplemedia.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.maplemedia.io/privacy/](http://www.maplemedia.io/privacy/)

## Description

Root Browser Classic is the ultimate file manager designed specifically for rooted Android users. It allows complete access and control over all Android file systems, enabling you to copy, move, rename, and manage your device’s files with root privileges. Key features include dual file manager panels, batch copy and paste, support for zip, tar, apk, and jar file formats, advanced file permission and ownership editing, and directory creation or deletion.

Additional functionalities include a powerful integrated file search, bookmarking of favorites for quick access, a SQLite explorer, script execution, and theme customization. Root Browser Classic also supports installing zip files using Clockwork Recovery and the ability to open files from other apps. This extension is ideal for superusers and Android enthusiasts who desire comprehensive file system control and customization.

## Rankings

- #20,676 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `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.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise the app’s classic root‑browser functionality and simple, reliable file browsing. The dominant complaints are about aggressive monetization: excessive full‑screen ads (sometimes unclosable or redirecting to the Play Store, even showing adult content) that interrupt operations and make the app unusable, and at least one report of being asked to pay again.

### Pros

- Classic/familiar root‑browser/file‑manager functionality appreciated by multiple users
- Many users call it a good or best app (positive general ratings)
- Simple, reliable file browsing (the “classic” behavior several reviews reference)

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads — frequent full‑screen ads make the app frustrating to use
- Ads that are hard/impossible to close, redirect to the Play Store, or show inappropriate content
- Ads interrupt operations (start mid‑task), rendering the app effectively unusable
- Perceived greedy monetization — reports of being asked to pay again

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jrummyapps.rootbrowser.classic)