Explorer 3.2.5.5 Apk: Es File

The built-in archive tool in 3.2.5.5 handles encrypted ZIP files, RAR4, and 7z without forcing you to install separate plugins or pay for a "premium" subscription.

The ES File Explorer 3.2.5.5 APK is an Android installation package for version 3.2.5.5 of the app. APK files allow users to install apps manually without using the Google Play Store (this is called "sideloading").

This specific version was released in late 2015 / early 2016. It is a legacy version that offers: es file explorer 3.2.5.5 apk

It is often described as the "vanilla" Android file manager that doesn’t try to sell you anything.

| Aspect | Assessment | |--------|-------------| | Known Vulnerabilities | As a 2015 app, it may contain unpatched exploits (e.g., path traversal vulnerabilities disclosed in 2019 – though those affected v4.x more). | | Permissions | Requires storage, network, Bluetooth, and (for root) superuser. Does not request device admin or phone/call permissions unnecessarily. | | Data Transmission | Telemetry is minimal. No mandatory analytics SDKs like Baidu or Google Analytics (later versions added aggressive tracking). | | APK Integrity | Warning: Only download from trusted sources (e.g., APKMirror, archive.org). Many “clean” modded versions exist but could be injected with malware. | The built-in archive tool in 3

Google’s Scoped Storage (introduced in Android 10, enforced in Android 11+) breaks many legacy file managers. ES 3.2.5.5 can no longer write to the Android/obb folder or external SD cards on modern Android versions without root. If you are running Android 12 or newer, this app will feel crippled.

Version 3.2.5.5 was built before the Stagefright 2.0 vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-2504) and the Janus vulnerability (CVE-2017-13156). While the app doesn’t exploit these itself, it runs with permissions that could be abused by malware piggybacking on an old APK. The ES File Explorer 3

ES File Explorer 3.2.5.5 is the last stable release from the “pre-bloatware” era. Released in late 2015/early 2016, this version represents the final build before the developers aggressively integrated lock screen ads, “phone boosters,” app managers, and data-hungry background processes.

ES File Explorer was a popular file manager, but after being acquired by a Chinese company (Du Group / ES Global), later versions (including 3.2.5.5) were found to contain:

Security researchers have flagged ES File Explorer for potential privacy risks. Many recommend moving to open-source alternatives like Material Files, Solid Explorer, or CX File Explorer.

APKMirror (owned by Illogical Robot LLC, verified safe for archiving) – search for "ES File Explorer 3.2.5.5" there.
Avoid random APK download sites.