Droid Explorer

0.9.0.4 Android file manager for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Tool that enables users to browse and manage the files and apps on their Android devices from their PC.

Free and open source Droid device exploring software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
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Windows Explorer interface for Android phones with the possibility of root access.

The concept behind this handy utility is brilliant and you can't go wrong when the speed and stability of current tools and drivers is improved.

Motorola's current Mobile Phone Tools software is sluggish and unintuitive; with Droid Explorer, you can browse the filesystem on your Motorola Milestone or Droid (or most Motorola Android Phones) easily with a similar interface to Windows Explorer.

The one thing that seemed annoying about this program is it runs in the background and seems to hog memory even though the service isn't being used. There is a simple remedy and that is running the service only when required.

This tool is useful for developers, hackers and normal users alike: it just offers so much more flexibility than the drivers Motorola offers. The community and developers behind it are also quite active. New hacks and features are released in most updates.

Features of Droid Explorer

  • ADB integration: Connects to your Android device over ADB for easy file access and management.
  • APK extraction: Extract APK files from installed applications.
  • Automation: Automate tasks with scripts and macros.
  • Backup and restore: Create a backup of your device, then restore it at any time.
  • Battery monitor: Monitor the battery level of your device.
  • Boot loader: Boot your device into recovery or bootloader mode.
  • File manager: View, edit and transfer files between your device and computer.
  • Logcat: View real-time logs from your device.
  • Package manager: Installs and uninstalls apps from your device.
  • Push and pull: Push and pull files from your device to your computer.
  • Screenshot capture: Take screenshots of your device.
  • Shell commands: Execute shell commands on your device.
  • System information: View detailed information about your device.
  • Theme manager: Change the look and feel of your device.

Compatibility and License

Droid Explorer has been created and released under the Microsoft Public License (MS-PL) free software license where users are permitted to freely distribute this software and download it without any type of real restrictions. With that said, you can view and edit the source code if the developer has decided to share it on sites like GitHub and SourceForge. The version available from here is 0.9.0.4 for free.

Is Droid Explorer for Windows 10?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


Filed under:
  1. Droid Explorer Download
  2. Free Mobile Phone Tools
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Droid Device Exploring Software
  5. Software for Windows 10
  6. 64-bit downloads
Droid Explorer has been picked by our editors as very good.
Droid Explorer has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Droid Explorer 0.9.0.4 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.