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Add to SafariWhen comparing Root Explorer vs MK Explorer (File manager), the Slant community recommends Root Explorer for most people. In the question“What are the best file explorers on Android?” Root Explorer is ranked 5th while MK Explorer (File manager) is ranked 23rd. The most important reason people chose Root Explorer is:
As the name would suggest root file access and editing is something Root File Explorer excels at. It was one of the first to have this function and is still one of the best.
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Pros
Pro Root file access and editing
As the name would suggest root file access and editing is something Root File Explorer excels at. It was one of the first to have this function and is still one of the best.
Pro SMB/CIFS network share support
Root Explorer supports SMB/CIFS network sharing.
Pro 24 hour refund policy
The Root Explorer devs have a 24 hour refund policy despite Google's 2 hour policy. All one needs to do is e-mail the devs within that 24 hour period to ask for a refund.
Pro Root file access and editing
MK Explorer (File manager) offers root access to root users so they can edit root files.
Pro UI designed for phones and tablets
The UI for MK Explorer has a useful layout for phones as well as tablets.
Pro Material Design
MK Explorer (File manager) uses Material Design for its user interface.
Cons
Con UI feels dated
The UI of Root Explorer is not much to look at and feels a bit dated.
Con NO USB OTG support
MK Explorer (File manager) is unable to access files on external USB devices through OTG.
