Complete Installation Guide for CX File Explorer

How to Download and Install CX File Explorer on Android Devices

System Requirements:
  • Android 5.0 or higher
  • At least 15MB of free storage space
  • Internet connection for download

Step-by-Step Installation Process

1. Navigate to our official website and locate the "Download" button for the latest version of CX File Explorer APK.

2. Your device may show a security warning about downloading APK files:

Android security warning for APK download

3. Click OK to proceed with the download. While this guide uses version 1.8.7 as an example, we recommend always downloading the latest version for optimal performance and security.

4. Once downloaded, tap Open on the download completion notification:

Download completion notification

5. In the installation screen, review the required permissions and tap INSTALL:

Installation permissions screen

6. After successful installation, you can choose to tap DONE or OPEN:

Installation complete screen

Initial Setup and Permissions

When first launching CX File Explorer, you'll see our welcome screen:

Welcome screen

Review our Privacy Policy or tap NEXT to continue setup.

The app requires certain permissions to function properly:

Permissions request screen

Important: CX File Explorer requires access to your device's storage to:
  • Browse and manage files and folders
  • Copy, move, and delete files
  • Share files between apps
  • Access media files and documents

Tap NEXT and then ALLOW when prompted:

System permissions dialog

Note: Denying these permissions will limit the app's functionality and prevent proper file management operations.

How to Install CX File Explorer on Windows PC

PC System Requirements:
  • Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
  • 2GB free disk space
  • Intel or AMD processor

Installing BlueStacks Android Emulator

To run CX File Explorer on Windows, you'll need to install BlueStacks first:

  1. Visit the official BlueStacks website and download the latest version
  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
  3. BlueStacks will launch automatically after installation

Installing CX File Explorer on BlueStacks

Follow these steps to install our app:

1. On the BlueStacks Home tab, click My Games:

BlueStacks Home tab

2. Navigate to System apps:

System apps in BlueStacks

3. Open the Browser app:

Browser icon in BlueStacks

4. In the Chrome browser, visit our website at https://cxfileexplorer.com and follow the Android installation steps above.

Congratulations! You can now enjoy all the features of CX File Explorer on your Windows PC, including:
  • Easy file management and organization
  • Built-in media player
  • Cloud storage access
  • Network file sharing
  • And much more!