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Plus best-of roundups for TV, Wear OS, Chromebook, tablet, foldable, VR, and car.","md",{"faq":194},[195,198,201],{"q":196,"a":197},"Is AnExplorer a good alternative to ES File Explorer?","ES File Explorer was removed from Google Play in 2019 after a security vulnerability exposed users' files to local network attacks. AnExplorer contains no background data collection, remains actively updated, and is available on all Android form factors.",{"q":199,"a":200},"Is AnExplorer free?","AnExplorer is free to download with no mandatory subscription. A Pro upgrade unlocks root access, additional cloud accounts, and advanced features. There are no intrusive ads in the core app.",{"q":202,"a":203},"Does AnExplorer support more device types than other file managers?","Yes. 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