Cx File Explorer Install Guide for Android & Windows PC

Cx File Explorer is an app that helps you manage, share, and transfer files easily. In this guide, I will walk you through step‑by‑step how to install Cx File Explorer on two platforms: an Android device and a Windows PC (using an emulator). Let’s begin.

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How to Download and Install Cx File Explorer on Android

Installing Cx File Explorer directly on Android is simple. Just follow these steps carefully.

1. Download the APK File

  1. Open your browser on your Android device (for example, Chrome).
  2. Go to the Cx File Explorer Official Website.
  3. Find and click the button that says Download Cx File Explorer APK.
  4. Your browser may show a pop‑up or a warning that downloading from unknown sources is risky. Tap OK or Allow to proceed.
    cx file explorer apk download
  5. Wait for the file to download. The version number (for instance 1.8.7) does not matter too much; always use the latest stable version available.

2. Execute the Installation

Once the APK is downloaded:

  1. Tap Open on the download notification or go to your “Downloads” folder using a file manager.
  2. You will see an installation screen. Tap INSTALL.
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  3. Wait while the app installs.
  4. After it finishes, you will have two buttons: DONE (to exit) or OPEN (to launch the app). Choose your preference.

3. Grant the Required Permissions

When you open the app for the first time:

  1. A welcome screen appears, often with a button NEXT or something similar. Tap NEXT.
  2. Cx File Explorer will ask permission to access your photos, media, and files. Tap ALLOW when prompted.
    cx file explorer permissions
  3. If you deny these permissions, the app will not work properly, because it needs access to your files to manage them.
  4. After giving permissions, the app is ready. You can now use it to browse, share, and transfer files.

How to Download and Install Cx File Explorer on Windows PC

On Windows, you cannot install Cx File Explorer natively because it is made for Android. The workaround is to use an Android emulator. Here I use BlueStacks as an example. But you may use other emulators too (like Nox, LDPlayer, etc.).

Step 1: Install the Android Emulator (BlueStacks)

  1. Open your browser on the Windows PC.
  2. Go to the official BlueStacks website.
  3. Download the version that matches your Windows OS (Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11). BlueStacks supports both 32‑bit and 64‑bit systems.
  4. Run the installer file. Follow on‐screen instructions — click Next, Accept license, Install.
  5. When installation finishes, BlueStacks should open automatically.

Step 2: Navigate to the Download Page inside BlueStacks

Once BlueStacks is running:

  1. On its Home screen, find and click My Games (or “Library”).
    my games bluestacks
  2. Open System Apps (a folder or icon inside BlueStacks).
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  3. Select the Browser or Chrome app inside the emulator.
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  4. In that browser, go to the same official site you used for Android: for example, https://cxfileexplorers.com (or the developer’s official page).
    cx file explorer official website
  5. Press Enter to load the page.

Step 3: Download and Install Cx File Explorer in BlueStacks

Now, within the emulator:

  1. On the website, click Download for the APK version of Cx File Explorer.
  2. The APK will download inside the emulator environment.
  3. After download, click Open or find it via the emulator’s “Downloads” or “File Manager” app.
  4. Tap Install just like in Android.
  5. After installation, tap Open to launch Cx File Explorer.
  6. The permission prompts appear inside BlueStacks. Tap ALLOW to grant file access.
  7. Now Cx File Explorer works inside BlueStacks just like it would on a real Android device. You can manage and transfer files inside the emulator.

Extra Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Enable “Install from Unknown Sources”: On some Android phones, you must allow installation from unknown sources (i.e. outside Play Store). You will see a toggle or setting when you try to install the APK, or in settings under “Security” → “Install unknown apps.”
  • Check storage space: Make sure your device or emulator has enough storage for the app and your files.
  • Use latest versions: Don’t use very old versions. Always get the most recent release so bugs are fixed, and security is better.
  • Internet connection: You’ll need internet to download the APK and also for any file sharing over networks.
  • Emulator performance: If BlueStacks is slow, you may increase allocated memory or switch to a lighter emulator.
  • Antivirus warnings: Sometimes your phone or PC antivirus may flag the APK. If you’re sure the source is official, you can allow it.
  • Updates: Replacing the old version with a newer one usually works — just install over the older version. But always backup your files first.

Summary

  • On Android, download the APK, tap install, and give permissions.
  • On Windows PC, you first install an emulator (like BlueStacks), then run the Android steps inside it.
  • Always use the official source so you avoid corrupted or malicious files.
  • Grant the needed permissions for the app to work.
  • If you face issues, check storage, network, permissions, or emulator settings.

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