Connect your phone via WiFi, cable or bluetooth and you'll be surprised how easy and efficient it will be to manage your phone with our software. Since its first release MyPhoneExplorer evolved into the most popular freeware tool for smartphones. The software is constantly updated with new features. In contrast to many other solutions MyPhoneExplorer works completely locally without using any third-party server!
Publisher’s description
What is MyPhoneExplorer?
MyPhoneExplorer is a proprietary backup & recovery program for Windows from F.J. Wechselberger. It ranks 24th by popularity among backup & recovery in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3, released on October 27, 2025. 5 versions are listed since June 10, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 19,838 times. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .sms and .mpb. Similar programs include restic, Recuva and iMazing.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: MyPhoneExplorer is a backup & recovery tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MyPhoneExplorer safe to download?
- The file is served by fjsoft.at, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6842D155FF858430C69837845EB211FDFF1FD403D5A7B741AAD637C09778ACC1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 4 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3Latest | October 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2 | November 21, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1 | October 8, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.0 | December 15, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.8.15 | June 10, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id fjsoft.MyPhoneExplorer -echoco install myphoneexplorer -yMyPhoneExplorer_Setup_2.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- F.J. Wechselberger
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.3
- Released
- October 27, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 10, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 19,838
- Website
- fjsoft.at
- winget ID
- fjsoft.MyPhoneExplorer
- Chocolatey package
- myphoneexplorer
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to MyPhoneExplorer
See all ›-
Open source23.7K ↓ -
Free95.3K ↓ -
Proprietary16.6K ↓ -
Proprietary214.5K ↓ -
UrBackup Client2.5.32UrBackup is an easy to setup Open Source client/server backup system, that through a combination of image and file backups accomplishes both data safety and a fast restoration time.Open source79.2K ↓ -
Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows13.1.1.700FREE backup solution for Windows-based servers, desktops and laptops.Free3.6M ↓ -
Proprietary3.7K ↓ -
Proprietary103.9K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is MyPhoneExplorer free?
MyPhoneExplorer is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MyPhoneExplorer safe to download?
The download comes from fjsoft.at, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MyPhoneExplorer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MyPhoneExplorer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MyPhoneExplorer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MyPhoneExplorer?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 10, 2021.
What are alternatives to MyPhoneExplorer?
restic, Recuva, iMazing, TeraCopy and UrBackup Client. The alternatives page compares them.
