Have you received a zip file on your Android phone, and you don’t know how to open it? No worries, we’ve got you covered. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explain step-by-step how to open zip files on Android with the help of Google’s own Files app.
How to Open Zip Files on Android
Follow these simple steps to open a zip file on your Android phone:
Step 1: Install Google Files App
If you don’t have it already, download and install Google Files from the Google Play Store. Make sure you download the correct application created by “Google LLC”.
Step 2: Grant Permission
After opening the app, you’ll be asked to allow the app to access your files. Tap the big blue “Allow” button and switch on the “Allow access to all files” option on the next page in Android settings.
Step 3: Locate the Zip File
Find the zip file you want to open in the “Downloads” section or use the magnifying glass search option to locate it. Alternatively, browse your internal storage folder by folder.
Step 4: Open Zip File
Tap on the zip file, and Google Files will give you a summary of all the contents of the zip file. If everything is as expected, tap “Extract” to extract the files.
Step 5: Access the Extracted Files
Once the files are extracted, they will appear in the same directory as the original zip. Tap on one to open and browse the contents.
Alternative Apps to Open Zip Files on Android
Although Google’s own Files app is a simple choice to open zip files, other file management apps like My Files on Samsung phones and third-party apps like ZArchiver offer more flexibility to open different types of compressed files, including rar, 7z, gz, tar, cab, etc., and to create your own zip archives.
FAQs:
1. Can I open Zip files on my Android phone without downloading any app?
Generally, you’ll need to install a file management app like Google Files, My Files, or ZArchiver to open zip files on an Android phone. However, you can try renaming the zip file with the .apk extension and see if it opens in an app that can handle apk files.
2. Can I create zip files on my Android phone?
Yes, if you install a file management app like ZArchiver, you can create zip files on your Android phone.
Conclusion
Opening zip files on Android is a straightforward process with the help of Google’s own Files app or other file management apps. Now that you know the step-by-step process, you’ll be able to open zip files in no time.
