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Is there a file manager that allows you to modify files within a zip (like delete, copy, paste, etc.), and allows you to extract multiple zips at once? I've tried ES File Explorer and Solid Explorer but neither work.
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Try File Manager by Rhythm Software from the Play Store and enable "multiple selections mode"

DynamicN said:
Try File Manager by Rhythm Software from the Play Store and enable "multiple selections mode"
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Multiple selection = batch operation? I don't see it that way, maybe you don't get what he means.
For example, Root Explorer can open zips, multi select files, but won't multi un-zip or process the files within a zip.
AFAIK there's no normal file manager that can do zip well. Try finding a dedicated zip app (e.g. AndroZip, though I don't know if it can fulfill your needs because I haven't used that for long)
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[Q] How to Convert Zip to apk file? is this possible?

Hi everyone
is this possible zip file convert to apk?
its very important cause i try to instal any zip file but my rom is not rooted!!
please if this possible tell me
Thanks
change file from zip to apk
to change file type from zip to apk on windows 7
1- open computer in start menu
2- press alt
3- select tools and choose folder options
4- go to view and uncheck hide extentions for known file types
5- finally go to the file you want to change and change its name (ex: .apk)
It depends if you downloaded a file which was a zip file but was packed as an apk then yes changing the extension of .zip to .apk would be fine if you know what I mean.
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Use zip2apk v1.0 to convert zip to apk
There is an application known as Zip2apk v1.0 that you can use to convert your zip to apk. unlike all other replies here where you have to interfere with your system settings, zip2apk v1.0 is a portable program built to convert zip to apks and does not alter system settings. link: f1compsolutions.kbo.co.ke/Zip2apk
thanks bro
ali magdy said:
to change file type from zip to apk on windows 7
1- open computer in start menu
2- press alt
3- select tools and choose folder options
4- go to view and uncheck hide extentions for known file types
5- finally go to the file you want to change and change its name (ex: .apk)
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thanks bro, this little help really help me so much, good job
Both methods work like a charm. :highfive:
ali magdy said:
to change file type from zip to apk on windows 7
1- open computer in start menu
2- press alt
3- select tools and choose folder options
4- go to view and uncheck hide extentions for known file types
5- finally go to the file you want to change and change its name (ex: .apk)
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This is really work Nice tip !
Thank you. I'm also searching for this info
No. Android binaries are located in a apk, you just can't turn a mod into a apk, the only way to build an apk is from Android SDK. Its not possible.
I recently made an android game, just for fun, and for some reason the site i was on changed it to a zip file instead of an apk file. I used a script to make this app. So it works, but i cant play it on my phone because it is in the zip format and whenever i rename it to .apk on my phone, it doesnt work. Any help wold be appreciated.
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Maurice5813 said:
No. Android binaries are located in a apk, you just can't turn a mod into a apk, the only way to build an apk is from Android SDK. Its not possible.
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Oh, how would i put my script into Android SDK?
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Hi,
I'm trying to do something along these lines.
I have a keyboard skin that I want to change it's theme from blue to green. I unpacked it several months ago with EasyApk and attempted this but eventually gave up.
I've done all of the color editing to the .png files but after zipping and changing the ext to apk, it won't install. I get this message... "There was a problem parsing the package."
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
RuLEoF2 said:
Hi,
I'm trying to do something along these lines.
I have a keyboard skin that I want to change it's theme from blue to green. I unpacked it several months ago with EasyApk and attempted this but eventually gave up.
I've done all of the color editing to the .png files but after zipping and changing the ext to apk, it won't install. I get this message... "There was a problem parsing the package."
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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RuLEoF2, have you found a solution. I'm getting the same problem.
dabadoo said:
RuLEoF2, have you found a solution. I'm getting the same problem.
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Nope. The XDA well of good will towards those in need has apparently dried up. Either that or I'm on the do-do list for something.
I haven't gotten responses to any of my last several posts for quite a while now.
Good luck!
RuLEoF2 said:
Nope. The XDA well of good will towards those in need has apparently dried up. Either that or I'm on the do-do list for something.
I haven't gotten responses to any of my last several posts for quite a while now.
Good luck!
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I found a work around. I used 7zip in windows and made all of the edits (adding files, removing files, editing contents of files) I needed in the zip file WITHOUT unzipping it (7zip and winrar allow this). Once I did that I changed the extension back to apk and the app installed.
Hope this helps some people.
dabadoo said:
I found a work around. I used 7zip in windows and made all of the edits (adding files, removing files, editing contents of files) I needed in the zip file WITHOUT unzipping it (7zip and winrar allow this). Once I did that I changed the extension back to apk and the app installed.
Hope this helps some people.
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Not working for me. What editing program are you using for graphics?
For graphics, let's say images. I would work on whatever it is you need to add, outside of the zip, and then just add that file by replacing it with whatever it is you wanted to edit. Do you get what I'm saying?
I used 7zip on windows to do this.
REVIVE!!
Its like this for me, I got an apk of Loco Craft (Android Game) extracted it into a folder with winrar, then I modified a bunch of things in there, then I compressed it to a .rar file with WinRAR, then I renamed it from application.rar to application.apk. then when I sent it to my phone (Acer B1-730, Android 4.4.2) and opened the apk file, it said: "There was a problem parsing the package"! So what do I do? Please!!! I really want to try my new game! And pls help me I am only 9!!!
How I make a gems generator?
ali magdy said:
to change file type from zip to apk on windows 7
1- open computer in start menu
2- press alt
3- select tools and choose folder options
4- go to view and uncheck hide extentions for known file types
5- finally go to the file you want to change and change its name (ex: .apk)
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I want to create a gems generator for an outstanding game. Can anybody help me to create a gems generator like this

[A]Why can't I download zips?

I'm not sure why, I could never download zips or large files to this phone. My last phone, The HTC Hero, was able to do this with no problem. Any ideas ?
using opera mobile I can download any zips. although if you are in a place with crappy 3g it might fail and you would have to do it again. when I can I download mine over wifi
install androzip and then try
You need a app associated with the file type to download. There is a app called download all files or something that will associate with all file types in order to download.
Download astro file manager from the market. open astro, hit the file manager button then the menu button and click on Preferences then scroll down to enable browser download, just click enable and youre good to go
Thank you the Astro fix seems to work.

[FONTS] Android (APK Files)

Hey Guys! This thread is actually a question of me finding APK fonts for android. And now, I found a thread which offer a lot fonts to choose and I want it to share with you all. So here it is.
It usually for Stock ROMs (and for Fellas who love customizing) .
Just download the attached file, extract it and you will find APKs.
Put it on your SD card and install it like a normal APK file. Then Navigate your Settings>Display>Fonts. From there,you can apply and see Fonts you just installed.
Credits to the original thread and the OP > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544428
Apk i dont know but if u want to install font use font changer from market...
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I means those APK files which you can install. It's usually for stock roms. Thanks anyways dude.
Use font changer. It's free on the market.
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Super useful, thanks!
There is an app called fontomizer SP.. it also has all fomnts. But nice one..:thumbup::thumbup:
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Press THANKS if I helped
Wat r de instructions fo cm7?
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Well, I use Absolute System for changing the fonts, boot animations, build.prop editing etc. And so far, its the best.
TheSG said:
Wat r de instructions fo cm7?
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Try Absolute system.
Rushyang said:
Well, I use Absolute System for changing the fonts, boot animations, build.prop editing etc. And so far, its the best.
Try Absolute system.
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yeah....Absolute system is like a charm
TheSG said:
Wat r de instructions fo cm7?
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This one is basically for Stock ROMs only.
sir may i try your fonts. im using galaxy pocket.. thank you. more power!
My favorite one
http://www.mediafire.com/?f26basjeic0agbx
Already Posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821534
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If anybody is still refering to this thread.. the fonts that droidtwoseven has provided are super easy to install on any android device.
So instructions here are very straightforward actually
1. All you need to do is simply tap the .zip folder at the top of the feed here, labeled "FlipFontsALL.zip" This will initiate it's download.
2. a) Once downloaded, either press the "download complete" notification you would receive as a pop up located at the top of your screen or you'll find it in your pull-down notification task bar.
2. b) Or if you accidentally swipe the notification away, you can open your devices files manager, and navigate to your phone's "internal storage". Inside your devices Internal storage you should see a folder labeled as "Downloads", go a head and tap on it, to proceed inside the folder to view it's contents.
3. Once inside your "Downloads" folder, depending on how organised you keep your internal files, there may be a list of files and/or folders you need to scroll past, but somewhere inside this folder you should find (hopefully with not much difficulties) the very .zip folder you had just download here. (Remember it will be labeled as "FlipFontsALL.zip")
4. a) Now, long press on (tap & hold) this folder to bring up the extra options available for the particular folder. Or another method to bring up the extra available options for that .zip folder, simply just press it once to highlight it, and as it's highlighted, the press the "more" button, which will be shown either as a 3 horizontal/ hamburger looking menu or possibly a 3 vertical dot menu.
4. b) Upon opening the extra options menu, If you do not see any option that says "extract", then possibly you will need to install another files manager from the Galaxy store or the play store. One that has the option to extract or compress files into .zip folders.
4. B) i)) The files manager I personally use, is not the default application that comes pre installed on my samsung, but I actually prefer to use "File Manager" by "File Manager Plus/Aphainventor". It is easy to install and is available via the Google PlayStore. Other recommended files manager apps are: CX File Explorer, RS File Manager and Simple File Manager Explorer.
5. Once you proceed to tap "extract" in the .zip folder, your phone should then prompt you and ask where you wish the files to be extracted to. Usually you can chose to just "extract here", in which it should create a folder of the same name inside the current Downloads folder you are currently in, and extract the contents inside of it. (So in our case it would create a regular folder labeled FlipFontsALL. Or you can chose the option to extract the files elsewhere I'm your internal storage.
6. a) Once these files are finally extracted, navigate your way inside the new folder that was created, and you will find there to be a bunch of files, all using the ".apk" file extension. (The file extension is the part of the title for a file that is after the "."/"dot".
6. a) i)) An example for an image file would be "exampleimage.jpg" or maybe even as "exampleimage.png". An example video file would be ~ examplevideo.mp4 or examplevideo.webm.
6. a) i)) So, in our case, these particular fonts have actually been compiled individually as executable android packages. This is actually what APK stands for (android package) So all of our fonts that you extracted from the FlipFontsALL.zip folder, all use the ".apk" file extension. This is similar to a .iso file you may find using an apple device, or a .exe file that is used by Windows computers. These are all known as executable files, and each are recognized only by their particularly owned operating system, and cannot be read by another (android cannot read or install .exe files or .iso files, neither can an iPhone/apple device read a .apk or .exe file, same with windows, it will not recognize .iso or .apk files, as they are unsupported.
7. a) So now that you have access to the .APK don't files, this is the easiest step. All you have to do is pick whichever one you want, and simply double press the file. Your android device will automatically initiate to install it, and if the files have been coded accordingly to your devices OS, and is written for your devices type processors. You'll be asked if you would like to proceed with installing the files, simply just chose yes and sit back as you let your phone do the rest of the work.
7. b) One thing you may have to do in order to authenticate your device to install the APK, is give the files manager you are using the permissions to install. You can easily do this by navigating into your device settings, scroll to your phone's options for "security/biometrics", them find the option labeled as "install from unknown sources" or "install unknown apps". Once in this menu, scroll until you find your devices files manager, or the files manager you chose to install from the PlayStore, and just tap on the toggle to enable it.
8. After the installation has completed and it comes up saying "success", you should then be able to navigate into your devices display settings, where you'll find a heading labeled "fonts" or "fonts sizes and style". In this menu go into fonts style, and amongst the list of default fonts that came ore installed with your device, you should now see the font you chose to install from the .apk file.
And that's all. I know it seems like I wrote a lot, but I just was making sure I covered everything, as detailed as I could, in the case that someone who may be unfamiliar with the layout of an android, needs the thorough direction. I'm always happy to help another android user. As I believe in order to take better care of your own safety and privacy, it is very important to understand your device and it's available options and accessibilities of ensuring so.
These .apk fonts are absolutely great. Especially because they get around the Samsung block. For example, I have a Galaxy S8, and seemingly, the only available methods to download custom fonts are to either install the few mediocre fonts available to the Galaxy store, or to spend money and purchase some of the other custom fonts via the Galaxy store. So if you own a Samsung, running Android 9 or above, unfortunately you cannot install your own custom fonts using any of the font installers obtainable through the play store. You simply just cannot. Samsung will not allow it. Since the update of android 9, they've implemented various blockades to prevent any 3rd party installation of .ttf or .otf fonts. Where as these .apks use a direct installation method as if they are an application of their own.

Mod roms using 7zip but on the phone?

My laptop broke,i usually mod my roms using 7zip,i remove or add apk files and more.
Is there any way to do this on the phone?I dont know of any compression apps in the market that will let me add or delete files while leaving the rom intact.
If i just unzip the rom,mod it and rezip it,will it work?Or it needs to be a certain zip format?
Use any file explorer that allows you to unzip/rezip
As long as you navigate back to the original file structure (usually /system, META-INF folders and boot.img) and zip up those three you'll be fine and be able to flash your modified zip in a custom recovery
I'm not familiar with any program able to properly decompile an apk or jar by using JUST the phone but if your just adding/deleting apk's you'll be good with just about any file explorer
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fergie716 said:
Use any file explorer that allows you to unzip/rezip
As long as you navigate back to the original file structure (usually /system, META-INF folders and boot.img) and zip up those three you'll be fine and be able to flash your modified zip in a custom recovery
I'm not familiar with any program able to properly decompile an apk or jar by using JUST the phone but if your just adding/deleting apk's you'll be good with just about any file explorer
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What about the compression method?Should i choose High,Low or Medium?
And are you sure it doesnt have to have some special zip method?Dont want to brick,lol.
Thats what i was thinking just to use ES File Explore because it has built in zipl.
lviv73 said:
What about the compression method?Should i choose High,Low or Medium?
And are you sure it doesnt have to have some special zip method?Dont want to brick,lol.
Thats what i was thinking just to use ES File Explore because it has built in zipl.
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I use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx
Download the added root apk from the developers website. Extract the ROM you wanna modify, navigate to the extracted ROM and do whatever, then navigate to the original file structure and zip up those contents to flash in recovery
If there are different options for zip just use the defaults
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fergie716 said:
I use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx
Download the added root apk from the developers website. Extract the ROM you wanna modify, navigate to the extracted ROM and do whatever, then navigate to the original file structure and zip up those contents to flash in recovery
If there are different options for zip just use the defaults
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Thanx a lot man,it worked!ES Explorer can only compress folders but FX Explorer can compress saperate files.I used higest compression.
Now i feel like i dont need windows or osx anymore,i can do just about everything on android.Oh and FX Explorer is definetly nice,i might use it instead of ES now,to bad they make you pay for it.

Remove the write-protection and try again

there a file in chiness or japaness language is not able to delete i my download folder.
also when connecting my mobile to PC I can not delete this file and this message appears (Remove the write-protection and try again).
help me how to delete this file.
The phone you bought is chinese ?
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UtkarshGupta said:
The phone you bought is chinese ?
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no, I bought the phone from samsung store in egypt wirh warranty.
also csc code is EGY
Could be a virus... possibly exploiting your phone via exynos exploit.
Update to 4.1.2 asap.
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If you are ROOTED, in TWRP recovery go into advanced menu start up the file manger, navigate to the foder select delete you should be done.
If you not ROOTED download EFS Filemanger use this to delete the folder or file. exfat format does not support unix file attributes so you should be able to delete any file in it.
Also try this, make sure the file is completly downloaded, some times the system locks files that are not completly downloaded.
RED OR BLUE YOU CHOOSE !!!
Angst said:
If you are ROOTED, in TWRP recovery go into advanced menu start up the file manger, navigate to the foder select delete you should be done.
If you not ROOTED download EFS Filemanger use this to delete the folder or file. exfat format does not support unix file attributes so you should be able to delete any file in it.
Also try this, make sure the file is completly downloaded, some times the system locks files that are not completly downloaded.
RED OR BLUE YOU CHOOSE !!!
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I tried ES file explorer but this file can not be deleted.
I performed full scan by avg antivirus and no threads found.
I am not able to delete this file.
Do it with twrp as said.
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Simple thing you can try first, if not works then do as above said (TWRP)
setting - Appl manager - All - Downloads - clear data ( you may find two downloads, do same with other too)
then try deleting file from download folder as you did it earlier.
With root explorer go to the path and delete the files you want
thank you
Angst said:
If you are ROOTED, in TWRP recovery go into advanced menu start up the file manger, navigate to the foder select delete you should be done.
If you not ROOTED download EFS Filemanger use this to delete the folder or file. exfat format does not support unix file attributes so you should be able to delete any file in it.
Also try this, make sure the file is completly downloaded, some times the system locks files that are not completly downloaded.
RED OR BLUE YOU CHOOSE !!!
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Thanks for this useful post

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