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A Simple Guide to Creating and Opening ZIP Files on Samsung Galaxy Phones

ByJim Miller

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone and have been wondering how to create and open ZIP files on it, you're in luck! The process is actually quite simple and doesn't require any third-party apps. In this article, we will show you how to easily extract and create ZIP files directly on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

How to Open a ZIP File on Samsung Galaxy Phones

To extract or open a ZIP file on your Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the built-in My Files app. Here's how:

  1. Open the My Files app on your phone and locate the ZIP file you want to extract.
  2. Tap on the ZIP file and select the Extract option in the bottom right corner. If the ZIP file is password-protected, you will be prompted to enter the password.
  3. Enter a name for the folder and tap Extract to confirm.

Once you complete these steps, the My Files app will extract the files in the same directory where your ZIP file is located. Please note that the time taken to extract the ZIP file may vary depending on its size.

How to Create a ZIP File on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Compressing your files or folders into a ZIP file is a convenient way to save storage space on your Samsung Galaxy phone. It can also be useful when you need to send multiple files via email. To save more space on your phone, you can also clear up the other storage on Samsung Galaxy phone. To create a ZIP file using the My Files app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the My Files app on your phone and locate the files you want to compress.
  2. Select your files and tap the kebab menu (three dots) in the bottom right corner. From the resulting menu, select Compress.
  3. Enter a name for your ZIP file and choose your preferred file type: Zip or 7-Zip.
  4. Optionally, you can protect your ZIP file with a password by ticking the Protect with password checkbox and entering a password in the text box. Then, tap Compress to proceed.

Wait for a few seconds, and your ZIP file will be ready.

How to Open or Create ZIP Files Using a Third-Party App

While the built-in My Files app on your Samsung Galaxy phone simplifies the process of making and extracting ZIP files, it doesn't support all file formats. If you're looking for more options, you can download and use the RAR app on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

The RAR app is a free-to-use app that can open and create various file formats, including RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, and ARJ. It also allows you to extract multiple ZIP files at once on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Here's how to use the RAR app:

  1. Download and install the RAR app on your phone.
  2. Open the RAR app and enable file access when prompted.
  3. Locate the ZIP files you want to extract and open. Select the checkboxes next to them and tap the extract files icon at the top.
  4. Specify your preferred location for extracting files and tap OK. The app will open the ZIP file after extracting it.
  5. To create a ZIP file using the RAR app, select the files you want to compress and tap the compress files icon at the top.
  6. Select your preferred file format (RAR, RAR 4.x, or ZIP) and set a password if desired.
  7. Switch to the Advanced tab, choose your preferred compression type, and tap OK. The app will save the ZIP file in the same directory as the original files.

Seamless Zipping and Unzipping

The ability to create and open ZIP files on Samsung Galaxy phones can be incredibly useful for saving storage space, sending multiple files as a single attachment, and keeping your files organized. By following the steps mentioned above, you'll quickly become familiar with the process. So go ahead and start zipping and unzipping files on your Samsung Galaxy phone with ease!