unzip my files

[allboutpinky]

i am tryin to download music files from a website.the problem comes in when i try to open the file and its says cannot open file to the bottom of the screen.im guessing its because they are zipfiles, am i able to unzip on the a500? if so how?

 

[Icebike]

ES File Explorer (free in the market) can open zip files and allow you to copy files out of it, or unzip it to a folder. It will work for local media only, (you can't open a zip file on a computer accessed across wifi such as your PC. You first have to copy it to your tablet).

 

[hira]

Other than the convenience of a single download for multiple files, why would anyone zip a music file? Most music formats are already compressed; zipping might actually result in a LARGER file (try it with an mp3 or jpg).

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[Icebike]

Other than the convenience of a single download for multiple files, why would anyone zip a music file? Most music formats are already compressed; zipping might actually result in a LARGER file (try it with an mp3 or jpg).

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Warze maybe?
I've seen many pirated music albums distributed this way from torrent sites.

 

[Tom T]

Other than the convenience of a single download for multiple files, why would anyone zip a music file? Most music formats are already compressed; zipping might actually result in a LARGER file (try it with an mp3 or jpg).

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Definately for convenience of a single file, although the .rar archive is much better for this. Great when sending multiple small files or breaking down a huge one into manageable sizes.

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