Open the Files app and browse through your files, or use the search bar to find the zip file you want to unzip. Tap on the zip file and select the Extract option.

An Android mobile device is somewhat like a highly portable computer. As with computers, your Android phone and tablet can open rar files. Here's how to do it.

When you download a ZIP file from an email on Android, you have to unzip it — you can't save the compressed ZIP file. Just press Extract when given the option.

This where file compression and archive apps come into the picture. These allow you to extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z and other compression file formats or even create them.

File compression isn't just for desktops and laptops. Android devices can benefit from ZIP files too.

Sharing large size files has been one of the biggest concerns amongst users. While there are several methods by which you can transfer data to other machines, sharing Zip files have always been ...