How to Unzip file using native app (not terminal) [answered]

asked 2019-11-27 11:05:54 +0200

Tinybit
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Is there an native app which can unzip downloaded ZIP files? I was expecting File manager - but no action there. Thank you

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When you tap on the compressed file in the file manager (setting app, storage and file manager from the pulley menu), it should open an archive viewer where you can decompress. I've just tested it with a .tar.gz file, but it should be the same with a zip one.

Damien Caliste ( 2019-11-27 11:39:44 +0200 )edit

Yes this is the answer! Indeed this is working even for ZIP files. The problem is non-consistent menu. On hold it shows only Cut/Copy/Delete (no Open ) when clicked it shows properties of file, on pull down menu does not show extract. Choosing "open" from pull down menu works, on open zip file yet again pull down "extract all" is available.

Tinybit ( 2019-11-27 15:59:10 +0200 )edit

Please close your question if you aceppt the answer. No mo need for other to read everything and try to help if there is already a good answer...

SaimenSays ( 2019-11-27 22:17:21 +0200 )edit

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answered 2019-11-27 16:03:55 +0200

Tinybit
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updated 2019-11-27 17:26:12 +0200

File manager actually can do it. The trick is to click in ZIP file (properties shown) then pull down menu choose OPEN. New window showing content of the ZIP file opens. There either pull down menu "extract all" or click on file to extract. Thanks to @Damien Caliste for his post

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answered 2019-11-27 11:20:06 +0200

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I agree, it should be a standard functionality in the default File Manager. But there is an excellent alternative: use "FileCat" from Openrepos. It has extended functionality and can open and extract zip-files. You can find it through the Storeman App or here: https://openrepos.net/content/llelectronics/filecat

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Thank you, it was promising, but unfortunately FileCat refused to see my SD card even after restart, while FileManager and FileMan can see SD card without issue.

Tinybit ( 2019-11-27 17:00:30 +0200 )edit

Strange, FileCat works fine with my 64 GB SD card, but you have to select it on the upper right. The integration of compressed files is great, it actually opens a second FileCat window with the compressed content, no need to extract it first, this is an additional option.

melg01 ( 2019-11-27 18:15:26 +0200 )edit

Did you try to swipe left to reach the main window of FileCat? You should find your sdcard there.

objectifnul ( 2019-11-27 18:17:58 +0200 )edit

Strange, FileCat also doesn't show my SDCard either on the swipe-right-page, however if I navigate to /media/sdcard it's there. Maybe I use another mount point than the one expected by FileCat.

jollajo ( 2019-11-28 09:19:19 +0200 )edit

@jollajo indeed, I can confirm this! Looks like a bug in FileCat. Otherwise the Uzipping works same was as File Manager - open compressed file, then Extract All @meig01 thanks!

Tinybit ( 2019-11-28 15:31:37 +0200 )edit

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