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[Q] Convert .RAR to .apk

Hey, i have downloaded an aplication for android to my pc, it's winrar archive. I have some files and folders like META-INF, classes, resources etc. I know that those files are files from apk but i dont know how to convert rar to apk. I cant just change file name after dot, from rar to apk. Please help me.

Well I know it might be a dumb suggestion but did you open the
.rar to see if the .apk is inside?
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yust rename is to .apk lol , winrar wil see a .apk file as a .zip or .rar file

My APK files are seen are seen as winrar files in the pc, but as APK files in my cell

caguirr4 said:
Well I know it might be a dumb suggestion but did you open the
.rar to see if the .apk is inside?
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Sure i opened it. Like I wrote there was files and folders like META-INF. I cant rename this file.
gkenny1991 said:
yust rename is to .apk lol , winrar wil see a .apk file as a .zip or .rar file
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I cant rename this file. When I change it's name its like xxxx.apk.zip not xxxx.apk
Diamond_dawg said:
My APK files are seen are seen as winrar files in the pc, but as APK files in my cell
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My PC see apk an rar files, so it's not it.

Well you should be able to just change the file name to xxxxx.apk. You should download 7zip and associate .apk with that instead of winrar. But you might have to change the file name in properties instead of maybe just right clicking and rename.
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I fixed problem on my own, but thanks for helping guys.

Make sure that on your computer, you have 'See Hidden File Extensions' in your folders option. You can then rename it and you can change the type.
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Scarface666 said:
I fixed problem on my own, but thanks for helping guys.
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How did you fix it.
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APKs are just ZIP files. Extract the files from the RAR, archive them as ZIP and then just rename to ".apk". I know this because this is how I theme.

caguirr4 said:
How did you fix it.
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I just downloaded this archive one more time and when "save as" window appeared i changed the line under name from "winrar archive" to "all files" and I added one more ".apk" to the name.

Exclareçendo
What did the friend is trying to report, and looking for solutions is as follows: I have the .apk Extracted ... Shaped Pasta ... and want to convert it in APK ... I open the folder and select the files and send pro Winrar, compact for RAR, and RAR to rename the .apk. However when trying to install, the packet error ... Not simply rename .rar to .apk
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[Q] CWM backup convert to TWRP

Is it possible to convert Cwm backups for use in TWRP or is it a simple case of drag and drop?
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scoffyburito said:
Is it possible to convert Cwm backups for use in TWRP or is it a simple case of drag and drop?
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Don't know it's possible currently but you can always restore the cwm backup using cwm, then flash twrp, and do a backup with twrp. Now it's converted. Quite a hassle but this is one way I know how.
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[email protected] said:
Don't know it's possible currently but you can always restore the cwm backup using cwm, then flash twrp, and do a backup with twrp. Now it's converted. Quite a hassle but this is one way I know how.
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Yeah I guess it's the only way
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scoffyburito said:
Yeah I guess it's the only way
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Found this http://www.droidviews.com/create-flashable-zip-cwmtwrp-backup/
It says:
Code:
Create Flashable Zip from CWM/TWRP Backup
The method for creating flashable Zip from CWM and TWRP backups are different as both the recoveries use different techniques to backup the device.
For CWM Backup
Transfer the CWM backup from Phone to PC.
Extract system.ext4.tar file with any of the archive apps like Winrar or 7zip, you will get the system folder of your device containing all the files.
Gather the boot.img from the CWM backup.
Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
That’s it, your flashable Zip is now ready and you can flash it using any custom recovery.
For TWRP Backup
Transfer the TWRP backup from Phone to PC.
You’ll see a file named system.ext4.win which is the System partition backup of your device. Rename it to system.ext4.tar (Changing its extension from .win to .tar)
Extract the system.ext4.tar using an archive software like Winrar or 7zip.
If your TWRP backup is not in compression mode, you will directly get the system folder, else you will get a file named system.ext4, which should be renamed again to system.ext4.tar and extract it to get the system folder.
Take the boot.emmc.win file and rename it to boot.img.
Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
Now you can use this Zip file to flash it on your Custom recovery.

[Q] help with some games apk ??

hi guys
i have a question here
i know it may be a noob question
sometimes when i download a game from any site the apk comes in the form of folders and files not single file (.apk file )
i want to know how to deal with that strange apk???
is there anyway to convert or compress the folders and file into one .apk file ???

43 views no answer ?!!!!!

try zipping it up and renaming the .zip to .apk

mktns said:
hi guys
i have a question here
i know it may be a noob question
sometimes when i download a game from any site the apk comes in the form of folders and files not single file (.apk file )
i want to know how to deal with that strange apk???
is there anyway to convert or compress the folders and file into one .apk file ???
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You mean except the apk file you have a folder and inside some files?
If that's the case than those files are game data that is usually modified to work with that apk..
So you install apk(game) and then copy the folder either to Android/data, to root of your internal sd card or in some other folder.The folder depends on the game developer and most of them put the game data folder to Android/data.
If you get the .apk+.obb files than you install apk and copy the obb files to your Android/obb folder..
You'll figure it out..
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no not the sd data
i mean i download apk file in the form of .zip file and when i extract it i found many files and folders not .apk file
thnx anyway for your answer but the soultion was simple
i had to rename the .zip to .apk and then install it as usual

mktns said:
no not the sd data
i mean i download apk file in the form of .zip file and when i extract it i found many files and folders not .apk file
thnx anyway for your answer but the soultion was simple
i had to rename the .zip to .apk and then install it as usual
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apk files are actually zips, you can open and change them with winrar, winzip or 7zip...
that's why renaming worked.

[TUT]How to Create flashable zip from nandroid backup

Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!

<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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how to delete the apps data ???? in the flasable zip..
i mean how to delete the singed gmailaccounts , whatsapp etc ???
PS- Thanks For The Thread

Saumitra Yadav said:
how to delete the apps data ???? in the flasable zip..
i mean how to delete the singed gmailaccounts , whatsapp etc ???
PS- Thanks For The Thread
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Delete app data then backup.
In manage applications in the settings, i think there is a clear data option.

Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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Parth_14 said:
Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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didnt know that! Thanks for the info. I was going to install it anyway

Excellent guide.
It's just like ghost image in Windows.
Excellent.
Tnx mate
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Parth_14 said:
Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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I thought it was only for Rom. Does it also make a flash zip of all apps and data?
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BANNED said:
I thought it was only for Rom. Does it also make a flash zip of all apps and data?
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No! Only rom as far as i know
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uuuhhh I kinda don't get the point of this, I mean whats wrong with the default way of restoring a cwm or TWRM backup??

Meh, using UNIX tools, but not providing a solution, shame on you
(Warning: not actually tested, since I'm not really interested, just a 1:1 translation from .bat to sh)
Code:
#!/bin/sh
for i in system data
do
mkdir "{$i}"
mv "{$i}.yaffs2.img" "{$i}/"
cd "{$i}"
unyaffs "{$i}.yaffs2.img"
cd ../
done
rm .android_secure.vfat.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.img
zip -0 -r update.zip *

S.D.Richards said:
Meh, using UNIX tools, but not providing a solution, shame on you
(Warning: not actually tested, since I'm not really interested, just a 1:1 translation from .bat to sh)
Code:
#!/bin/sh
for i in system data
do
mkdir "{$i}"
mv "{$i}.yaffs2.img" "{$i}/"
cd "{$i}"
unyaffs "{$i}.yaffs2.img"
cd ../
done
rm .android_secure.vfat.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.img
zip -0 -r update.zip *
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solution of what?

is this the method for using non-cwm reocovery to restore backup of cwm？

precardo said:
uuuhhh I kinda don't get the point of this, I mean whats wrong with the default way of restoring a cwm or TWRM backup??
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You can create flashable zip that will include ROM and app, then give that to you friend.
You can use it when you formating sdcard, after that you flash it back and you have all.
It's nice and more elegant way, for me, but if someone don't like it - it's simple - don't use it.
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<CyberAnarchy> said:
solution of what?
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REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
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My piece of code should run on Linux, BSD, OSX, ...

Now you can do this directly from the recovery using PhilZ touch recovery

andromaniac123 said:
Now you can do this directly from the recovery using PhilZ touch recovery
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Really? That's interesting and even more useful.
Where from could we download that recovery?
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funky0308 said:
Really? That's interesting and even more useful.
Where from could we download that recovery?
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Check Nihar.G's thread in original development section

<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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META-INF is missing .. without meta inf how is the recovery going to install the stuff onto the phone ??

mimi_atmam said:
META-INF is missing .. without meta inf how is the recovery going to install the stuff onto the phone ??
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use the meta inf of original rom.

help in making flashable zip for ext4 nandroid backup
<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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bro my nanadroid backup has ext4 extension rather than yaff2 how should i make flashable zip from that???this method doesn't work on ext4 help plz

Find Files Used by Installed App

Hey, I am currently using an app that has built in backgrounds to make quote cards and memes and such. I want to know how to find the actual background files so I can modify them. How can I find these files? Any help is appreciated!!!

usimg the es file explorer rename the app as appname.zip and extract the app normally. now search for images in it. edit them. and aelect all folders or files in the extracted folder and compress them and rename the zip as appname.apk ans inatall
its done
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Thank you! I'll give it a shot and see how it goes!
So am I just renaming the app.apk file as app.zip then? Then download, extract file, search images, etc. right?
Obviously if the app updates I'm guessing my changes will be overwritten each time?

may be well i donot update my apps.
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