I'm not sure why, I could never download zips or large files to this phone. My last phone, The HTC Hero, was able to do this with no problem. Any ideas ?
using opera mobile I can download any zips. although if you are in a place with crappy 3g it might fail and you would have to do it again. when I can I download mine over wifi
install androzip and then try
You need a app associated with the file type to download. There is a app called download all files or something that will associate with all file types in order to download.
Download astro file manager from the market. open astro, hit the file manager button then the menu button and click on Preferences then scroll down to enable browser download, just click enable and youre good to go
Thank you the Astro fix seems to work.
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Sometimes, when I download a zip file of an apk, my mac unzips it into a folder with all the internal files, not as one apk file.
This almost always happens when I download from mediafire. Sometimes from other sites as well.
Any way to get around this without running windows? Or to quickly repackage the folder into an apk?
It seems to do the same thing on my evo when I transfer the zip from my mac.
If I could open mediafire and other such sharing sites on my evo, I would, but they don't run correctly in my browser.
I appreciate the help.
elr0y said:
Sometimes, when I download a zip file of an apk, my mac unzips it into a folder with all the internal files, not as one apk file.
This almost always happens when I download from mediafire. Sometimes from other sites as well.
Any way to get around this without running windows? Or to quickly repackage the folder into an apk?
It seems to do the same thing on my evo when I transfer the zip from my mac.
If I could open mediafire and other such sharing sites on my evo, I would, but they don't run correctly in my browser.
I appreciate the help.
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Those site should work fine in your browser, may want to check into that. Anyways, don't open the file after you download. Just rename to a .apk file and you'll be good to go. Macs can screw up zip files like apks and update.zips, so definitely don't open it. Renaming always works for me. Then you can load it on your phone.
If your using Safari it will all ways do that unless you change your settings in preferences in Safari so it wont automatically open files. It is set by default to open any folder when you download hope that helps I have a Mac too
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try all of that going forward.
I am trying to use the default browser with Astro file manager to upload files to a website. However when I select the file a / is appended to the file name which I believe is causing the file to not upload. The same happens with an alternative file manager.
Anyone managed to upload non-image files to a website using the default browser?
I guess I will have to stick with using opera to upload files for a bit longer.
Sorry for my answer, it's maybe three way you do it, but you have to long press the file in the astro file dialog.
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xodeus said:
Sorry for my answer, it's maybe three way you do it, but you have to long press the file in the astro file dialog.
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Thanks for replying. I just tried doing this, but still get the same result. After I submit, the page just refreshes as if I didn't select a file at all. In the file location box I get the correct path, but with a / on the end of the file name. I believe this is the error as it would cause the browser to think that the file I picked is actually a directory.
All of a sudden when I try to download files through 4shared they wont work because they are .bin files. Is bthere a way to make them work or what. It seems like they are all changing. It sucks.
Sounds like you have an app on your phone that' s conflicting.
What file manager are you using? What what are you downloading m
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Sounds like you have an app on your phone that' s conflicting.
What file manager are you using? What what are you downloading?
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Astro. Some files will download fine, then some say they wont work with the phone. I dont get it. One file I was trying to download was root explorer. All of the links are .bin files. I didnt think it would be anything on the phone. Sometimes I will look for something, it will give me several download options and versions. some work some dont.
Figured out one thing. If I download the .apk file from 4shared on my laptop and transfer to my phone then install through Astro it works. If I try download through 4shared site on phone that is when some not all files say they are .bin . Whats that all bout?
I think if you go to settings in astro and hit download unsupported content or something like that they will work hope I helped
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Thats not the problem. Astro works fine. Its when I select a download from the actual 4shared website through the phone some files say its not supported on this phone. But if I download the exact same file through my laptop and then install through astro the file installs as an apk. and works fine. I just want to know if anyone else is seeing this or what. Its just puzzling.
Hey all you have to do is when the .bin appears to save and name the file just type whatever.apk. so if your downloading let's say NFL.apk in it appears as .bin just type NFL.apk and download and save. Then goto astro and install.
Thanks to all. I will give it a shot.
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Hey all you have to do is when the .bin appears to save and name the file just type whatever.apk. so if your downloading let's say NFL.apk in it appears as .bin just type NFL.apk and download and save. Then goto astro and install.
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Confirmed this is the correct way to do this. I was having this same issue when I was trying to reinstall Swype.
Nice, thanks for the tip. I too was having that problem, I dont use astro, just OI and root explorer. Renaming the .bin. to xxx.apk installs the app.
I think its been happening to everyone
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I have a Samsung Epic 4G Touch and im having minor issues. Why is it when I try to download a zip files it says unsuccessful? Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to enable something or download an app? Everytime I see something on XDA that I wantt download, I just simply cant.
It's the stock browser blocking the download. Try Opera or Dolphin HD.
I tried Dolphin and it downloads the zip file, but it gives me a warning message that no application has been found to open this file. I also tried an Opera and the same thing. Do I need a specific app in order to open them?
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I tried Dolphin and it downloads the zip file, but it gives me a warning message that no application has been found to open this file. I also tried an Opera and the same thing. Do I need a specific app in order to open them?
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Androzip to open zip files
Also try to download astro file manager and go to preferences for that app then check the box to enable browser downloads.
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Thank you, it worked.
How to install file manager from sdcard using the internet browser.
Just in case your rom doesn't have a built in file manager, here's how to install a file manager without having to download it from the play store.
1. Put a file manager apk in the main directory your sdcard. You may want to rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/fm.apk". Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
Please click thanks if this helped you.
This is amazing, I wish I could thank you but I can't cuz I'm a noob
you're welcome
Thanks so much for sharing this!
I was Googling for a method to install titanium backup on my tablet BEFORE setting up my Google accounts but I did not have a file manager preinstalled on the rom I was using. My search for a method to use the terminal led me to find this thread as I was also searching for a free file manager API I could install.
Problem solved! (And syntax of that command is now committed to Memory)
Great thread - for any android power user...
thank you so so so much.
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How to install file manager from sdcard using the internet browser.
Just in case your rom doesn't have a built in file manager, here's how to install a file manager without having to download it from the play store.
1. Put a file manager apk in the main directory your sdcard. You may want to rename it to something very short for easy typing. In this example, I will use "fm.apk".
2. Boot your device. Goto Security Settings and check "Unknown Sources".
3. Open your internet browser. In the address bar type "file:///sdcard/fm.apk". Press "Go".
That's it! Installation started!
Please click thanks if this helped you.
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thank a lot.