Hi,
When I use the default AFTV stick Downloader app, all apk files I download are saved as zip files which can't be opened by the app. When I download the same file with Es Explorer, the files are stored as apk.
Any idea how to tell the downloader app to store files with their original extension rather than zip?
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tnbt23 said:
Hi,
When I use the default AFTV stick Downloader app, all apk files I download are saved as zip files which can't be opened by the app. When I download the same file with Es Explorer, the files are stored as apk.
Any idea how to tell the downloader app to store files with their original extension rather than zip?
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Answering my own question. It seems there is an issue when you want to use this app to install apk files:
http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/downloader
Here it says:
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The current 1.1.3 version of my*Downloader*app in the Amazon appstore is not compatible with the new*Amazon Fire TV 3. When you try to install an APK file within Downloader, the APK does not install and a message saying “No app found to handle this file” appears.
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The blog also says that an updated version of the app is supposed to fix this issue, but apparently it's still not properly working with version 1.1.7 I'm using.
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tnbt23 said:
Answering my own question. It seems there is an issue when you want to use this app to install apk files:
http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/downloader
Here it says:
"""
The current 1.1.3 version of my*Downloader*app in the Amazon appstore is not compatible with the new*Amazon Fire TV 3. When you try to install an APK file within Downloader, the APK does not install and a message saying “No app found to handle this file” appears.
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The blog also says that an updated version of the app is supposed to fix this issue, but apparently it's still not properly working with version 1.1.7 I'm using.
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Those previous issues have nothing to do with APK files being downloaded as ZIP files. The reason why some APK files don't get saved as APKs is because the server that the files are hosted on is incorrectly reporting the file type.
Enter the URL of the file you're downloading into this page: http://www.webconfs.com/http-header-check.php
That page shows what the server hosting the file is declaring about the file. The "Content-Type" header field is supposed to be "application/vnd.android.package-archive" for APK files. If it is not, then my app ends up saving the file as whatever the server tells it the file is. In your case, the server is telling the app that it is a ZIP file. Technically, the app is not doing anything wrong because it's trusting that the server is configured correctly, but I need to change it so that I don't always trust the server. I'll hopefully address this in the next version of the app.
Your best options until I fix this is to either host the file on a correctly configured server, or use another app, like ES File Explorer to either download the file or rename the file to .apk.
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I bought a license for TitaniumBackup Pro and they emailed me a zip file containing the license. I'm now using a GN and I can't download the zip file because its a potentially dangerous file type.
Without access to a PC, how do I get thiis license?
What email are you using? Email app, gmail app.. webmail?
My CM7 gmail won't let me download attached zip files so i use the Browser, Mobile Gmail page instead.
Gmail and built-in email app.
Will try the browaer method!
Look on the market for an app called Save My Attach. It should let you save any attachment regardless of file type. There's also another app i use called Attach My Files or it may just be called Attachments. That app lets me attach anything i want in Gmail. Make sure the TB license TXT file is in the root of your sdcard when you run TB for the first time so it applies the license. Good luck.
Save my Attach. Great tip, thanks!
Well save my attach would be great if it worked. I just sent myself a zip file and got the same error LOL. I think i like the 2.3.x version better.
If I download a PDF file from the browser, it gets stored in the Download folder and I can open it with the downloads app. However if I copy a PDF file from my laptop directly to the Download folder (using MTP) the app does not see it. For music, copying to the Music folder works fine. What is the recommended method for copying files like this so they are accessible on the phone?
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scrambler2 said:
If I download a PDF file from the browser, it gets stored in the Download folder and I can open it with the downloads app. However if I copy a PDF file from my laptop directly to the Download folder (using MTP) the app does not see it. For music, copying to the Music folder works fine. What is the recommended method for copying files like this so they are accessible on the phone?
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Have you tried using an explorer program like Astro to see if it's actually been copied to the device?
I can see and open the file with a file explorer (ES in my case) but my point is that surely it should not be necessary to use third party apps to view a PDF file? I found a thread on android central (I'd link to it but I'm too new to be trusted) that said the downloads app is an app for opening downloaded files only, i.e. presumably based on the browser history, and is not an interface to the Download folder.
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That is correct. If you want to find a file in a particular folder including downloads, you'll either use to pdf app to browse for it or a file explorer to do the same. Downloads only gives you info of stuff you have downloaded through the phone.
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I've received a couple of emails from a friend that has a .zip file attached. However, when viewing the email, the .zip file has "info" next to it......when I tap that, it says "Unfortunately, you can't save or open this type of attachment." I've have AndroZip app installed.....so what else do I need to do to be able to download this file type? Other files, such as pdf's and doc's give me the option to save, preview, view.
From the Play Store download
Download all files app by MDJ Software.
Already have that installed.
ycats said:
Already have that installed.
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Dang, I have always used that app for that but you're right, I just tried it and got the same thing as you.
I bet gmail does that because it thinks all zip files are malicious.
There are a few different apps on the market (Play Store) for doing this but I can't find one that has been updated to work with ICS.
Google really needs to build this into the Gmail.apk
Boat Browser or any Browser that you can change your UA to desktop, then go to gmail.com
*cough* stock email app *cough*
jbadboy2007 said:
*cough* stock email app *cough*
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I had the same problem.
Agreed
I forwarded to my stock email downloaded zip from there.
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ycats said:
I've received a couple of emails from a friend that has a .zip file attached. However, when viewing the email, the .zip file has "info" next to it......when I tap that, it says "Unfortunately, you can't save or open this type of attachment." I've have AndroZip app installed.....so what else do I need to do to be able to download this file type? Other files, such as pdf's and doc's give me the option to save, preview, view.
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What I recently discovered is, that if you forward your mail with the .zip attachement to yourself, or anybody else, the download button appears ...
Really stupid way, but that could be a solution for you? :good:
i cant download zip file from my gmail
I download an .apk file and I cannot install it. It happened to different .apk files and not just any specific one. If I download the .apk file to my computer and then transfer it to the note 2 than it can install it without any problem. I have to note 2 set to be able to install non-market apps.
Then when I looked in the "Download" file, I also do not see my downloaded file. Where is the downloaded file stored in the Note 2 ?
Thanks.
It should be in 'download' like you said. You might want to check your sd card if you have one.
You can set where your downloads folder with the app called "My Files > Settings". I was able to change downloads to go to /storage/extSdCard/Downloads.
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I am trying to open / save a mpeg 4 video file that I converted from an avi file that I compressed into a zip file. I email the file to myself through gmail. When I click on the file I get a message that says I can't open or save this file. The same file can be opened on my desktop. I have the same issue on my phone which is also an android. I am running kitkat on the Nexus & Jellybean on my phone. Maybe I'm missing something or do I need a specific app to open the file ?
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I am trying to open / save a mpeg 4 video file that I converted from an avi file that I compressed into a zip file. I email the file to myself through gmail. When I click on the file I get a message that says I can't open or save this file. The same file can be opened on my desktop. I have the same issue on my phone which is also an android. I am running kitkat on the Nexus & Jellybean on my phone. Maybe I'm missing something or do I need a specific app to open the file ?
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Last I recall avi files dont compress much from a zip.
Plus you would have to deal with the zip file, lets say 300mb, then extract it, to another 300mb or so.
I think you would be better off just sending the avi file as is.
All you need to do is connect your nexus as a media device through the storage settings. (Make sure USB debugging is turned off in developer options). And then drag the uncompressed version over to your nexus from your computer. No need to email it if you have a computer. Make a folder called movies (don't have to just easier). And then download mxplayer from the play store of you haven't already.
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topjimmy17866 said:
I am trying to open / save a mpeg 4 video file that I converted from an avi file that I compressed into a zip file. I email the file to myself through gmail. When I click on the file I get a message that says I can't open or save this file. The same file can be opened on my desktop. I have the same issue on my phone which is also an android. I am running kitkat on the Nexus & Jellybean on my phone. Maybe I'm missing something or do I need a specific app to open the file ?
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Google is forbid us to save potential harmful attachment, including zip files.
So, If you insist using email, you need to open web browser and go to gmail website, login, and download the attached file.
Your file will be downloaded as downloadfile.bin.. You need to rename using file explorer to donwloadfile.zip, and then open & extract that file.
I'm using kitkat, and this method works for me.