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This How.com.vn teaches you how to share a Zip file that’s on your Android phone or tablet.
Steps
Open your Android’s file manager. The name varies by phone or tablet, but is usually called File Manager, My Files, or Files. You’ll find it in the app drawer.
Browse to the folder that contains the Zip file. The file you’re looking for ends with “.zip.”
Tap and hold the file name. Several icons or options will appear.
Tapor Share. If you don’t see this option, you may have to tap ⁝ first.
Select a sharing method. The options will vary depending on the apps on your phone or tablet.- To email the file, tap the app you use for email.
- To attach the file to a text message, select your messaging application.
- To send it to a cloud drive, tap the icon for that drive (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox).
Use the selected app to send the Zip file. The steps will vary depending on the app you selected.- If you selected a messaging or email app, enter the recipient, type a message and subject if desired, then tap the send button.
- If sending to a cloud drive, you may have to select a folder for the file.
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1. Open the file manager.
2. Browse to the folder with the Zip.
3. Tap and hold the file.
4. Tap the sharing icon.
5. Select a sharing method.
6. Use the selected app to send the file.
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