Are you having trouble opening password-protected ZIP and RAR files on your Android device? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll show you different methods to open ZIP and RAR files with passwords on your Android device. We’ll also provide a bonus tip on how to unlock a locked Excel file without using any software.
Method 1: Using RAR
RAR is a popular file archiving and compression tool that supports password protection. Here’s how to use RAR to open a password-protected ZIP or RAR file on your Android device:
- Download and install the RAR app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the RAR app and navigate to the location of the password-protected ZIP or RAR file.
- Select the file and tap on “Extract to”.
- You’ll be prompted to enter the password. Enter the correct password and tap “OK”.
- The file will be extracted to the same location with the same filename as the original file.
Method 2: Using 7Zipper
7Zipper is an all-in-one zip and unzip tool that supports password-protected files. Here’s how to use 7Zipper to open a password-protected ZIP or RAR file:
- Download and install 7Zipper from the Google Play Store.
- Launch the app and navigate to the location of the password-protected ZIP or RAR file.
- Select the file and tap on “Extract”.
- You’ll be prompted to enter the password. Enter the correct password and tap “OK”.
- The file will be extracted to the same location with the same filename as the original file.
Method 3: Using Unzipper
If you prefer a simpler app, you can use Unzipper to open password-protected ZIP files. Here’s how:
- Download and install Unzipper from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and navigate to the location of the password-protected ZIP file.
- Select the file and tap “Extract”.
- You’ll be prompted to enter the password. Enter the correct password and tap “OK”.
- The file will be extracted to the same location with the same filename as the original file.
Unlocking a Locked Excel File
If you have an Excel file that is locked and you don’t have the password, fret not. Here’s a simple trick to unlock the file without using any software:
- Open the locked Excel file and make a copy of the file.
- Change the file extension of the copied file from .xlsx to .zip.
- Extract the files from the zipped file using any zip archiver tool.
- Open the “xl” folder and then “worksheets” folder.
- Open the sheet that is locked using any text editor or notepad.
- Search for the “sheetProtection” tag and delete the entire tag.
- Save the file and close the text editor or notepad.
- Zip the folder back to .xlsx file by compressing the extracted files and folders from the extracted folder.
- Change the file extension back to .xlsx and open the file in Excel.
FAQs
1. What should I do if I forget the password for a ZIP or RAR file?
If you forget the password for a ZIP or RAR file, there is no way to recover the password. You’ll have to use a password cracking tool to brute-force attack the password. However, this is a time-consuming process and there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to recover the password.
2. Can I use these methods to open password-protected files on my laptop or desktop computer?
Yes, you can use these methods to open password-protected files on your laptop or desktop computer, provided that you have the necessary software installed.
Video Tutorial: How to Open Password-Protected Files on Android
Check out this video tutorial on how to open password-protected files on your Android device:
