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This wikiHow teaches you how to share a Zip file that’s on your Android phone or tablet.
Steps
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1Open 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.
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2Browse to the folder that contains the Zip file. The file you’re looking for ends with “.zip.”
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3Tap and hold the file name. Several icons or options will appear.
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5Select 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).
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6Use 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.
