Category: Android Arena

Rar file archives are now widely used to send across multiple documents in a single file. Though, zip archives also do the same thing. RAR archives can save more space by higher compression levels, ability to split big files into multiple ones and so on. Android OS by default, doesn’t support extraction of RAR files, and hence we need to use other app. Here’s an easy tutorial on How to extract Rar files on Android.

Tutorial to Open Rar archives on Android | Unrar Rar files on Android Phones & Tablets –

• We need to install RAR app developed by RARlab – the official owners of Rar compression algorithm. We can use other apps but since the app is official, plus is free, we will go with the official one.
  Click here to Download RAR app from Google Play Store
• After the app is installed, launch the app. Then it may ask you a one time permission to access files depending on your Android version. Tap on “Allow” as shown in the below image –

  

   

• Now, navigate to the downloaded / stored RAR file location which you want to Extract or Open.
• Here, we have two options – Either to extract all files of the Rar archive or to extract specific components. Thus, we will cover both the parts .
  • To extract all files – Select the Rar file by marking the arrow next to Rar files and click on the “upward arrow” extraction icon as shown in the below image –

    

    Next you will be redirected to extraction options screen.

  • To Extract only selected or Particular file of the Rar Archive –  First of all tap on the file name of Rar archive. Then it will show all files present inside the Rar Archive as shown below

    

    Now, here select all the files you want to extract and tap on the “Upward Arrow” / extract button. You will be directed to extraction options screen.

• In the extraction options screen as shown below, Select the destination path or location where you want to extract files. Then Tap on “OK” button .

  

  That’s it! . You have now successfully extracted and unlock password protected Rar Archives on Android. If the Rar file has password it will prompt you to enter at screen during extraction. Incase, if you face any problems or have any queries feel free to comment!.

• We have tested the app on Android KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat and even Oreo. The app works perfectly fine, and with speed. Incase, if you find any other good RAR extractor we will like to know about it.

Zip files are a great way to send across multiple files easily and via mail and other media. But, with the recent advent of Data Sniffers and security threats coming up, sometimes zip files are encrypted with a Password so that only the intended recipient can access and open the file. The bad thing is that Android natively doesn’t support extraction but it can be easily enabled by an app. So, in this tutorial we will cover How to unlock Password Protected zip files for extraction on Android so that you can open the files inside them.

Tutorial – How to Open & Extract password protected Zip files on Android

• Considering, that you have already downloaded the zip file, we will start with the first step of installing Xplore. Xplore is a file manager app for Android (5 Mb in size) which can easily extract any password protected zip file. Thus, essentially a two in one app.
  Click here to Download & Install Xplore app from Google Play Store.
• Now, depending on your Android version it may ask you permission to access your Storage, here tap on “Allow” as shown in the image below –

  

  Now, navigate to the directory where you have stored your zip file. Generally it will be the “Download” directory in the “Internal Storage”

• Once you have located your downloaded zip file, simply double tap on the filename as shown below –

  

   

• Now, it will prompt you a text field to enter the zip file password as shown in the next screenshot. Here, enter your Zip file password and tap on the OK button highlighted below –

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  Now, after entering the password. Your Zip file will be easily unlocked!. Thus, you can now copy, move, open, edit , unlock the contents of the password protected zip files as shown in the following image –

  

  That’s it you have now successfully unlocked an encrypted zip file on your Android device. This method works on all Android versions right from Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat and even Oreo too.

One of the best features of Android Nougat and Oreo is that they support Apps to be split into two screens thus enabling you to use two apps simultaneously. However, not all apps support Split-screen mode by default, here’s a simple tutorial which will let you use Apps into Split Screen mode if the app doesn’t support Split Screen.

Tutorial to Use any App into Split-Screen Mode even if the App doesn’t support it –

• For our tutorial, we will be using “Instagram” app which doesn’t support Split Screen and the Chrome browser.
• Now, as we aren’t changing any Developer options or are neither rooting the phone. We will need to “Clone” the non-split screen app into “Parallel Space” app.

Step 1 –  Clone the Non-Split supported app into Parallel Space –

• First, we need to install Parallel Space app which lets you use 2 instances of any app on the same phone.
  Click here to Download Parallel Space app for Android from Google Play Store
• Once you have downloaded the Parallel Space, it will ask you to Clone app, here select the “non-split supported app”, in our case we selected “Instagram” as shown in the image below –

  

  That’s it, now you can add more apps which you may want to use in Split screen and which doesn’t support if required.

Step 2 – Using the Split Screen –

• Now first launch , the app which supports split screen . In our example it will be “Chrome” . Once you launch the app. Now, long press the “Intents” or “the recent apps” button as its know.
• The Chrome will now collapse into a half-screen as shown in the following image –

  

   

• Now, launch the Parallel Space app , from the launcher or menu visible below. It will load itself into the lower half as shown below

  

  Now, in the bottom Parallel Space menu, tap on the app you want to launch in split screen which wasn’t supported earlier. i.e “Instagram” in our case –

  

   

• Wow! , earlier non-supported split screen app. Will now load and work flawlessly with Split Screen mode too as we can confirm from the image below –

  

  Thus, you can now use any app or play any game in Split screen such as Clash of Clans, Pokemon Go even if they don’t support it by default.

• Incase, if you face any issues or have some queries feel free to let us know in the comment section.

Youtube is one of the most-used web services and is the single-largest video consumption platform across the World. One of the only bad things about Youtube are its inappropriate ads, sometimes they are totally irrelevant or sometimes they ruin your Video or Music experience. Here we share you 3 Simple Methods which will block all youtube ads on Android, be it Youtube app or Website in Chrome.

Top 3 Ways to Block Youtube Ads in Android (Remove Skippable as well as non-skippable ads)

Method # 1 – Use an Adblock enabled Browser

This is one of the most favourite and simple methods to block ads in Youtube. Incase, if you are not loyal to the Youtube app, you can simply install an adblock enabled browser and browse the Youtube mobile site through it.

This will help you not only save your data, but it will automatically Block Youtube ads.

This Method is the most simple to use, and can be easily used by anyone.

To know more about the Browsers which have Adblock Support and can block Youtube ads. Look at our Best Adblock Browsers for Android Article here .

Method # 2 – Use an External Ad-Blocking App 

This method is more suitable for more advanced users, or users who like viewing Youtube videos inside the Youtube App.

The Process is fairly simple, but gives more control over all the ads in all the apps in your Phone. Thus, allowing you to block all ads inside all apps in your Phone.

It consists, of installing DNS 66 – A DNS Based Adblocker, Configuring it. And starting it before your Youtube session.

A Detailed tutorial for the full procedure to Block All Ads in Youtube App for Android is present here.

Method # 3 – Using External Modified APK’s

This is the most riskiest of the methods, as this involves installing external Youtube Modded APKs which may hamper your device.

Since, the app apk can malicious we won’t recommend you to try this method. However, if you are still curious to try it. You can refer this XDA Thread or install third-party Youtube apks such as OG Youtube.

That’s it! We have covered all the 3 methods to block Youtube ads in your Phone, incase if you encounter any issues or have another cool method, we will like to hear you 🙂

In-app & Pop-up ads are a necessary evil, as they sponsor the free price of any app. But, sometimes the app ads are very much overdone and the pop-up ads are followed by vibration ads, and then sticky ads and the ads never seem to end. Also, the extra data consumed by the ads and malware advertised put our phone’s security at high risk. So, in order to avoid all this We bring you How to Block Popup and Inapp ads in all Apps on Android so that you can enjoy your favorite games and apps without ads.

How to Block and Stop Pop Up & In App Ads on All apps in Android Phone (No Root Required)  –

Pre-Requisites – 

• An Android phone which allows “Installation from Unknown Sources” . To enable it navigate to “Settings – > Security – > Installation from unknown Sources”  and toggle it “ON” as shown in the Screenshot below –

  

   

• Now, We will need to install an Adblocker app – We will use “DNS 66″ for this purpose because its Free, based on DNS and hence doesn’t consume more battery either. Unlike Other VPN based adblockers such as AdGuard which consume a lot of battery .
  Click here to Download DNS 66 .Apk file for installing the DNS 66 App.

Tutorial to Set-Up DNS 66 App in Android (One-time Procedure) –

• Considering, that you have installed the DNS 66 App from the link given above. Launch the DNS 66 App. It will show you a screen as shown below –

  

  Now “Toggle On” watch Connection and “Toggle Off” iPv6 support section from the above screen. And Navigate to the “Hosts” Tab as shown below –

• In the “Hosts” tab – “Turn On” Filter Hosts and “hp Hosts Ad & Tracking Servers” as shown in the following image .

  

  Once you turn on hp Hosts ad servers , it will show a shield as opposed to blank shield. The enabled shield is shown below –

  

  Now again navigate to “Start” tab and click on the “Start” button as shown in the below image –

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  It may ask you for permission to start AdBlocking. Do not worry this is just a dummy VPN connection and your Speed won’t be compromised at all. infact, it will be faster since the Ad servers DNS won’t be resolved. (Its only a one-time process)

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• That’s it ! Your DNS 66 App Setup is Complete ! .
• From , next time Simply Start or Stop your Pop-up & In-apps Adblocker from the “Green Start or Stop” button on start screen. No need of repeating full procedure again 🙂

  

Blocked Ads in all Apps on Android –

• Once you’re VPN is up and running , You can now Open any app, and browse anything . No Ads will be shown anywhere ever!.

  

   

  Enjoy the Ad-free experience across all apps on your Android.

• Incase if you face missing Hosts file error, please refresh the app by clicking on the reload icon as shown –

  

  Feel free to Comment any issues or Queries if the Ads aren’t blocked in the comment section below .