ZArchiver opens to a folder list rather than a start screen full of shortcuts. The path at the top tells you exactly where you are on the phone, so it is easier to unpack a downloaded archive into the right directory. The developer ZDevs says the app does not require internet access for this work.
To make an archive, select files in the folder and choose the compress action. ZArchiver can create 7z, ZIP, TAR and GZIP archives, among other formats. The format matters if you intend to share the result: the recipient’s device must be able to open it. The creation dialog also lets you choose a name and destination.
Tap an archive to inspect its contents or extract it. Reading a file list before extracting helps avoid scattering dozens of files across the Downloads folder. The app opens RAR and 7z files as well as ZIP, and you can choose where the extracted files should go.
Password protected archives prompt for the password when their contents are accessed. If an archive is split into numbered parts, keep all parts in the same folder before extraction. A missing part is a common reason that an otherwise valid download fails to unpack.
Android storage permissions impose their own limits. On recent Android versions, access to folders such as Android/data and Android/obb may be restricted by the operating system, even when the archive itself is intact. ZDevs documents the permissions and Android version differences in its user guide.
