One of the main features of Android devices is the ability to install apps and data from different sources, different formats such as APKs, APKs, ZIPs and XAPKs. In this article, we will take a detailed look at popular formats and how to install them on your Android device.
What is an APK ?
The APK (Android Package) format is an archive file format used by the Android system to install applications. Each APK file contains all the necessary components of an application: code, resources, manifest, libraries, and other files. Thanks to this structure, transferring and installing applications on Android devices is fast and hassle-free.
APKs ?
APKS format is used for installation files that contain packages for four architectures: ARM, Aarch64, i386 and x86-64. APKS is a compressed ZIP archive containing a set of APK files divided based on the characteristics of the mobile device: its architecture, screen resolution, language, and so on. It is also installed via SAI (Split APKs Installer) or Lucky Patcher
ZIP files ?
ZIP is a common file archiving format used to compress and store large amounts of data. In most cases, ZIP files contain Cache, firmware or packaged apk files for different devices, processors + cache, that is, you do not need to look for an application for 32x or Arm64, then separately download Cache.
What is XAPK?
XAPK format is an extended version of APK, which combines APK files and additional data necessary for applications to work. XAPK files are especially useful for large games and apps with a large amount of data required to function. To install Xapk use XAPK Installer or SAI (Split APKs Installer)
