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Hello there,
I've a dictionary ( .exe file ) and I wanna convert it to .apk to use it in my Android device, is that possible or not ?
Or is there any way to use my dictionary in my phone ?
An .apk is a simple zip file, containing app elements in a directory structure that an app (and the phone) expect. "unzip -l some.apk" (that's -ell) will show the some.apk contents. Pay particular attention to [Android]Manifest.xml.
If your .exe file is self-extracting, nothing prevents you from extracting the contents and then "zip"ing those contents to a .apk file, but unless that .apk contains the all the necessary elements and data in a recognizable directory structure that is usable by your particular Android device, what good will it do you?
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That can't be done, but there are some great dictionary apps, as well as Wikipedia and other references, in the Play Store, free.
I looked to those apps but alas i didn't find a perfect dictionary ( from my native lang. to english)
So, for that reason i wanna convert this .exe file to .apk ...
finally, thanks for help.
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An .apk is a simple zip file, containing app elements in a directory structure that an app (and the phone) expect. "unzip -l some.apk" (that's -ell) will show the some.apk contents. Pay particular attention to [Android]Manifest.xml.
If your .exe file is self-extracting, nothing prevents you from extracting the contents and then "zip"ing those contents to a .apk file, but unless that .apk contains the all the necessary elements and data in a recognizable directory structure that is usable by your particular Android device, what good will it do you?
What do you mean by ( if your .exe file is self-ectracting) ?
Look..the .exe file is the official dictionary came with a dictionary book .. I have it in my lap top .., so, what should i do to convert it .?
I know how to zip file , but how can i make it in .apk file ?
I looked to those apps but alas i didn't find a perfect dictionary ( from my native lang. to english) ...
It would be easier to help you if you told us what is your native language. You are not going to be able to convert your M$ executable dictionary file to a useful .apk for your phone, and that's all there is to it.
If we knew your native language then we (perhaps) could help you find a "perfect" dictionary for your Android device.
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It would be easier to help you if you told us what is your native language. You are not going to be able to convert your M$ executable dictionary file to a useful .apk for your phone, and that's all there is to it.
If we knew your native language then we (perhaps) could help you find a "perfect" dictionary for your Android device.
Ok, Arabic is my native language ..
And i want a perfect Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionary ..
Many dictionaries have a very limited words..
I'm certainly in no position to determine which of arabic-english dictionary best (albeit imperfectly) meets your needs, but it appears that there are at least several to investigate. Perhaps you've already done so.
Last edited by hstroph; January 23rd, 2013 at 05:49 PM.
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I'm certainly in no position to determine which of arabic-english dictionary best (albeit imperfectly) meets your needs, but it appears that there are at least several to investigate.
I'll check them one by one till i find a perfect one .
thanks 4 ur help and may God bless you .,
Ya, that's the truth .
Allah reward you, hstroph ..
By the way, i found nice dictionary and it has "some how" the most fetures that i want ..
So, can't thank you enough..
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Have you tried Google Translate? It's really good.
That's probably about the best phrasebook and language dictionary of all.
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Can i get .apk from .exe file ?
Re: Can i get .apk from .exe file ?
Perhaps you've already done so.
