Can i get .apk from .exe file ?

[Androidyah]

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 ?

Thanks in advance ...!

 

[EarlyMon]

That can't be done, but there are some great dictionary apps, as well as Wikipedia and other references, in the Play Store, free.

 

[hstroph]

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?

 

[Androidyah]

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.

 

[Androidyah]

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 ?

And lastly, thanks for ur help ..,

 

[hstroph]

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.

 

[Androidyah]

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..

Hstroph, many thanks 4 ur help..

 

[hstroph]

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.

 

[hstroph]

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[Androidyah]

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 .,

 

[hstroph]

I'll check them one by one till i find a perfect one .
thanks 4 ur help and may God bless you .,

Even regarding dictionaries, always remember that nothing is perfect excepting Allah. :smokingsomb:

 

[Androidyah]

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..

 

[vosg]

Have you tried Google Translate? It's really good.

 

[mikedt]

Have you tried Google Translate? It's really good.

That's probably about the best phrasebook and language dictionary of all.

 

[Androidyah]

Have you tried Google Translate? It's really good.

Ya, it's my best dictionary but the worst thing about it that it needs intrnet connection!
Thanks 4 this advice

 

[draks]

i created a keygen that has an extention .exe with microsoft visual studio.

is there a way to make it run on android?

 

[mikedt]

i created a keygen that has an extention .exe with microsoft visual studio.

is there a way to make it run on android?

Basically no. AFAIK Visual Studio can only build stuff that runs on an x86 PC, specifically Windows. Android does not run Windows EXEs. You'd probably have to take your code and make it work in the Eclipse IDE. If you've used Visual Basic or whatever, you're going to have to convert it to Java.