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How to run an exec file in Android?

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  • Started 5 months ago by cyber
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cyber
cyber
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I read here http://www.howtogeek.com/12048.....r-nexus-s/ "Run the .exe file after downloading it to install it." but you can't run .exe files on Android since they are binary so how can I do?

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GuiltySpark
GuiltySpark
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Hi cyber ,

Welcome to HTG ,

Are you running a Nexus ?

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cyber
cyber
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Yes, Nexus 7

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whs
whs
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I have never done this (but have to do it soon). But regarding the .exe file I think that pertains to the PC, not the N7.

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digitalagent
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It wants you to run the exe file from your pc, not on the actual android device.

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jhwalker
jhwalker
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Um, Android's executable file type is APK, not EXE. Windows uses EXE. To download APK apps, head yourself over to Google Play, unless you are out of touch with the technology world and only ahve Android Eclair or something so go to the Market

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