Tips to open ARSC file
Can't open the ARSC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARSC files as well as a list of programs that support ARSC files.
ARSC file extension
| File Name |
Google Android Resource Format |
| File Developer |
Google |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The ARSC file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARSC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARSC file on each system platform.
What is ARSC file?
The file with the extension ARSC is the Developer Files file type. The creator of this file is Google. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. Google Android Resource Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Google Android SDK application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Google Inc.. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the ARSC file. The Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Google Android SDK Tools, Google Android programs will also handle the file when the Google Android SDK program does not fulfill its role.
How to open ARSC file?
The most common problem when using Google Android Resource Format is that a specific ARSC is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ARSC files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARSC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Google Android SDK
In this case, you should first verify that the Google Android SDK application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Google Android SDK into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file ARSC.
Programs to open ARSC file
Remember to download programs supporting ARSC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Google Android SDK with ARSC files
If, despite the installed application, the ARSC file does not start in the Google Android SDK application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ARSC file with the Google Android SDK application.
Step 3. Update Google Android SDK to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Google Android SDK program with the Google Android Resource Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Google Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARSC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ARSC file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ARSC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ARSC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of ARSC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ARSC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Google help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file ARSC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move ARSC to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARSC to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ARSC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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