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RAR

Tools • RARLAB (published by win.rar GmbH) • ⭐ 4.16 • 100,000,000+

Create RAR and ZIP, unpack RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ archives.

Version 5.40.build40 4.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 6 permissions requested View details

This app requests 6 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About RAR

Create RAR and ZIP, unpack RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, ARJ archives.

What RAR Is Used For

RAR appears to be a file archiving and extraction app for Android phones. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to create compressed archives such as RAR and ZIP, or to unpack a range of archive formats including TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, 7z, ISO, and ARJ. That makes it useful when you need to bundle files together, reduce file size, or open archived downloads that you receive from email, messaging apps, or cloud storage.

The listed storage permissions suggest it works with files stored on the device, including reading and writing external storage. The internet-related permissions may support network features, such as accessing online resources or checking content within the app, but the metadata does not specify exact online functions. As a Tools app for phones, it seems aimed at routine file management tasks rather than media playback or document editing.

Common uses

Create compressed archives for sharing or storage
Open common archive formats from downloads or attachments
Extract files from multi-part or packed archive files
Manage compressed files stored on phone storage
Work with archive files received through messaging or email
Use on a phone for everyday file handling tasks

Best for:

File archiving Archive extraction Phone users Storage management Tools app

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App Details

Package:
com.rarlab.rar

Category:
Tools

Developer:
RARLAB (published by win.rar GmbH)

Version:
5.40.build40

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: com.rarlab.rar

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