Question 1

How do I zip a single file with react-native-zip-archive?

Accepted Answer

Use the zip function with an array containing the file path, like zip([filePath]), not zip(filePath), as specified in the API notes to avoid confusion between files and folders.

Question 2

react-native-zip-archive or react-native-zip-utility: which is better?

Accepted Answer

React Native Zip Archive excels in native performance and features like password protection, but if you need Expo Go support or simpler setup, react-native-zip-utility might be preferable, though it may lack advanced encryption.

Question 3

Can I use react-native-zip-archive with Expo Go?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not supported with Expo Go; you must create a dev build as stated in the README, which involves additional configuration for Expo projects.

Question 4

How to show a progress bar during unzip in React Native?

Accepted Answer

Use the subscribe function to listen for progress events and update UI accordingly, but remember to unsubscribe with .remove() to prevent memory leaks, as highlighted in the example.

Question 5

Does react-native-zip-archive support AES encryption on iOS?

Accepted Answer

No, the encryptionType parameter is ignored on iOS, so only standard encryption is available, making it less secure for iOS-specific password-protected archives.

Question 6

How to extract files from Android assets folder using react-native-zip-archive?

Accepted Answer

Use the unzipAssets function with a relative asset path, but note it's Android-only and requires the file to be pre-bundled, as described in the API for Android-specific handling.

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