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This wikiHow teaches you how to open OGG files on Android. OGG files are compressed music files similar to MP3s but with better quality at a smaller file size. There are a few ways to open OGG files, like Google Play Music, as well as free third-party apps like VLC Media Player and foobar2000.
Steps
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Open File Manager. This app icon looks like a box with a CD, tablet, and picture with the tag “Jeef”. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- You may see Files instead of File Manager, depending on the Android version you are using. This app icon looks like a file folder.
- If you do not already have Google Play Music, you can download it for free in the Google Play Store .
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Navigate to and tap your OGG file. An “Open with” menu will appear.Advertisement
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Tap Google Play Music .
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Tap Just Once or Always . This determines if Google Play Music will be the default app that opens OGG files.
- The OGG file will open in a small media player with Google Play Music. You can also find this song in your “Recently Played” section of the Google Play Music app.
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Open the Google Play Store app. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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Type in “VLC”. The search box is along the top of your screen.
- The application’s author is Videolabs.
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Tap the green Install button. VLC Media Player will be added to your home screen and app drawer.
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Open VLC. The app icon looks like an orange and white safety cone. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- VLC is an app developed to handle most file types.
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Tap the progress arrow to continue through the setup process. You will have to allow the app to access your storage.
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Tap ☰ . You’ll find this menu icon in the top left corner of the app and a menu will slide out from the left.
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Tap Directories . You’ll see folders for your internal storage and folders where audio files are typically found.
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Navigate to and tap on your OGG file. Your OGG file will begin playing.
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Open the Google Play Store app. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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Type in “foobar2000”. The search box is along the top of your screen.
- The application’s author is Resolute.
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Tap the green Install button. foobar2000 will be added to your home screen and app drawer!
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Open foobar200. The app icon looks like an angry alien face. You can find this app on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- foobar is an app developed to handle most file types like OGG.
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Tap Next through the setup. You’ll need to choose light or dark mode, which just adjusts the colors.
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Tap Skip introduction and start using foobar2000 mobile to select.
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Tap Next . You will be presented with a list of files.
- You haven’t allowed access to your music yet, so this list will be empty.
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Tap the wrench icon. You’ll find this in the top right corner of the app. A menu titled “Tools” will load.
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Tap Media Library . Another page will open as well as a pop up asking for permission to access storage.
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Tap Allow . You’ll see this folder listed under the header “Music Folders” and a green line under “ON”. This means the app has access to see that folder.
- You can add a folder or music location, which will link to your internal storage, by tapping Add Folder or Add Location , which will link to an external source like a server or web site.
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Tap the back button twice on your phone. This is the sideways triangle on your Android phone or tablet that will take you back a page in the app. You want to get back under the header “Browse”.
- You’ll see your added music folders in the list.
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Navigate to and tap on your OGG file. The media player will load your OGG file, where you can play , pause , and stop playback.
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- You can also use the apps Phonographic Music Player or PowerAmp to open OGG files.Thanks
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Article Summary
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1. Open File Manager
or Files
.
2. Navigate to and tap the OGG file.
3. Tap Google Play Music
.
4. Tap Just Once
or Always
.
5. Tap the Play
or Pause
icon in the center of your screen to control audio playback.
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