Types of Files in Mobile Explained (JSON, ICO, TMP, etc.)
๐ Types of Files in Mobile Explained (JSON, ICO, TMP, APK & More) When you open your mobile file manager, you may see many different file types like: .json .ico .tmp .apk .nomedia .log You might wonder: What are these files? Are they important? Can we delete them? Let’s explain each file type in simple language. ๐ 1️⃣ JSON Files (.json) JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation . These files: Store structured data Used by apps to save settings Used in web apps and APIs Example: Apps store configuration or user data in JSON format. ๐ Usually safe to keep. ⚠ Do not delete if inside app folders. ๐ผ 2️⃣ ICO Files (.ico) ICO files are: Icon image files Used for app icons or shortcuts They are small image files that represent apps. ๐ Safe to delete only if not linked to any app. ๐ 3️⃣ TMP Files (.tmp) TMP means Temporary File . These files: Created temporarily by apps Used during downloads or updates Deleted automatically in many cases ๐ Usually safe to delete. (We discussed temp...