Specified file not found in archive

AnkiMobile (iPhone/iPad) Help
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My friend has been working on some Anki flashcards and MCQs for about 3 months now and I wanted to check on his work on iPhone.
He sent me the .apkg files and I tried importing them but they give me “Specified file not found in archive” error.
I have seen some related topics that talks about the collection.anki2 and media or something, I don’t really understand this since I didn’t make them.
I’d be very glad if someone could take me through a step-by-step and explain what I should do.

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  1. Are you sure that your friend made this export with one of the legitimate Anki apps (which you can download on the main site – https://apps.ankiweb.net/ )?
  2. Are you sure that the file you have is actually an apkg package (and not something else that was given an apkg extension)?
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The error seems to imply that the file you’re trying to import is invalid, perhaps because it was exported with non-Anki software, or a buggy old version of Anki. Perhaps if they export it again using the latest computer version of Anki, you’ll have more luck.

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  1. It was probably made using AI to create fast flashcards and MCQs
  2. It is a legitimate apkg not another extension
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So you suggest to export it again?

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If they didn’t already do so, I suggest exporting with the latest computer version of Anki, and no add-ons.

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Updates:
I exported the file from my laptop and it gave me the option to export it with media and I checked it.
Now it’s imported and working. Thank you for the assistance.

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