What is a .EXO file?
An EXO file is a special type of video file that is used by YouTube on Android devices. When someone wants to watch a YouTube video without an internet connection, they can download the video onto their Android device. The video doesn't download as one big file. Instead, it's broken up into smaller pieces or segments, and each of these segments is saved as an EXO file.
These EXO files are encrypted, which means they are secured in a way that prevents them from being played by just any video player. This encryption is important because it helps protect the copyright of the video. As a result, you can't just open an EXO file with any video player you might have on your computer or another device.
The only way to watch these EXO files is through certain versions of the YouTube app specifically designed for Android devices. This version of the YouTube app has the necessary tools to decrypt and play these EXO files. So, if you've downloaded a video from YouTube onto your Android device for offline viewing, you're actually watching a series of EXO files that the YouTube app is seamlessly playing back as if it were one continuous video.
In summary, if you come across an EXO file and you want to watch it, you'll need to use the YouTube app on an Android device. Other programs or devices won't be able to open or play these files because of their encrypted nature.
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