App Review Packer identifiers don't tell you if a file is packed

It is advised to take all reviews with a grain of salt. In extreme cases some reviews use dramatization for entertainment purposes.
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What is packer identification, packer detection and the difference between the two? How do you know if a file is packed? What happens if you are wrong about that?
if you haven't seen my video about packers misconceptions yet, please watch it before
 

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