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How to Use the Files App on Android

Browse downloads, documents, images, videos, audio, and device storage.

Quick Answer

Open Files by Google or the manufacturer's file manager, then browse categories, recent files, or internal storage.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant Android app or Settings section.
  2. Open Files by Google or the manufacturer's file manager, then browse categories, recent files, or internal storage.
  3. Review the result before deleting data, removing an account, or changing synchronization settings.
  4. For important data, confirm a current backup exists before making a major storage, account, or device change.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Android menu names vary significantly among Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, and other manufacturers and Android versions.
  • Cloud synchronization is not always the same as an independent backup; review deletion and sync warnings before removing photos, files, contacts, or account data.