How to Browse Files on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to browse files and folders on your Android device using the file manager or your desktop computer.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

It's usually a button with a grid of dots ⋮⋮⋮ at the bottom center of your screen.
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Tap File Manager. Most of your files will be organized into folders.
- Most versions of Android have a stock File Manager app. If yours doesn't, go to the Google Play Store, search for File Manager and download one of the available free apps.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

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Connect your Android device to a computer. Connect the mini-USB end of the cable to your device's charging port and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
- Mac users will need to download and install the free Android File Transfer tool from https://www.android.com/intl/en_us/filetransfer.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to do so.
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Open the device on your computer. To do so:
- On WIndows, press ⊞ Win+E to open the Explorer window, then click on your Android device.
- On Mac, open the Android File Transfer tool.

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Use caution when moving files around. While you shouldn't be able to interfere with app functions without root access, you can still cause problems if you move some files that they expect to find. Usually, any problems you create can be fixed by reinstalling the app that isn't working.

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