This wikiHow teaches you how to access files on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet. This device includes the My Files application, which allows you to open files directly from your device. If the My Files application is not on your device, or you need to access your files from a computer, you can connect your device directly to your computer. Before accessing the files, you may want to update the software on your device.
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Method 1 of 2: Using the My Files App
Step 1. Open the list of apps by tapping the row of dots at the bottom of the screen
Step 2. Tap the yellow and white icon to open the My Files app
This app can be found in the "Samsung" folder.
Step 3. Select the location to save the file
If your phone has an SD card, you can select the SD Card option to view the files on the SD card, or select Internal Storage to view the files in the internal memory.
You can also tap a file type at the top of the page (such as Images) to display all files of the same type
Step 4. Look at the list of folders on the screen
The folders that appear on your device may vary, but generally, Samsung phones have the following folders:
- DCIM - This folder holds photos and videos.
- Downloads - This folder holds the downloaded files.
- Android - This folder holds system files and other important information.
Step 5. Tap one of the folders you want to open
My Files will list all the files in that folder.
For example, to view photos, tap the DCIM folder
Method 2 of 2: Using a Windows Computer
Step 1. Tap the cog icon
on the app list to open the Settings app on your device.
You can also swipe the notification bar from the top of the screen, then tap the cog icon in the upper-right corner of the page
Step 2. Scroll down, then tap About device at the bottom of the Settings page
Step 3. Tap Software information in the center of the screen
Step 4. Tap the Build number in the middle of the Software Information screen seven times
Stop tapping once you see the message You are now a developer!.
Step 5. Return to the Settings page by double tapping the back button on the top left of the screen
You can also use the physical Back button on the bottom right of the phone.
Step 6. Tap on the Developer options option at the bottom of the Settings page
Step 7. Scroll to the screen, then swipe to the USB Debugging option
This option is in the DEBUGGING section. This option allows you to connect your device to your computer.
Step 8. Scroll to the screen, then select the Select USB configuration option at the bottom center of the screen
Step 9. Tap the MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) option at the top of the Select USB configuration window
Now, you can browse Android system files when your phone is connected to your computer.
Step 10. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the phone, and the small end of the USB cable box to the computer
Your phone will start the sync process.
Close the Autoplay window that appears on the screen
Step 11. Click the button
in the lower-left corner of the computer screen.
Step 12. Click the folder icon
in the lower-left corner of the Start window.
Step 13. Click This PC on the left side of the File Explorer window
Step 14. Double-click your device on the Devices and Drives list
Your device will appear in the center of the page. After double clicking the device, the contents of the Android folder will appear.
Step 15. Double-click Internal storage to display the contents of your Android phone's internal memory
The internal memory also holds various Android system files.
Step 16. Find the files you need
The file may be in the following folder:
- DCIM - This folder holds photos and videos.
- Downloads - This folder holds the downloaded files.
- Music - This folder contains the music you copied via Samsung Kies.
- Pictures - Screenshots and other system pictures will be saved in this folder.
