This wikiHow teaches you how to access a Windows shared folder on an Android device using the ES File Explorer app.
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Part 1 of 2: Installing ES File Explorer

Step 1. Open Play Store
Usually you can find this app in the page/app drawer.

Step 2. Type es file explorer into the search bar
This bar is at the top of the application window.

Step 3. Touch ES File Explorer
This option is indicated by a blue folder icon and a white cloud.

Step 4. Touch INSTALL
It's a green button in the top-right corner of the page.

Step 5. Touch ACCEPT
ES File Explorer will be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Once done, the icon will be added to the device's page/app drawer.
Part 2 of 2: Accessing Shared Folders

Step 1. Connect the device to the same WiFi network as the Windows shared folder

Step 2. Open ES File Explorer
This app is marked by a blue folder icon with a white cloud inside. You can find this icon on the page/app drawer.

Step 3. Swipe the screen left or right to skip the welcome page

Step 4. Touch START NOW
The main application page will be displayed.

Step 5. Touch Network
It's in the left column, at the bottom of the screen. Several network options will be displayed.

Step 6. Touch LAN
This option is at the top of the list.

Step 7. Touch Scan
This option is at the bottom of the screen. ES File Explorer will scan for network-connected devices.

Step 8. Touch the computer that contains the shared folder
The list of computers is sorted by their IP address.

Step 9. Log in to the computer if prompted

Step 10. Touch the folder you want to access
The contents of the folder will be displayed in ES File Explorer.