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#Launch the File Manager app. The interface varies from app to app, but usually you'll be shown a list of folders and files stored on your device. | #Launch the File Manager app. The interface varies from app to app, but usually you'll be shown a list of folders and files stored on your device. | ||
#Navigate your folders. Tapping on a folder will open it so that you can view the contents. You'll usually see your current location at the top of the screen. Tapping the location at the top of the screen allows you to move back to previous folders. | #Navigate your folders. Tapping on a folder will open it so that you can view the contents. You'll usually see your current location at the top of the screen. Tapping the location at the top of the screen allows you to move back to previous folders. | ||
| − | #*You won't be able to access the "root" folder unless you have [[Root | + | #*You won't be able to access the "root" folder unless you have [[Root Android Phones|root access for your device]]. Most users won't have to worry about this though, as files like pictures and videos are stored in the "storage" folder, which any device can access. |
#Open the "DCIM" folder to find your pictures. Any picture taken by your camera or other camera app will be stored in the DCIM folder. | #Open the "DCIM" folder to find your pictures. Any picture taken by your camera or other camera app will be stored in the DCIM folder. | ||
#Open the "Download" folder to find your downloads. If you've downloaded a file using a web browser like Chrome or Firefox, your downloaded file will likely be located in the Download folder. Certain apps may place downloads made with that app inside the app's folder instead of the Download folder. | #Open the "Download" folder to find your downloads. If you've downloaded a file using a web browser like Chrome or Firefox, your downloaded file will likely be located in the Download folder. Certain apps may place downloads made with that app inside the app's folder instead of the Download folder. | ||
