How to Move Files on Android

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A step-by-step tutorial that shows you easy steps to move files on Android
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This wikiHow teaches you how to move files on your Android using a file manager (such as My Files) or the Downloads app.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Downloads App

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    It’s a white cloud icon with an arrow on a blue background. You’ll usually find it in the app drawer on most Androids running Nougat (7.0) or later.
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    It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
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    This opens the contents of the folder.
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    This selects the file and displays additional icons at the top of the screen.
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    It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    A list of drives and locations will appear.
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    If you want to move the file to your Google Drive, select it, then tap the folder where you want to move the file.
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    It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen. The file will now appear in its new location.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using a File Manager

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    If you’re using a Samsung, the app is called My Files and you’ll find it in the app drawer. The app is usually called File Manager or File Browser on other Androids.
    • If you don’t have a file manager app, see this method . If that doesn’t work for you, you can download a free file manager from the Play Store.
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    The contents of the selected folder will appear.
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    This selects the file in most file managers. Other file browsers only require you to tap the file once to select it. [1]
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    It’s at the top-right corner of most file managers.
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    A list of locations will appear.
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    If you want to move the file to your Google Drive, select it, then tap the folder where you want to move the file.
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    The file will now appear in its new location.
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