Find & delete files on Android
On your phone, you can usually find your files in the Files app . If you can't find the Files app, your device manufacturer might have a different app. Learn how to get help for your specific device.
Important:
- Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
- Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.
Find & open files
- Open your phone'sFiles app . Learn where to find your apps.
- Your downloaded files will show.
- To find other files, tap Menu .
- To sort by name, date, type, or size, tap More Sort by. If you don't see "Sort by," tap Modifiedor Sort .
- To open a file, tap it.
Delete files
- Open your phone's Files app .
- Tap a file.
- Tap Delete Delete.If you don't see the Delete icon, tap More Delete .
Share, print, save to Drive & more
Sharefiles
- Touch and hold the file.
- Tap Share .
Do other actions, like printing or adding to Google Drive
- To open a file, tapit.
- At the top right, look for more options. If needed, tap More .
Find music, movies & other content
You can download files like music, movies, or books in various apps. To find that content, go to the app where you downloaded it. For example,learn how to find videos downloaded in the Google Play Movies & TV app.
Transferfiles to a computer
When you connect your phoneto a computer byUSB cable, open the computer's "Downloads" folder to find the files that are on your phone. Learn how to move files between your computer and your phone.