How to manage files on your Galaxy Phone

If your device has an SD card slot and the SD card is in it, you can move your files and folders from internal storage to SD card.

Step 1. Launch the My Files app.

Step 2. Find the files or folders you want to move.

① Search: Tap the icon to search for a file by name.

② Recent files: Most recently used files are displayed here. Tap the last file to see all of your recent files.

③ Categories: Saved files on your device have been organized into categories based on the type of file they are.

④ Storage locations: Depending on how you use your device, your files could be stored in different locations. Tap one of the storage options to see all of the files that are saved to it.

Step 3. Touch and hold to select the files or folders, and then tap Move or Copy.

Step 4. Go back to the main screen of My Files app, and then tap SD card.

Step 5. In the SD card, navigate to the folder you want to move the files or folders to, and then tap Move here to finish.

Step 1. Unlock your mobile device, and then connect it to your PC or laptop using a USB cable.

Step 2. If it's the first time you are connecting this device and PC, you may have to give permission for the connection. Tap Allow on the pop-up window of the mobile device.

Step 3. By default, the connection will be configured for file transfers. For file transfers, make sure you have selected Transferring files / Android Auto. USB mode settings are available if you tap the USB notification on your device’s Quick panel.

Step 4. You can now use your PC's File Explorer app to browse and copy files.

If your device does not have enough storage or there are files you don’t need, you can delete them from the My Files app.

Step 1. Open the My Files app and find the file you want to delete.

Step 2. Touch and hold the file to select.

Step 3. Tap Delete.

Step 4. Tap Move to Trash. The file will stay in the Trash for 30 days before being permanently deleted.

The Trash feature in My Files should be on by default, but you should make sure it's turned on just in case.

Step 1. Open the My Files app and tap More options (the three vertical dots).

Step 2. Select Settings.

Step 3. Check that the switch next to the Trash is turned on.