How do I browse files on an Xperia device? (Android 9 or Android 10)

Valid for

• Android 10™
• Android 9 (Pie)

Browse files directly on your phone

• You can browse photos, videos or audio tracks on your Xperia® device using the pre-installed Album, Music and Video apps.
• You can also use a file manager app for viewing, searching, renaming and organizing your files and folders. File manager apps are available for download from the Google Play™ store. Follow the steps below to browse using the Files app:
  1. Find and tap the Files app.
     • On some devices, it's in the Other folder of the Applications screen.
  2. If the device has an SD card, tap → Show internal storage. If not, go to step 3.
  3. Tap .
  4. Tap to browse the internal storage, SD Card (if available) to browse a memory card or Drive (if available) to access files on your Google Drive.
     • Tap and hold a file to highlight it. You can tap to share the file, or tap to move or copy the file to another location.

Browse files using a computer

1. Connect your Xperia device to a Windows® computer using a USB cable.
2. On your Xperia device: If the Allow access? message pops up, tap ALLOW.
3. On your Computer: Open Windows Explorer.
   • Your Xperia device appears under Computer.

     

4. Use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files between your computer and your phone, or between your phone's internal storage and memory card.