How do I browse files on an Xperia device?

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Valid for

• Android 11
• Android 10™
• Android 9 (Pie)
• Android 8

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 Menu → Show internal storage. If not, go to the next step.
  3. Tap the options icon.
  4. Tap the Internal memory icon 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 the share icon to share the file or tap Menu 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. [Android 8] Xperia device: If prompted, in the Use USB to the dialog, tap Transfer files (MTP).
   [Android 9, 10, 11] Xperia device: If prompted, in the Allow access? dialog, 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.