How to use Files by Google

Use Files by Google to free up space on your device and browse and share your files.

Files by Google works on Android version 5.0 and up. If you don’t have the app, you can download it from the Play Store.

Clean or delete files

To free up space, you can clear temporary app files, delete duplicate files, and delete recommended files, screenshots and unused apps.

• Clear your junk files
• Delete duplicate files
• Delete recommended files
• Uninstall unused apps
• Delete your screenshots

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Browse files

You can view, search and rename files and folders on your device.

• View your files
• Search for a file
• Rename a file

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Move or copy files

You can move or copy files to different folders on your device or to an SD card.

• Move your files to an existing folder
• Copy your files to an existing folder
• Move or copy files to your SD card

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Share your files or apps

You can send files or apps to people near you with P2P sharing. If your device is connected to the internet, you can use Files by Google to find and select files to share through other apps.

• Send files or apps to people nearby
• Receive files or apps from people nearby

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