How To Use The iPhone Files App

[@roxypianolessons]

This guy has become my favorite for Mac advice. He answers questions and is extremely knowledgeable. Your video was an answer to prayer! THANK YOU!

[@prov31x]

The red cursor helps allot. Thank You for keeping your pace at a comprehensible pace. Good video. 👍!

[@shoumikislam9242]

Gary goes deeper in the apple ecosystem. You will never get such productivity and better suggestions anywhere on youtube. Thanks gary for making our lives easier.

[@aeronaut33]

And people say Android is hard to use. Almost 3 years since I moved to ios and i still struggle copying files from one folder to another. I never needed to watch these kind of videos to learn something when I was on Android.

[@evelinodavidarevalo1692]

This is the very reason I fking hate iOS. I came from Android I share the same pain on navigation or even organizing my files.

[@markawbolton]

@@evelinodavidarevalo1692 Yeah it sucks utterly... It is almost as if all of the apps are saving you from ever accessing files from anywhere. I come from Linux .... There is a lot to like about the iPhone hut is really is such a bath toy ...

[@neznainiyat]

this is why i use VLC

[@anthonywilliams9415]

📠

[@aqoury]

its rlly simlpe u js a bit special

[@GuyFromGeorgia]

Informative video, Gary. Thanks. I've been using Files for a long time. Watching this confirms that I wasn't doing anything wrong but definitely showed me more things could do (I particularly like all the preview capabilities you alerted me to). Big fan! Please keep it up.

[@pmugclub4844]

Good job with the video. A lot of information packed into a short period. I spent two hours trying to teach the same thing.

[@haralddoerr]

These are the best Apple Tutorials in the Web. Thank you soooooo much Gary.

[@mohsinfareed1797]

The Best of all. The most clear, comprehensive and well-explained video I have ever seen.

[@interex956]

This guy is The guy. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@nihilioellipsis]

Can we search for and remove duplicate files in the file system? in the Files app? and also, I'd like to be able to search for a file type regardless of what folders it's in and easily manipulate them move them but there's no select option when you do a search like that.

[@macmost]

There's no duplicate file finder or anything like that.

[@loisskiathitis8926]

A very useful video tutorial and very informative! Thank you, Gary! 👏❤️

[@michaelidoyaga5272]

Your video was full of information laid out logically. I enjoyed very much and I learned some new things.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Would love a 2022 update on understanding and how to use Google Drive! (Just checked out your video from 2012 - MacMost Now 709)

[@MaiElizabeth]

Regarding tags, I usually use tag with the folders so I can have same file with maybe 2 or more different tags.

[@sbl2051]

Okay, I'm six minutes into this and I came here to see how to use it for the first time. This is my only Apple product. I don't have other files in the cloud or on a Mac. My File folder needs to be set up and this video seems to make the assumption I want to manipulate files (you may have) that exist. So how do I get started?

[@macmost]

So you are saying you have no files? Then you can get started by creating some, if your goal is to just learn how to use this. Use an app that creates things, like Pages for word processing, a graphics app, or something else. You can also "share" from some apps, like Photos to share out a photo as a file.

[@garyharvey3545]

If this keeps up I'll be tech savvy in no time lol. Thanks Gazza.

[@garudasomanna]

Good morning Gary. I wish you can help me out with this problem I'm facing since 2 days: Transferring movies from my iMac to iPhone isn't happening properly at all. The movie does get 'saved' in the Files app but cannot be viewed as a movie file: I can only hear the audio. Also, I am not able to save the video to my Photos library, and I get 'video error' when I try to do so. Earlier, these transfers were being done smoothly from my Mac to the photos library. Can you help me in this matter or suggest some links that could help me?

[@macmost]

Sorry, there's no way for me to know what could be going wrong. Keep working with it and experimenting. Call Apple Support if stuck.

[@garudasomanna]

@@macmost Okay Gary. I suspect that there is something of a deeper problem going on since it seems to be out of your knowledge which I know is of a gigantic nature especially with Apple. I have gone to Apple discussions and found a few related thresds, but, I thought that one of the solutions was very complicated for people like me who have just a basic knowledge in these matters. I am planning to update my ageing iPhone to the higher version available for it: iOS 17.7. I hope and pray that this update will heal this disease.😁

[@garudasomanna]

An update. The update to iOS 17.7 has resolved my problem! I was able to drop a movie file from my Mac into my iPhone's photo library successfully!

[@robojobot77]

Long time fan. Do you have a video on among hyperlinks on iOS? Oddly difficult. I have a few shortcuts but sheesh it’s complicated.

[@yubonit1]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for!

[@anthonygordon7428]

Gary, thank you for such an informative video. Can you share how you can have an image of your phone on-screen in real-time?

[@macmost]

You mean screen capture your iPhone? You could do it with QuickTime Player (in record mode), ScreenFlow, OBS, etc. Hard to say what makes sense without knowing what you are actually trying to DO.

[@OfficiaIKanyeWest]

Hey! Nice video, but, the file i want to use looks darkened and it’s not working. i imported it from my gallery. what do i do?

[@macmost]

Not sure what you mean by "gallery" but try exporting it from that app again, perhaps?

[@jw228w]

thanks Gary for this video on Files app.Been using it but you showed me more functionality than I thought was there.Wondering why dint iPhone just name it Finder app like on Mac? thanks John

[@danielderome7312]

Thank you, I have learned interesting features. I have a request. I used Spotify for several years now, but there are a bug and a lack of features that I find annoying. So I decide to give a try to Apple Music (I used to be a Itunes Power user.) What a disappointment. Smart playlists don't work. For example, I have 602 loved songs, but the loved songs smart playlist has only 179. Some Mac playlists do not appear on my iPhone. Last played and numbers played do not synchronize between iPhone and Mac. The least recently played does not work on the iPhone. The least recently played is the most annoying bug, because the playlist restarts always with the same songs (Spotify does not have the feature neither and it is annoying) A loved song playlist should be standard. I would like to see what you think of it. Thanks,

[@philipnewton8239]

Thanks Gary. Do you know why the Files app doesn't require a PIN of Face ID? If someone steals my phone and the screen is not locked, they can easily access files within the Files app.

[@macmost]

Why would your iPhone not be locked? If it is unlocked, why would your own iPhone refuse to show you the Files app? Your same argument can be made about any and all apps.

[@mouisehay930]

​@macmost I want to be able give someone my phone to use/look through without them being able to snoop through every file I have.

[@macmost]

@@mouisehay930 See kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nEapmEfLmLa9E

[@wardausman2795]

If there was ever a time to double “like” a video . . . this would be the one! Beautiful job on this one, Gary!

[@blind_warriorr]

🍑😘

[@xandozunsri8560]

Hi I love your videos, i have a problem, when i want to save video to my gallery from files, it doesnt have the option, i already clicked share, but it doesnt show save video option, it is weird since it is mp4 files, which supposedly can. The reason i want it in my gallery, because the apps cant read it if its on files folder

[@macmost]

I don't know what you mean by "gallery" in this case.

[@xandozunsri8560]

@@macmost its photo, ok so i found the save video, it is at the top middle below the title. But it said error to save, even though its mp4

[@JeffGardner-ca]

Is there a method to ‘preview’ or quick view a group of images on a USB Key using IOS? I would like to show them on my Samsung TV.

[@macmost]

Just go to the folder with the images in the Files app. Tap the first one to view it. Then swipe right to left to go through the rest.

[@danemmerich6775]

Great video!! Do you have a Video showing how to store anything to the Files? I am new to IPhone. I switched from Android, which was very easy to do download to files.

[@macmost]

What do you mean by "store anything to the Files?" Store what, exactly?

[@melissaalvarezs]

Hi! I don’t see my downloads in the File app, where are they? I changed the location to “my phone” but there are not there either.. thank you so much!

[@ManLikeDan]

Is there an option/setting to make sure that everything I save in the iCloud Drive folder in the files app downloads automatically as I save it? So that there are no iCloud icons such as the icons he is talking about from the section that starts at 3:42? I want everything in my iCloud Drive to be stored locally on my iPhone.

[@macmost]

No, there's no option like that for the Files app on the iPhone.

[@ManLikeDan]

@@macmost thank you for confirming that with me. I am relieved and I can forget about that. Much appreciated.

[@chucksaeger7500]

I’m not seeing downloads or anything nor even favorites in the sidebar. Do you have to create this? Thanks

[@macmost]

This is from two years ago, but you should still see Downloads under favorites and Recents at the bottom of the screen. Make sure you are up at the top level.

[@chucksaeger7500]

@@macmost Aha! It is on my iPhone but not my iPad. Thanks

[@sreekanthp5551]

Sir one related question/observation. Though files shows Google drive on files and enabled, search does not work on iOS 16.2 both in spot light and even within files. You search a file from files - it is not showing. Even when I copy all my drive files into iPhone locally - then file manager show but spot light fails to show. Is it that apple is forcing us to use only iCloud.. or is it some settings issue. Any video link on this topic...? thank you

[@arthurvasey]

What do I need to do to make the Files app go to the last selected folder? When I am using it in a DJ app, it defaults to anywhere but!

[@macmost]

It should remain where it is unless you are force-quitting it or something like that.

[@tatsumakisempyukaku]

I’m trying to add google docs to my files app. Any videos on that?

[@malditoklee]

Thanks for the video! How can I manage the files frmo my imac?

[@macmost]

On the Mac you just use the Finder.

[@starfire8221]

Very informative and useful for me! Thank you 😊

[@loofromt]

My brother I have a problem with the file I was writing in it and studying from it but when I enter the file a white screen appears to me and it says: pdf document. i hope you can help me slove this problem

[@ikari8509]

Me2

[@Zaaim]

How do you get back the download folder under favorites once you accidentally deleted “-“ it from the favorites/browse categories tab?

[@rickatkinson1000]

Thanks Gary: Very informative video with great tips. I found using the iOS file system as it was designed has been working for me lately. I have completely abandoned the hierarchical, nested folder methods employed by macOS. Fact is iOnly use iOS these days. Letting the iOS mange and organize files via the apps works very well. As you have demonstrated.

[@SoNowWhat]

Gary - useful tips, as always. Thank you. I have a question about the location of a file. When I travel, I like to have a copy of important documents available on my iPhone (passport, vax card, foreign health pass, boarding pass, etc.). I am always concerned that I won't have internet access at a critical time (standing in front of an immigration and customs officer, for instance!), so I always store those copies in the location "on my iPhone". But it would be nice if those same docs were available through the iCloud Drive. Is there a way to force the iPhone to both store a document in your iCloud account, but also have it always available on your iPhone (even when you have no internet access)?

[@MaiElizabeth]

I also have the same question. What I do for now is I put them in a folder and copy that folder into my iPhone.

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Hi Gary. Question: why does the files app sometimes after a few days will open on my iPhone to the iCloud folders instead of the “locations” pane which is what I prefer. I think the iCloud folders is the default “opening” window but I prefer to when I open the app to first see the locations browse pane first. Is there a way to make it stay that way?

[@macmost]

It should just remember where you were last. Are you force-quitting it or restarting your iPhone?

[@JoeOberster]

Is it possible to remove files from the “recents” area on iOS without deleting them?

[@macmost]

Recents is literally recents. It is a list of what files you have accessed recently. It isn't a "place" that you can add or remove files from. Not sure what you are trying to accomplish by removing a file from a list like that.

[@nevenkofilipek]

Another very helpful video. I have one question, how to rename added servers in files app. I have added three servers but it shows them by ip address. Is there a way to change this ip adresses to names? Thank you.

[@MooneyOvation2]

Gary, the information you give is insanely useful. Be careful or Apple will want to buy your channel!

[@merlynbenbingvlogs363]

I hope to answer my questions because one day I click the location on browse but it happens i cant turn on again.pleas help me. How can turn back again because i cant see my download music or photos we’ve save.thank you

[@macmost]

I'll need more details to try to help. What are you trying to do exactly?

[@cecilm3720]

Hello. Is it possible to access any files stored locally on the iPhone when it is plugged into a PC/laptop? I want to copy files from Files->laptop. Thank you.

[@shazna]

Is there a way to transfer files from my Windows PC to Files app in the iPhone/iPad? I don't see the Files app on the "file sharing" section on iTunes software too

[@MrLotti92]

Very useful video! I have a question: is it normal that some app (2 app in my case) automatically create folder and files (.realm,.json,.mx) in File? I found two folders (with the App icon) and these kind of files inside

[@macmost]

Depends on the app. Some do.

[@MrLotti92]

@@macmost Thanks for the reply. I tried to install and access these app from different Apple devices and on all of them they created the same files in File app so I think is legit.

[@adielveras]

Always a great video! Thanks Gary.

[@chudipraveen1]

This video has helped me a lot… thanks 🙏🏾

[@Abdul_Ahad_22]

can you please tell us how to set the files app on iphone easily ? plz. Because its great prblm for new iphone user.

[@macmost]

Set up in what way? What are you trying to DO?

[@Abdul_Ahad_22]

@@macmost i am a new iphone user. When i try to send some photo,video etc by WhatsApp or Telegram in documents mode the files app shows me empty. I had to save to photos and videos from photos app in Files app. then its possible to send something in original quality by documents. besides when i open my Files app it shows empty. my iCloud drive is empty, on my phone is empty. I known that i have to connect the Files app in server. I don’t know how to connect. can you please help us. Almost every people in my area using iphone cannot connect The files app in server. can you help us!

[@macmost]

@@Abdul_Ahad_22 Perhaps you aren't looking in the right area in the Files app? I'd call Apple support if exploring the Files app, as I show in this video, doesn't get you what you want.

[@Abdul_Ahad_22]

@@macmost do you know how to connect the files app in server?

[@macmost]

@@Abdul_Ahad_22 Sorry, I don't know what you are asking.

[@LeeTownsend-rx6sm]

Gary - You are amazing!!! Now I know how to use the Files app. Thank you ^n

[@AthenaLeung-b6l]

How to add photos I took to folder . I find difficult to filing related photos into project folder. Thank you

[@macmost]

So you want to export photos from the Photos library to a folder in Files? No way to do that automatically. Perhaps consider just leaving them in the Photos app? Why do you need a duplicate in Files?

[@CarterClarkCooper]

Hi, is it possible to modify any of the Playback settings of the Files app, things like to start the video when you open it and to repeat it? Thanks this is a very informative video!

[@macmost]

No, there are no settings for that. But you can probably find a video player the App Store that fits your needs better.

[@phanngocthinh1984]

Do you know the way to clear recently list file, with some sensitive files that i dont to want see those in front recent tab

[@mbryars]

Great review.

[@tuoan5533]

How can macbook access and manage the "Files" on iPhone ? I want to copy and paste files (pdf, txt, ...) between iPhone and Macbook, how can I do it ? "Files" is ok on iPhone, but when iPhone and Macbook connect by cable, I cannot do anything with "Files" even view it.

[@johncampbell6382]

Yes that’s all well and good but I want to download or take things off and save them to a thumb drive how does that happen using phone to usb tool as I can’t find any way to do it can you help? Please.

[@macmost]

You should be able to connect your USB drive and then it should appear in the Files app. Then tap and hold the file you want to move and select Move from the menu. Then navigate to the external drive and select the destination there.

[@jennifermotuliki1015]

Question: If I locked a file, how do I unlock it? I was hoping you were going to address this but it wasn't. Unless I missed it. Thank you.

[@macmost]

Lock a file? This video doesn't show you how to lock anything. What are you doing, exactly, to "lock" a file in the Files app?

[@dons1643]

pretty good to know... thanks

[@havad3938]

Excellent..... If someone hacks into your iPhone, couldn't they get into very personal documents through this app, and including the wallet app? Any way around it? Also, I deleted a document from my iphone, and it additionally deleted from my Mac.… They should give you an option to have it one but not the other if you choose

[@macmost]

Hacks into your iPhone? Like they know your passcode? Yes, if someone knows your password/code to anything that is true. Same for a Mac or any computer. They'd need your phone (physically) and your passcode. Same with computer and password, or any online account. If someone has access, they have access. Just like you have access right now. As for deleting, there is just ONE location for cloud files. You "see" the same location on your devices. If you delete a file it is deleted no matter what way you are looking at it. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWitinuOZ86Hb7M to better understand how files are stored.

[@blackbizzird]

Being that I have many audio mp3s on my file. How can I get them ² play one after another? w/ out unlocking phone each time one of my audio MP3's stop playing just ² manually press the play button.

[@macmost]

The Files app is for managing files, it is not a media player. I don't think there is a way to do it in the Files app. Maybe there is a third-party app that will do it, but I have never looked for one. Usually when you ant to play mp3 files, they are in the Music library, not as files.

[@Tastedethan]

Hello. I have an issue involving google docs. When I save a doc to my files, I lose paragraph spacing and end up with a jumbled mess. Would you know a fix?

[@macmost]

I don't use Google docs much, but it is generally used as an online document editor. If you are saving it as a file, what format are you using? I'll bet the problem is the format you are using to save isn't a perfect match for whatever it is you are opening it up in afterwards. What's you goal here? Why are you saving (exporting, really) the file from Google Docs?

[@Tastedethan]

@@macmost thank you for the response. I figured out the issue, though. Apparently I just wasn’t using enough page breaks on the document lol.

[@hjanos79]

Thanks! Please, more iPhone and iPad tips!

[@udontnome1122]

If I want to move a photo from my iOS photo app to a file folder in the files app, how would I do that? (Paste)

[@macmost]

Bring up the actions menu (box with up arrow) and then look for Save to Files.

[@mihaidoncila2829]

Hello . I am a new user of iOS. It was a very useful video - thank you. I do not understand why my photos are not in files app ( like in file manager on android for example) ? Thank you

[@macmost]

The Photos app has its own library to store photos. It is separate from Files.

[@BlackwoodPro33]

Can You import directly from Files to Itunes? so frustating when working with various os on computer

[@casey00X]

@8:15 I missed how he got to the part where you make a new folder. I still don’t know. Can anyone help me with that, please?

[@macmost]

Yes, I show it right there at that time. You tap on the three-dots button, then choose New Folder.

[@casey00X]

@@macmost oh! (Duh!) thank you!

[@thexboxcriminal360]

Thank you for helping me out now I know how to use it and now I’m learning so much from you now I’m a new subscriber. I can’t wait to learn more more about your videos ❤😇

[@legofgodtv9154]

You are the best in giving out detailed accurate info ...👍 bless you sir!

[@DirectorWD40]

Hi Gary, is there a way to do "OCR ed" PDF search? as you can on a desktop?

[@RaghuramMuthukrishnanchannel]

Gary - I am getting this problem when I try to use the Files app on iPhone. It is showing an error message - your device couldn't connect to the server. How do I fix this?

[@macmost]

Not sure what could be causing that. Sounds like you are trying to use file sharing, so maybe disconnect that server and reconnect?

[@jimmyzbike]

Yes! Very useful

[@Dobermann792]

How do you change the default save location for “save files” my location is a eandom Folder buried in my icloud it frustrsting when all I want to do is save locally

[@macmost]

Just go to where you want. Use the Favorites bar on the left to get there fast. Then it should remember in that app for next time.

[@marianwhit]

I wish you could have any idea how confusing this is to someone from windows with 100,000 photo files in a carefully nested file tree....I just can't see how to avoid renaming, tagging, and moving them slooooowly. 2nd attempt with apple...hope to do the ipad as first part of workflow and then move edited photos to a windows machine for filing efficiently. Still tryng to do this without monthly payments to open my own file cabinet or have it held hostage if I hit hard times....

[@macmost]

If they are on a Windows PC now, and you want to put them back on a Windows PC, then why are you moving them to an iPad at all? Just work with them on the Windows PC where they already are.

[@paulvanier9274]

When connecting to server - registered user - Files app asks for username and password? Username to what? I have a WD elements plugged into Bell Home Hub 4000. I dont have a password on the WD external drive. Thanks!

[@macmost]

The account on whatever that server is. So probably your "Bell Home Hub."

[@catnapper3923]

I’ve been using Files a bit more recently. I have a new iPhone and a new Mac Mini and am excited about keeping orderly and not filling up local storage. That said, I notice that my music files haven’t transferred from the old phone to the new. I’ve been trying to figure out how to use Files to make the transfer. (I think iTunes is gone now - good!) These music files aren’t all purchased through downloads. A lot of them come from CDs (remember those). I have them stored as mp3 (etc) and they are organized into albums (folders) - some “music” content are audiobooks - and I would very much like to figure out how to listen to them on my phone via the Cloud. I hope this is a pertinent question -perhaps I missed an episode in which you address this very thing?

[@ognjen297]

How can I copy files from "On My iPhone" to mac computer ? (I can't use airdrop cause files are quite large > 50gb)

[@macmost]

First, AirDrop is still a great option. It uses Wi-Fi speed directly from one device to the other. Otherwise, connect with a cable and use the Finder to copy them.

[@TailserrandV2andfriends]

I need help with trying to get two soundtracks to work on my files app I downloaded them but it won’t work what should I do?

[@jimterrinoni6781]

Clear and understandable presentation. Once again, this is a feature that I should be using more, and now that I have a better understanding of the Files app usage I just may do that.

[@staynavytom2963]

Why don't I have a "Browse" as my top screen on iPadOS15.6.1? I have files I have downloaded to my iPad from my iCloud drive that I no longer want on my iPad but want to keep in my iCloud drive. How do I do that?

[@macmost]

Browse is on the iPhone. You won't see that for iPad because you have a whole sidebar instead. There will be a "Remove Download" option to force a file to be removed from the local cache in iPadOS 16. Until then, just let your iPad manage that. It will cache files locally according to how much space is available.

[@federico68]

Clean and straight to the point. Finally. So many infos. I'm planning to leave GDrive and go with iCloud Drive but... I'm not able to preview videos. Plus: do you think that in the future will be possible to preview Adobe Illustrator (AI) files as in GDrive? Thanks (subscribed!)

[@macmost]

I have no idea. Not sure why they would add that when you can only use Illustrator files on a Mac/PC and not on an iPhone.

[@federico68]

@@macmost because if i'm on iphone and I have to send a file (I'm a graphic designer) to someone, I would like to preview it to choose it.

[@EddieLove]

I am trying to transfer my photos and videos from my iphone gallery to my files but my phone just keeps saying "unable to share" even if i just click 1 photo. It won't let me transfer anything, any help?

[@macmost]

Bad connection?

[@suyinshares]

Very useful. Thanks Gary!

[@PhantasyKingpin]

There is no comparison, Android is so much simpler, easier, more efficient, intuitive… most people who think Apple is better are simply enamored with the Apple brand.

[@RandyReviews1990]

i have a video file on my files app but it just has the date and says flash video but wont let me see it and when i go to the file on my pc it says it a flv video file under type!

[@macmost]

That's an old obsolete file type. You may find a website or app that converts it, but best to see if you can get a modern copy of that video.

[@idied2x361]

I worked for an ad agency in the mid to late 90’s and had just started using a Mac shortly prior to that. One of the managers said the best and fastest thing I could do was learn to use the keyboard and key commands as much as possible. It’s always held true and still does. It’s the fastest thing I could have ever learned. It’s amazing what you can do these days! I’m always learning something new.

[@merlynbenbingvlogs363]

My problem now i cant turn on the location in browser how can i open again it? Thanks for answer

[@macmost]

Not sure what it is you are trying to turn on.

[@sauravmisraz]

How to always open the files app on browse screen on iphone? For me it always gets into icloud drive.

[@macmost]

When you return to the Files app it should be just as you left it before (apps don't really quit and relaunch in iOS).

[@sauravmisraz]

@@macmost thats happening if i reopen files app eithin 5-10minutes, probably till the time its there in RAM. After that it automatically opening within icloud drive

[@macmost]

@@sauravmisraz Odd. I don't think RAM would affect that,. It isn't supposed to forget something fundamental like the current location.

[@sauravmisraz]

@@macmost i tried removing app by swiping up from recent tabs. It donot remember.try once.

[@daghanabi]

Gonna get the se 3 soon, nice vid idea!

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

Thank you Sir! 😀

[@garudasomanna]

God bless you abundantly Gary for these tons of information you have shared in this video.

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

There are only two locations appearing in the Files app on my iPad (OS 15.4.1) I am online and iCloud Drive is on but no network locations at all are showing in Files. Help! Thx

[@macmost]

Is there a network location to show? Do you have an active computer set up with File Sharing on the same network? If so, tap the three-dots button and try to access it.

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

@@macmost … was the key, thanks

[@petern.9923]

keep up the good work -it helps.

[@moreyel4127]

Great vid Gary. Just discovered and subscribed. Do you have any vids on using it as a receipt manager? I need basics as I’m minimally computer savvy!

[@macmost]

If each receipt was a file, you could manage them any way you like. Name them well and place them in a single folder. Or create subfolders for businesses or categories. It is all up to you.

[@moreyel4127]

@@macmost One more question; Any difference or advantage to using it or Google Drive for the same purpose? Thanks again.

[@macmost]

@@moreyel4127 Google Drive, the app? The App would only be able to connect to Google Drive. But the Files app would connect to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and others.

[@cheeseman-l3h]

Yeah but if I’m trying to download a mod from my browser and it just shows the name and file size how do I use it?

[@macmost]

Not sure what you mean by "download a mod."

[@G_Block]

How do you remove a download file to save space on your phone. But keep the file in the files folder until the next time I want to download it?

[@macmost]

There is no way to manually do it. It will automatically "offload" large files if space is needed and the file hasn't been used for a while.

[@bluulegionmcnutter7848]

@@macmost yooo this is my problem bro a certain song mp3 file offloaded and I’m able to download more music no problem but the files that offloaded it seems to be glitching or something and I can’t re download the file it hurts my soul man

[@roxypianolessons]

Thank you for your post! I am a musician who wants to view Lead Sheets and music at gigs. I don’t want to depend on the internet to view files. Should I put files “on my phone” so that they’re local? Thx again!

[@macmost]

Not necessarily. You can simply leave them in iCloud Drive and be sure to choose them to "download" them before you need them. Try it.

[@roxypianolessons]

@@macmost thank you so much for your advice and prompt response! I saw in Dropbox that I can store them offline. Is that a good idea?

[@macmost]

@@roxypianolessons Not sure what you mean. You can "download" in Dropbox the same as in iCloud Drive. Storing offline would mean NOT storing them in Dropbox or iCloud Drive.

[@roxypianolessons]

@@macmost I understand what you meant in your first comment now😄. It’s working beautifully! Thx again🎹🤗

[@bySterling]

Mad knowledge and schooling! BIG UPS G MONEY

[@Lubana_music]

Can i share multiple files to one email ? All together

[@macmost]

Yes. Tap the three-dots button, choose Select, then select some files, then tap the box-arrow at the bottom to share it to an email message. (or Copy and then paste them in your message).