Native file management is a key advantage of Android over iOS, and power users often turn to apps like ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer. While most Android phones offer basic built-in file managers, Samsung's My Files app on Galaxy devices stands out with advanced features. As a Galaxy user with years of experience optimizing device performance, I've compiled these 10 essential tips to help you manage files like a pro.
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Manage your files like a pro 
Samsung's My Files goes beyond simple file moving—it integrates third-party cloud storage and more, reducing the need for extra apps from the Play Store.
To quickly access frequently used files, bookmark them. Open My Files on your Samsung Galaxy, select the photo, video, or document, and tap the star icon in the top-right corner.
Favorites now appear in a dedicated section on the My Files home screen for instant access.
Create direct shortcuts to files or images on your home screen. Open My Files, long-press the desired item, tap More in the bottom-right, and select Add to Home screen. Drag or tap Add to place it.
For privacy, Samsung prompts you to remove location data from images or videos before sharing via the One UI share menu.
Access a dedicated compressed folder in My Files for ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and more. Extract and view contents without third-party apps.
Keep sensitive content private by clearing the recent files list. From My Files home, tap the three-dot menu and select Clear recent files list.
My Files serves as a hub for phone, SD card, and cloud files. Seamlessly access OneDrive and Google Drive—hoping for Dropbox and Box support soon.
Add FTP or SFTP servers for accessing PC or Mac files directly. Go to Network storage > Add network storage and select your server type.
Tailor your home screen: In Settings > Customize My Files home, disable unused options like cloud services.
Get insights into storage usage with Analyze storage. Identify large or duplicate files and clean them up effortlessly.
Reveal hidden system files: In My Files Settings, enable Show hidden system files. They'll appear with dotted names and translucent icons.
Samsung My Files is a robust tool with OneDrive, Google Drive, and FTP support. Which tip will you try first? Share in the comments.
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