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How To Use My Files – Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro

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How To Use My Files - Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro
How To Use My Files – Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro

Learn how to use My Files on your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro. Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.

  • Touch My Files icon.

Viewing Files

Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories:

  • Timeline: View files that are grouped by date.
  • Favorite folders: View shortcuts to folders or FTP servers.
  • Folders: View files stored in the internal memory or a memory card.
  • Categories: View files sorted by their types.
  • Apps: View files stored or created in specific applications.

Select a category, and then select a file or folder to open it. After selecting a category, touch Menu icon, and then use one of the following options:

  • Select: Select files or folders.
  • Sort by: Sort files or folders.
  • Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in Favorite folders.
  • Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices that have media sharing activated.
  • Display options: Change the file manager settings. Touch Menu icon > Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of the following functions:
    • Share via: Send files to others or share them.
    • Delete: Delete files or folders.
    • Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
    • Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
      or

Touch Menu icon for the following options:

  • Go to folder: Go to the folder in which the file resides.
  • Rename: Rename a file or folder.
  • Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen.
  • Details: View file or folder details.

My Files Options

  • Touch Search icon, and then enter search criteria.
  • Touch Storage icon to view memory information for your device and memory card.
  • Touch View Mode to change the view mode.
  • Touch Create folder icon, enter a name for the folder, and then touch OK.

Adding Shortcuts to Folders

Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favorite folders.

  • Select a folder and touch Menu icon > Add to Favorite folders.

Adding FTP Server Shortcuts to the Device

Add an FTP server shortcut in Favorite folders.

  • Touch Menu icon > Add FTP, enter details for the FTP server, and then touch Done.

Netflix

  • Watch TV shows and movies, streaming from Netflix.

Note: This app requires a Netflix membership.

  • Touch Netflix icon.

Note
This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tab Pros; including Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2

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I am a freelance programmer and tech enthusiast. In my spare time, I contribute to this website.

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