Find the right file
when you need it.
The Files app keeps all
of your files from iCloud
and other cloud storage services
in one handy place.
Here's how to use it.
When you open the Files app,
you might see Recents first.
This screen gives you
quick access
to files you've recently opened.
To access all of your files,
tap Browse
at the bottom of your screen.
Let's take a look at Locations
in the left sidebar.
Locations are cloud storage
services like iCloud Drive,
where your PDFs, photos,
and documents are stored.
iCloud Drive will automatically
appear in Locations,
but you can also
add your other cloud services
like Google Drive
or Dropbox, too.
To do that, you'll need
to download the apps
for those services
and sign into your account.
Look in the description below
if you need more help.
Once you have
these apps downloaded, tap Edit,
and you'll see a list of
your apps that work with Files.
Tap the slider next to the
cloud service you want to add...
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...and tap Done.
To stay organized, you can
sort your documents into folders
if your cloud service
supports them.
To create a new folder,
select a location.
We'll use iCloud Drive.
Then swipe down slightly
within the app window
and tap the folder icon.
Now name the folder
and tap Done.
To add some files to a folder,
drag one file,
then tap another file
to collect it,
and drag them into the folder.
And you can add a folder
to your Favorites list
by dragging it to the sidebar.
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Some files might
feature a cloud icon,
which means that the file
is not currently on your device.
If you want to access the file
for offline use, tap the file.
The file will begin to download,
and it will open when complete.
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Go back to the Files app
when you're done.
Deleted something recently
that you actually need?
You can recover recently deleted
files and folders
if your cloud service
supports this feature.
Just tap Recently Deleted,
touch and hold the file or
folder you want to retrieve...
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...and tap Recover.
And that's the Files app!
Now you'll be able to find
all your important documents
in one place.
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