File manager, About file manager, Switching between storage types – HTC One E8 User Manual

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Moving apps to the storage card doesn't back up the apps. If you do a factory reset, your phone
loses the apps. You'll need to reinstall them.

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When you remove the storage card and insert it in another phone, the apps on the storage card
won't be installed automatically to the other phone. You'll need to reinstall them.

File Manager

About File Manager

Use the File Manager app to browse and organize your files and folders on your phone storage and
storage card.

You can also browse for files and folders on your external USB storage device when you have it
connected to your phone. For details, see

Types of storage

on page 114.

Switching between storage types

1. Open the File Manager app.

2. Swipe left or right to switch to a file storage where you want to browse or organize your files.

Searching for files

1. In File Manager, tap

.

2. In the search box, enter a few characters of the filename. Matching filenames from the root

and subfolders are then displayed.

3. Tap a file to open it.

Sorting your files

1. In File Manager, tap > Sort.

2. Choose how you want to sort your files and folders.

Copying or moving files

1. In File Manager, browse for the file or folder.

2. Select items to copy or move.

3. Tap Copy or Move to.

4. Press

, and then browse for the folder where you want to copy or move the files.

Or tap > Create folder to create a new folder.

5. Tap Paste.

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Storage and files

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