In Windows it is very easy to create folders, they are also very important if we want to have our Desktop and other directories organized. But, in Android the thing is a little different and we must pay a little more attention to create new folders. However, thanks to this step by step guide how to create folders on your Android device, so you can better organize your files.
Get ready to learn how to better order your photos, songs, videos and other file types on your mobile device. We are going to explain it to you step by step, but keep in mind that you can use applications to explore your files and create folders as well. Let's start then, let's not waste any more time.
The easiest way to create folders on your mobile
This is the best way to ccreate a folder on your mobile device. But, it is not to save files precisely, but applications. To do so you just have to follow these steps:
- Go to the Desktop screen.
- Long press on an app you want to add to a folder.
- Now hover that app on top of another.
- A folder with both apps will be created automatically. Try to save more apps in this newly created folder just by dragging them inside.
In this new folder you can save your social media appssuch as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Instagram. You can also create a folder to save your games, which is highly recommended so that you have everything organized.
There is no doubt that these folders will make the desktop of your mobile device much tidier and you will be able to get everything easily. The truth is that it is a great option and best of all, how long do you take creating this folder? Just a few seconds, so give it a try.
Create folders for your files
Most likely, you have come here to learn how to create a folder for your files. If so, then we will explain how you are going to do it. First of all, keep in mind that you need a "file manager", it's like a folder explorer on your mobile. Usually, on Android you get it by accessing the “File Manager” app which is like a folder, but starts as an app. Note that this is not the download manager.
There are many file explorers in play store which may be more useful, but consume more space on your mobile. Although, there is one that is very good and is not "harmful" for your Android, even some phones with this OS have it by default in the main installation, it is Google Files. However, here we explain how to use the default.
How to use your Android's main file explorer to create folders:
- First start the file explorer. Previously we told you that it is called “File Manager”, but it may be possible that on your device it is “Downloads”.
- If your device has a latest version of Android, then you will be able to see all kinds of options such as Audio, video, Images, Apps, Downloads, etc. In these options are “grouped” all files by their format type, i.e. music with music, pictures with pictures, video with videos, etc., no matter where they are actually located. Be that as it may, these options are not of interest to you, you must select “All Files”.
- Choose "Internal storage" or "External Storage”. Your selection depends on where you want to create the folder, in the internal space of the mobile or a removable memory.
- Then, you will be able to see all the folders you have in the selected directory. Navigate to a directory in which you specifically want to create the folder, or choose to create a new one. So, select the three points that are at the top, on the right.
- Several options will appear, select “Create folder".
- Place the name that your new folder will have and click on “To accept".
Ready! The folder will now be created and you can start saving files inside it. Remember that you can enter this new folder and create other folders. For example, you can create a folder called “Documents” and within that parent folder, you can create two more folders, one called “University" and another "Worked", so that you can separate the work documents with those of the university.
On the other hand, you also have the option of creating a "Personal" folder so that you have your personal documents and they are not combined with the others, so everything is in its place.
How to move files to a new folder
Now that you have created the folder, it's time to start moving files inside of her. Let's see how you can do it, yes, before starting, keep in mind that it is important that you know where these files are located.
- Go to the address where you have the file to copy.
- Keep pressed the file and several options will appear.
- Choose "MOVER".
- Choose the folder that you have created to move the file, once they are inside it, click on "Move" and you will have your file there.
Important notes:
- When you select the folder in which you will move the file, you will be browsing among all the folders. So it's important that you remember where it is. Therefore, when creating it, try to do it in a main directory, that is, in the first address of your local storage unit (mobile space) or in that of the removable SD.
- It is also important to mention that you can copy the file instead of moving it. This is very useful if you only want to make a copy to put it on a removable memory. But, if you make copies of your files within the same storage unit, then you will be occupying your mobile with duplicate files, which are not really necessary. This could make your mobile much slower.
- Additionally, you can select multiple files in a folder to copy or move them to the new folder you created.
Use other file browsers?
While is true that, In previous versions of Android, the file explorer was a bit "obnoxious" with the user, it is now much more useful. Really, with this "File Manager" we have things a little easier. For example, we can access the files by the type of formats regardless of whether they are in different folders, which is an advantage.
Likewise, there are good file browsers in the Play Store that are not bad at all and can give us more options. Pro, if you only care about creating folders, then maybe your Android's default file explorer is enough.