How to Manage Files on iOS and Android

One of the changes that we've seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both give you easy access to it so you can manage your files similar to how you would on Windows or macOS.

It reflects a few gradual changes in the phones that we carry around with us, including increasing amounts of onboard storage space, increasingly complex apps, and increasingly sophisticated operating systems. Links with cloud storage platforms are also now more common than ever, which adds to the need for local file management tools.

While there are several file managers to use, particularly on Android, we're going to focus on the tools that come built into Android and iOS, and what you can do with them. Besides giving you a better idea of ...