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Google Pixel 6a
Move Media Files to / from Computer

2026-10-02 10:53:05.718

Google Pixel 6a
Move Media Files to / from Computer

Moving files to an SD card frees up storage space and helps your Pixel 6a run more efficiently.

Before you begin

For an alternate media management solution, check out Verizon Cloud.
If using a Macintosh® computer, additional software is required in order to transfer files.

Steps

  1. Connect your phone to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
    1. If necessary, touch and hold the
      Status Bar
       then drag to the bottom.
    2. Tap the
      Android system icon
       that reads Charging this device via USB.
    3. Tap
      File transfer / Android Auto
      .
  2. From your computer, open File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
  3. Using File Explorer or Windows Explorer, navigate:
    Pixel 6a
    Internal shared storage
    .
  4. Use the computer to copy media files between the applicable folder (e.g., DCIM/Camera, Download, Movies, etc.) on the device and the desired location on the computer's hard drive.