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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
Move Media Files to / from Computer

2026-10-02 18:50:44.686

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
Move Media Files to / from Computer

Here's how to transfer picture, video or music files between your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro and a computer.

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 8
    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.