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Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro
Move Media Files to / from Computer

2026-10-15 11:16:53.875

Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro
Move Media Files to / from Computer

Moving files to an SD card frees up storage space and helps your Pixel 6 / 6 Pro 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 Pixel 6 / 6 Pro to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
  2. If prompted to allow access to your data, tap
    Allow
    .
    1. If necessary, touch and hold the
      Status bar
      then drag to the bottom.
    2. From the list of notifications, locate then tap the
      Android system icon
      (e.g., Charging this device via USB, Image transfer, etc.).
    3. Select
      File transfer / Android Auto
      .
  3. From your computer, open File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
  4. Using File Explorer or Windows Explorer, navigate:
    Pixel 6
    Internal shared storage
    .
  5. 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.