Creating New Folders in the My Files app
Last Update date : Sep 09. 2026
Want to have documents, videos, photos and audio files saved to a central location without having to switch between multiple folders? Simply move or copy them into a folder via the My Files app, once saved you can even add the folder to your home screen for easy access. Follow the below guide for step-by-step instructions.
Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further assistance, please click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.
Creating a Folder
1
Launch the My Files app
![Launch My Files app]()
2
Tap on Internal Storage
![Tap on Internal Storage]()
3
Tap on 
![Tap on 3 dots]()
4
Select Create folder
![Tap on create new folder]()
5
Name your folder then tap on Create
![Tap on create]()
Adding Files into a Folder
1
Once the folder has been created search for the document, video, photo or audio file you would like to add
![Select Docs]()
2
Long press the file to select
![Long press file to select]()
3
Tap on Move
![Tap on Move]()
4
Select Internal Storage
![Select Internal storage]()
5
Select your new folder
![Select new workout folder]()
6
Tap on Move here
![Select move here]()
Adding a Folder to the Home Screen
1
Open the Internal Storage folder
![Tap on Internal Storage]()
2
Long press the folder to select
![Long press folder]()
3
Select More
![Tap on more]()
4
Select Add to Home screen
![Tap on Add to home screen]()
5
Tap on Add
![Tap on Add]()
6
Once aded you will be able to view the folder on your Home screen
![Viewing folder on Home screen]()
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