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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Powers Built-In File Manager; Sorting, Searching, Copying, Sharing Files Possible, But Useless With Samsung Galaxy Models?

| Oct 14, 2015 02:53 AM EDT

Announcement comes from Google about the release of the Android Marshmallow, a revised mobile OS version, being packed with 11 new features that exhibits all time improvement in the era.

Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow has a built-in file manager. It was recently released to select Nexus devices and soon the new operating system will also be released to other Android-powered non-Nexus devices.

The OS brings a number of new features including an underrated built-in file manager, which has gone unnoticed by many users, WCCF Tech reported.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow users can access the built-in file manager by going straight to the device's Settings, then Storage. The USB should be selected next and then tap Explore.  This process will bring up Android 6.0 Marshmallow's file manager.

The Android 6.0 Marshmallow file manager will then allow users to sort, copy and share files. It also has a search function to allow users to look for a file with an unknown name.  Users can also delete files through the built-in file manager, Mobile Syrup reported.

However, the built-in file manager has a limited function.  It cannot rename files, create new folders and cut files. Third-party file manager has actually more function than the on-board one, although it still can be handy, especially if the handset has a MicroSD card on it.

Android-powered smartphones often include a MicroSD slot in order for users to expand their storage space, and the onboard file manager can be further utilized.  

Meanwhile, Nexus smartphones have taken out the MicroSD card slot on most of their flagship models and the same decision also was made by the Korean company Samsung.  Several of its 2015 models do not contain any card slot, which includes the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy Note Edge.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow built-in file manager, therefore, is useless with these devices.

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