FILES APP - what files get saved there and where do they come from

I have no idea how to use this files app. Is this a way that I can see all the (word doc) files on my PC? that would be very helpful. What files get stored there? (there are a couple but I don't remember 'putting them there' as I dont know how to use this app and never have). I've looked at tutorials but they're not helpful. They talk about how to USE the app but dont answer my question as to how the files got there in the first place.

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 9:29 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2020 9:37 AM

The Files app is used to access files that you saved to iCloud Drive or to a 3rd party cloud service such as Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox etc.


You can save files on your PC to any of those cloud services if you want to access them from the Files app on your iPhone.


You may have already seen: Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The following may help regarding the cloud services:

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/

https://help.dropbox.com/

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Jan 21, 2020 9:37 AM in response to emtrivoli

The Files app is used to access files that you saved to iCloud Drive or to a 3rd party cloud service such as Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox etc.


You can save files on your PC to any of those cloud services if you want to access them from the Files app on your iPhone.


You may have already seen: Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The following may help regarding the cloud services:

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/

https://help.dropbox.com/

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