Here's how to transfer pictures, videos or music files between your Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Galaxy S23 Ultra and a computer.
Only unprotected video / music files can be transferred using this method.
If using a Macintosh
® computer, additional software is required in order to
transfer files.
If prompted to allow access to your data, tap
Allow
.
If necessary, touch and hold the
Status bar
(at the top) then drag to the bottom.
The image below is an example.
If necessary, tap the notification to expand it.
Select
Transferring files
.
Selected when a blue dot is present.
From your computer, open File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
Using the computer keyboard, press the
Windows+E
(

+E)
keys
.
Alternatively, right-click
Start
then click 'Open Windows Explorer' or 'File Explorer'.
Using File Explorer or Windows Explorer, navigate: .
Galaxy S23 is listed under the 'Devices and drives' section of 'This PC'.
Device name reflects your device model (e.g., Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra) or its customized name.
Some folders that may contain files on the device include:
DCIM\Camera
Download
Movies
Pictures
Music
For an alternate media management solution, check out
Verizon Cloud.