How to View Hidden Files on Your Mobile Device from a PC

Learn how to access hidden files on your mobile via PC quickly and easily with our step-by-step guide.

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Connect your mobile to the PC via USB. Open File Explorer and enable the option to view hidden files by going to the 'View' tab and checking 'Hidden items'. This will allow you to see hidden files on your mobile device from your PC, assuming the device is set to file transfer mode.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I find hidden files on my Android device using PC? Connect your Android using a USB cable, open File Explorer, enable ‘Hidden items’ in the ‘View’ tab, and access your files.
  2. What is file transfer mode on mobile devices? File transfer mode allows your mobile device to communicate with a PC, enabling file accessibility between the two.
  3. Why can't I see my hidden files on my mobile? Ensure that hidden files visibility is enabled on your PC and that your device is in file transfer mode.

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