topic Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue) in Tablets

My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

KoMo — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:26:36 GMT

Hi,

#has any one seen a blue my files app in the S9 tablet before? I stumbled upon the blue app accidentally while sharing some files through nearby share and found that the blue app offers some more functionalities than the defaul yellow my files app. The problem is that I can't find it in the apps list and cant put it on my home screen. anyone knows where to find that app or how to intentionally open it?

Thanks!

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

mbrett — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 05:30:47 GMT

Found this on reddit: The shortcut to this app can be added using Nova Launcher by adding it to your home screen as an "Activity". And yes, it does open as a regular app this way.

Activities/Files/com.android.documentsui.files.FilesActivity

Just did this myself so I know it works. You can also use it to view bug reports and system traces (for devs), and to see what's in the Android/data folder.

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

KoMo — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:38:55 GMT

man it was driving me crazy! thanks a million. I took your solution and also tried another launcher than Nove. Using "Activity Laucher", I managed to add the files app to my Samsung Home Screen, not just Nova's

Thanks again, appreciate your support!

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

Joecarvoo — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:02:33 GMT

Hello Guys!

Solved this problem, jus reinstalling the oficial apk, link below
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/files-6/files-6-15-release/files-15-android-apk-download/download/?key=7bce34c5363de96ce8a9d7a32c6e5638b7bd219b&forcebaseapk=true

is the official apk from system, install and open, the system will be reset the defaut files manager automatically.

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

三星账户 — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:10:34 GMT

Thanks for sharing! !

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

Zipbag12 — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:07:38 GMT

Hi i have the same query about the blue folder app as opposed to the yellow one. I tried to download something to my yellow folder app but it didn't work. Could it be on the blue one and how do i open it please? I have a samsungS23. Surely i don't need to download another app to use this Blue folder/files app ???

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

Emredeniz — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:58:42 GMT

has any one seen a blue my files app in the S9 tablet before? I stumbled upon the blue app accidentally while sharing some files through nearby share and found that the blue app offers some more functionalities than the defaul yellow my files app. The problem is that I can't find it in the apps list and cant put it on my home screen. anyone knows where to find that app or how to intentionally open it?

Thanks!

Re: My Files app (Yellow & Blue)

Thop10 — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:50:04 GMT

I accidentally found the solution on how to add it back to Samsung homenscreen. Just uninstall the update I'm using A56 5g. I don't know if we'll work on your devices.