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Charles L.10
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Downloading music files to my phone.

I am trying to download music files to my Android phone so I can play them with a music app. I thought I had figured out a way on my old phone, but it does not seem to be working with my new model. I...
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Hannah
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3 years ago

Hey Charles L.10, would you mind tapping on the "..." (ellipsis) button next to the file you want to export and send us a screenshot of the options you see there?

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Charles L.10
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
I don't see a way to paste the screenshot into this reply box. Here are the options:
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  • Charles L.10's avatar
    Charles L.10
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago
    FYI I need to move a number of music files so I can load them with a program that will allow me to play them in sequence.
    • Hannah's avatar
      Hannah
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      3 years ago

      Thanks for checking! 

       

      So, to export the files to your device, you'll need to choose the "save to device" option. 

       

      From there, you can load them to your preferred program.

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        Charles L.10
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago
        But that works with only one file. If I select multiple songs I don't see that option.

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