How to transfer Files in Android with a Keyboard Dock

Description: A guide on transferring files from a flash drive to a tablet with an Android Operating System.

  1. Attach the keyboard to the tablet and plug in a flash drive. A message saying a USB device has been connected will appear on the bottom right hand corner.
  2. Open File Manager.
    Android File Manager Icon
  3. Touch the USB Device on the Left Side.
    USB Disc Icon in Android File Manager
  4. Select the files and/or folders being copied by touching the empty Checkbox. If files are inside of a folder and the whole folder is not being copied, open the folder to select individual files by touching the name of the folder. A folder, named Micro Center, will be used as an example.
    Selected Files in Android File Manager
  5. Touch Copy at the top. You will receive a confirmation of the copy at the bottom of the screen. An example is shown below.
    Android Options, Copy
  6. Select the Tablet by touching Internal Storage on the left pane.
    Android File Manager, Internal Storage
  7. The files/folders can be copied anywhere on the tablet. New folders can be created by touching Add Folder. Open a folder by touching the preferred folder's name.
    Android File Manager, Add Folder
  8. When the location where the files will be transferred is open, touch Paste.
    Android Options, Paste
  9. The files will now be transferred onto the tablet. Shown below the example Micro Center folder now appears in Internal Storage.
    Android File Manager, Folders

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