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Adding a folder

7Z Getting started Visual guide · 6 steps
In this guide 6 steps

  1. Overview

    Add a folder when you want 7Z to open a USB drive, an SD card, or just one folder instead of all your files.

  2. Step 1

    On Home, tap Add a folder. It's the last item in the Storage section.

    Step 1: On Home, tap Add a folder.

  3. Step 2

    Android's folder picker opens in your phone's internal storage. Android won't let you choose the top of a storage or the Download folder itself.

    Step 2: Android's folder picker opens in your phone's internal storage.

  4. Step 3

    Open the folder you want, for example Documents. To use an SD card or USB drive, open the menu in the picker and choose it from the list.

    Step 3: Open the folder you want, for example Documents.

  5. Step 4

    Tap Use this folder, then tap Allow.

    Step 4: Tap Use this folder, then tap Allow.

  6. Step 5

    The folder now shows on Home under Storage. 7Z can open everything in it, including files you add later.

    Step 5: The folder now shows on Home under Storage.

  7. Step 6

    Need a reminder later? Tap the question mark next to Add a folder to see these steps in 7Z.

    Step 6: The in-app guide for adding a folder.

  8. To stop 7Z from opening the folder, see the guide Removing a folder.