How to View Files on iOS Devices from Your PC with Files United

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch the App Store.

   Tap the App Store on your iPhone or iPad to launch it.
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   Step 2: Search for the Files United app.

   Type in “Files United” on the search field and tap the magnifying glass icon to begin the search. , Locate and select the correct app from the results.
   
   Tap the “Install” button to download and install Files United onto your iOS device. , Locate the app on your iPhone or iPad.
   
   It has an app icon of a folder.
   
   Tap on it to launch it., Scroll through the menu and tap on “Add connection.” This will display all connections possible with the app. , Swipe down the list of connections and look for “Wi-Fi Connect.” Tap on it, and you will be brought to the Wi-Fi Connect screen where there’s a single option for “Enable.” Tap the toggle button to enable the function.
   
   Wi-Fi Connect allows you to connect to Files United from your computer’s web browser, as long as you’re using the same Wi-Fi hotspot or access point. , Once Wi-Fi Connect is enabled, it will display an IP address.
   
   Take note of this., Launch any web browser on your computer and go to the IP address you got from Step 3 of Part
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   The contents of Files United from your iPhone or iPad will be displayed on the web browser once the IP address loads. , Navigate through the folders by clicking on them.
   
   Click on a file to view it directly from the web browser.
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   Step 3: Download Files United.

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   Step 4: Launch Files United.

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   Step 5: Add a network connection.

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   Step 6: Enable Wi-Fi Connect.

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   Step 7: Note the IP address.

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   Step 8: Visit the IP address.

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   Step 9: View a file.

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