This wikiHow teaches you how to open a file saved to your iCloud or a local mobile folder on your iPhone.

Steps

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Tap the Browse tab on the bottom-right. This button looks like a gray folder icon on a navigation bar at the bottom. It will open a list of all your available file locations.
  3. 3
    Tap the location where your files are saved. You can access your iCloud Drive, Recently Deleted and other local folders here.
  4. 4
    Find and tap the file you want to open. This will open the selected file in its default application.
    • If your file is stored on the cloud, tapping will download it before opening.
    • If the file is stored locally, you'll immediately open it.

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Article SummaryX

1. Open the Files app.
2. Tap Browse on the bottom-right.
3. Tap your file's location.
4. Find and tap your file.

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