How to remove apps from folder on android

On your phone, you can usually find your files in the Files app

Important:

• Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
• Some of these steps require you to tap the screen.
• Call captioning only works on Pixel phones.

Find & open files

1. Open your phone's Files app
   
   . Learn where to find your apps.
2. Your downloaded files will show.
3. To open a file, tap it.

Delete files

Share, print, save to Drive & more

Share files

1. Touch and hold the file.
2. Tap Share
   
   .

Do other actions, like printing or adding to Google Drive

1. To open a file, tap it.
2. At the top right, look for more options. If needed, tap More
   
   .

Find music, movies & other content

You can download files like music, movies, or books in various apps. To find that content, go to the app where you downloaded it. For example, learn how to find videos downloaded in the Google Play Movies & TV app.

Transfer files to a computer

When you connect your phone to a computer by USB cable, open the computer's "Downloads" folder to find the files that are on your phone. Learn how to move files between your computer and your phone.

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How do I take an app out of a folder on Android? 

1. Tap on the folder.
2. Tap and Hold the app you want to remove from the folder.
3. Drag the app out of the folder.

How do I move an app from a folder to my home screen? 

Long-press on the app’s icon until a menu pops up.

1. Tap the “Add to Home Screen” button from the context menu.
2. The application will be moved and placed on your home screen automatically.

How do I ungroup apps on Android? 

To un-merge the icons in it, tap on it once, then long press and drag any one icon out of the folder, and place it somewhere else.

How do I move an app out of a group? 

Long press on the icon you want to move and slide it out of the folder; the folder will disappear and you can let go. It will then move to match how you have the apps organized (alphabetical, etc).