Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer May 9, 2024 at 3:10 a.m. PT Jack Wallen/ZDNET The default Android file manager is a serviceable app. It does what you need and not much more.

On Android, you can change the default apps around, if you prefer a third-party alternative to Google’s original choices. It’s not difficult to do, and it gives you a mobile experience that ...

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5. Resetting App Preferences If you encounter any issues changing the default messaging app, you can reset app preferences to start fresh: Open Settings: Go to the Settings app.

How to Change Default Apps on Android It's a fairly simple process to change which app opens a file automatically for you. When you tap a link or open a file, you're offered a choice of apps.

Choosing a new default payment app on Android 14 is an ordeal Luckily, that all changes today with Google dropping the first Android 15 beta, which moves the setting for changing your default ...