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Seems like you were one year early. Files app was released in 2017. 9 years ago.
Before that you pretty much had to use iTunes to transfer stuff. Now you can just plug in USB and see all the data from files app.
You were able to use a usb and file transfer to a computer from dcim for many years before this. It was separated by folders based on the month the photo was taken.
Kinda hilarious how out of touch most are in this thread. But it’s expected here.
Yeah I recall that, I think I was able to purchase some app to do it wirelessly but the whole process was irritating AF. When I got ahold of an android tablet I was able to set up everything I wanted to do in like 15 minutes.