You have downloaded to your phone Galaxy file and now you are wondering where did it go? If you do not know the location of the saved file, accessing it can be quite a problem, especially if you are in a hurry. But where to find downloaded files in Samsung is not difficult.
Access to any downloaded files depends on their type and how they were downloaded. Google Chrome or other web browsers usually store downloaded files in the Downloads folder in their internal storage. Applications store the downloaded data in a subfolder that they create in the "Android". This directory is not user-accessible, and you must grant special permissions to the file manager to access and modify the files and folders within it. So are movies or TV shows downloaded from Netflix or Disney + for offline viewing, they are not accessible outside of these applications.
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In some cases, apps may also create a folder in the root of the phone's internal storage to store the downloaded data. Regardless, in most cases you can access the downloaded files on your phone Galaxy access with a file manager – either a native app or a third-party app downloaded from Google Play.
How to find downloaded files on Samsung phone Galaxy
- Application My files it is pre-installed on all phones and tablets Galaxy by Samsung, so it is the easiest to use for these purposes. This file manager categorizes files according to their type, which of course also allows for faster access to the ones you're looking for.
- Open the application My files. This is typically found in the Samsung folder. If you're looking for a recently downloaded file, it should be visible right at the top.
- Select a category the download you are looking for. You can click on Images and you will find all the photos, screenshots and other visual material. Here you can also sort the results by name, date, type and size.
- Downloads from Chrome, including pages for offline browsing, can be found in the category section Downloaded items. You will also find content that has been shared using the feature QuickShare.
- If you have downloaded any installation files outside of Google Play, you can find them here under the icon APK. If needed, you can install them directly to your device from there.
- If you know the name of the file you're looking for but don't know where it's located, select at the top right magnifying glass icon for searching. There are also filters where you can search within a certain time period and by file type.
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You can also manually browse for files stored on your device's internal storage Settings -> Battery and device care -> Storage, where you can click on individual categories from images to videos and audio to documents. If your phone supports external storage, i.e. memory cards, it will also appear here.
