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Everything you download from the internet is saved in the same place: in the Downloads folder in memory, which fills up as more content downloads. Do you want to access that folder to free up space or open a photo you don't know? Those where the downloads or "downloads" are located.

Every time you download any file, photo or video using your Android mobile phone, the said content is saved to a specific location in the phone memory: in the "Downloads" or "Downloads" folder. After accessing this folder, you can open the downloaded file to play it and even install it if it is an APK file, you can use the tools on your phone or bet on Google Play apps.

Use your mobile file manager

In general, all Android devices usually come with a file manager. This tool allows you to enter your phone's memory to see what it has saved and also opens the door to run it directly or delete it. This app has different names, it will all depend on your phone's brand name, but it usually works the same way: just like the file explorer on your computer.

When you download anything from the Internet using your mobile phone, what you download is saved in the "Downloads" or "Downloads" folder (you can find it under both names). The folder is located at the root of the store and allows you to not only view the content, but also delete or move it. All these actions are offered by the file manager.

To open your downloads folder and access everything you've downloaded, follow these steps:

If you click on an image, it will open in your phone's gallery, just like a movie; if it's a song, it will play in the player, and if it's an APK file, it will run in the package installer to install it on Android. when you want to delete an item, hold down the button until the edit menu appears (or click the three menu items). Then click "Delete".

Download the file explorer

All mobile phones usually come with their own browser, but it may be possible that your Android doesn't have one or you just don't like how it works, in which case we recommend you download the files from Google (maybe you even installed them on your mobile).

Google files

After installing the files, just follow these steps to access the download folder:

Files by Google is an excellent file explorer, it's also perfect for cleaning Android and even sending files and apps to other people. It's one of the best options if you want to manage your downloads folder and the rest of your phone storage.

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