MicroSD cards also count as their own memory partition. Devices that ship with Android 7. Your microSD card, if applicable, will also appear mounted under this user accessible data partition, which you can also access via PC or a file app. This is different for root users though. Even so, we still need to be careful about what we do in this sector, as certain apps can rely on data saved here and deleting or moving it can cause system instability.
To do this, phones with Android Marshmallow or Nougat installed come with their own file manager that can access this full partition. Some phones on older versions of Android may or may not include their own file explorer, depending on the OEM. Alternatively, there are plenty of third-party applications available on the Play Store that can do the same thing. Pro tip: you might want to clean up your Downloads folder from time to time to avoid running out of space on your SD card.
This is the method that should work for most Android devices out there. Opening the app will take you straight to your downloads folder without the need to search anywhere else for the downloaded files. Another way to get to the Downloads folder is by using a file manager for Android, much like you would use on your Mac or PC to find files.
Some Android devices will have a file manager already pre-installed, usually on older versions of Android. My go-to file manager for Android is Total Commander. Many apps have their own download settings.
Case in point: WhatsApp by default downloads images and videos to your phone and keeps them in its own folder. You may be able to change where files are downloaded by default to keep everything more organized on your device.
There are a variety of Android file managers to use. However, a highly popular and useful option is X-plore File Manager. The dual-pane feature makes it a personal favorite. The menu on the right includes a Find feature. I also love that search tips are included in the search box. Enter part of your file name and locate your file in seconds.
The notification looks like a checkmark. This is an easy way to see where your downloads are stored by default. Connect your Android device to your computer with a USB cable, and within a few seconds, you should see a prompt appear offering to show you the contents of the device you connected. Click on the one that allows you to see the contents of your Android device. Click on the Phone option and scroll down until you find the Downloads folder. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group.
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