If you’re having trouble downloading files from Chrome, there are a few things you can try to fix the issue. Here are 10 ways to fix Chrome not downloading files on Android.
Every day, tons of files are downloaded from the Internet, from applications, images, videos, and audio files to plain text files. If you get an error message in Chrome when you try to download files, this guide is for you. In this post, you will learn how to fix Google Chrome download issues.
Whether the download can’t start or the download automatically pauses, we’ll help you solve the problem with 10 proven methods. So let’s get started without delay.
Table of ContentsHow to Fix Google Chrome Not Downloading Files on Android
Before going through the tutorial, make sure you are using the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your Android smartphone. You can install the latest update by going to the Play Store > app and > Google Chrome update. Updating Google Chrome to the latest version can also fix the download issue if the previous version of Google Chrome is causing the problem.
By default, Google Chrome saves all files in your phone’s default browser. However, if Google Chrome is unable to access the folder, it may be difficult to download files using Google Chrome. To fix this, you can simply change the download location in Google Chrome.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your smartphone and click the three-dot menu.
Step 2: Now select Downloads (4th option) from the list of options
Step 3: On the download page, tap the gear icon at the top of the settings and select the location for downloads. You can also enable the location prompt every time you want to download a file with Google Chrome.
With the latest Android versions, apps need permission to access various sensors on your smartphone, such as the camera, location, and storage. If you have accidentally denied permission to the memory, Google Chrome will not be able to access the memory and complete downloads. To fix this, you can simply enable the storage permissions on Android.
Step 1: Open your smartphone and locate Google Chrome. Long press on the app and tap the info (i button).
Step 2: Look for the “Permissions” tab and tap on it.
Step 3: Now you will see the list of permissions that the Google Chrome browser has access to. You can select the storage permission and click “Allow” if it is disabled.
Step 4: Now, continue your downloads in Google Chrome. This should fix the problem. If not, you can use the other methods in this guide.
With the latest version of Android, you can easily disable network access when the app is running in the background or completely closed. To fix this, you can remove the background data restriction for Chrome.
Step 1: Open your smartphone, find Google Chrome, long-press on the app, and tap the info icon
Step 2: Now go to background data and turn on background data at the bottom.
Step 3: This should allow background data for Google Chrome when the app is downloading files in the background.
If there isn’t enough storage to download files, Google Chrome automatically terminates the downloads or doesn’t even start downloading. To fix this issue, you can simply free up space on your device.
There are several ways to free up space. Here are some tips:
Uninstall unused apps: Go through your apps and uninstall any that you no longer use or need. This will free up storage space on your device.
Clear cache and data: Go to your device’s settings, then to “Storage” or “Storage & USB,” and look for the option to clear cache and data. This will remove unnecessary files that are taking up storage space.
Move apps to the SD card: If your device has an SD card slot, you can move some apps to the card to free up space on your device’s internal storage. Go to your device’s settings, then to “Apps & Notifications,” and select the app you want to move. There you should see the “Move to SD card” option.
Delete old photos and videos: Go through your camera roll and delete any photos and videos that you no longer need.
