My files downloads on my phone android

Whether you downloaded an image you want to share or a document you need to sign, files can and do go missing on our smartphones. A reflex swipe of that download notification and you may struggle to find your file again.

Don’t worry. It’s still there somewhere, and we'll show you how to find it on an iPhone or an Android phone.

You might also want to check out some Hidden iPhone Tricks or Android Settings You May Not Know About.

How to Find Downloads on an iPhone

It’s easy to find your downloaded files on an iPhone.

1. Open the Files app.
2. There’s a good chance it will be listed right there under Recents.
3. If you don’t see it, tap Browse at the bottom right.
4. Select the Downloads option.
5. If you don’t see Downloads listed, look in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone.

You can also search for individual files if you know its name.

Here’s how:

1. Open your Files app.
2. Tap the bar at the top that says Search.
3. Type in part or all of the file name.

How to Find Downloads on an Android Phone

Most Android phones have an

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