How Do I Delete Downloads From My Phone?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. On your Android device, open Files by Google .
  2. At the bottom, tap Clean .
  3. On the “Delete downloaded files” card, tap Select files.
  4. Select the files you want to delete.
  5. At the bottom, tap Delete .
  6. On the confirmation dialog, tap Delete .

How do I find my downloads on this phone?

You can find your on your Android device in your My Files app (called File Manager on some phones), which you can find in the device's App Drawer . Unlike iPhone, app downloads are not stored on the home screen of your Android device, and can be found with an upward swipe on the home screen.

How do I delete downloads on my Android phone?

  1. On your Android device, open Files by Google .
  2. At the bottom, tap Clean .
  3. On the “Delete downloaded files” card, tap Select files.
  4. Select the files you want to delete.
  5. At the bottom, tap Delete .
  6. On the confirmation dialog, tap Delete .

Can I clear my Downloads folder?

A. If you have already added the programs to your computer, you can delete the old installation programs piling up in the Downloads folder . Once you have run the installer files, they just sit dormant unless you need to reinstall the program you downloaded.

How do I delete Downloads on my iPhone?

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap iPhone/iPad Storage.
  4. Under “Recommendations,” tap Review Downloaded Videos.
  5. To delete a video from your device, swipe leftwards across it in the list, then tap the Delete button.

Where is the download folder on an Android phone?

Look in the Downloads folder

You can find the Downloads folder using a third-party file manager, but each Android phone also has its stock file manager app that you can equally well use. On stock Android, this app is just called “Files.” Simply open it then tap “Downloads” to access the Downloads folder.

Where are recently downloaded files on iPhone?

  1. Tap the Files app.
  2. Tap an option under Locations to explore your iPhone's downloads. Or, you can use the Search bar at the top of the screen to quickly search for the file or image.

How do you delete a download?

  1. Open the Files app and select the Downloads category. Tap and hold the files you want to delete to select them. Tap the Trash icon.
  2. Android asks if you're sure you want to delete the selected files. Confirm that you do.
  3. Note: You can also use the Files app to delete unwanted images, videos, audio, and more.

Will clearing my Downloads delete anything?

What happens when you clear your downloads folder? One of the effects of clearing your downloads folder is that it clears up space on your computer . Downloading files takes up your computer's storage space. Clearing up your folders creates more storage space for future file downloads.

Why can't I delete files from my Downloads?

If you don't have the proper rights (or permissions) for a file or folder, you can't delete it . If you didn't create the file, you might not be able to delete it, even if it is stored in the Public folder. If that's the case, you need to ask the owner of the file to delete it.

How do you delete downloads on iCloud?

  1. Open iCloud.com in a browser.
  2. Log in with your Apple ID.
  3. Click “iCloud Drive.”
  4. To delete a folder, select it and then click the Delete icon.
  5. To delete files, double-click a folder.
  6. Hold down CTRL while clicking each file.
  7. Select the Delete icon.

Where are Downloads on my Samsung phone?

All downloaded files on Samsung phones – and tablets – are located inside the My Files application . To locate My Files, open your app drawer and either manually locate it by scrolling or performing a search using Samsung's built-in search bar. To explore your downloaded files, simply open My Files and select Downloads.

What folder are iPhone files in?

The Files app, introduced in iOS 11, is the central repository for all of the files services with apps on your iPhone and iPad , like iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and many more. It lets you open documents, photos, videos, and audio from any compatible app from a single point on your device.

How do I find hidden files on my iPhone?

Open Photos and tap the Albums tab. Scroll down and look for the Hidden album under Utilities . If you're on an iPad, you might need to tap the sidebar icon in the upper-left corner, then scroll down until you see the Hidden album under Utilities.

What is the Files app on my iPhone?

Apple's Files app lets you view and access files stored on online services, such as iCloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive , all in one place. You can also view your files directly on your iPhone or iPad and run a variety of commands on them.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.