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Files disappearing after download

taiowa

Newbie
Dec 28, 2009
31
21
Texas
No matter what file manager I use, the apps that I've download are no where to be found just after I've downloaded them ontomy Galaxy Note 8 device. Shouldn't I be able to head straight into the downloads folder and it be there right at the top? I mean, at times they'll be there and most times they won't. o_O
 
How are you confirming those 'missing' files are actually being downloaded? Does whatever browser app you're using have an indicator on download progress or a menu showing the finished download folder content?
It might be more revealing to use a desktop/laptop browser to download your APKs and then just transfer them to your Note 8.
 
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How are you confirming those 'missing' files are actually being downloaded? Does whatever browser app you're using have an indicator on download progress or a menu showing the finished download folder content?
It might be more revealing to use a desktop/laptop browser to download your APKs and then just transfer them to your Note 8.

I have a security app called ESET and it tells me that the download was completed successfully and that there are no issues or viruses.
 
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