If you love downloading files, then Google Chrome is probably the first app you would use to download. To help you find and manage your downloads in Chrome, we listed out the best and simplest methods. Downloading files on your mobile device usually happens within your internet browser. So, if you are using Chrome to download some files, then here are the four methods you can do:
Notification BarGoogle Chrome AppEnter URLUsing Download Manager App
Let’s start discussing each method and their step-by-step guide to see downloads in chrome for android.
Notification bar
Step 1: Check the notification
Tap on the notification bar at the top of your screen. Drag it down until it shows the list of notifications.
Step 2: Tap on the File
If your phone has some updates relating to other apps, it will be shown on a list. Look for the Chrome logo, a check mark, or an arrow pointing downward. If you can’t still find it, look for the one on the notifications list that has the filename you downloaded.
Step 3: Download the file
Tap on the filename or icon then waits for the chrome to pop-up. Then, there you will find your downloads in Chrome.
Google Chrome App
If you would like to see the file you downloaded days ago or if there’s no notification about your downloads. Then the best thing to do is to go through the download page of Chrome itself. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open Google Chrome
Open your Chrome app by going through your app list and tapping on the Chrome icon.
Step 2: Access Chrome Settings page
When you’re already in chrome, you can see the download page by tapping on the three-dotted button at the top-right corner of the app.
Step 3: Open the Download Page
After tapping the three-dotted button, you’ll see a dropdown menu and look for Downloads.
Step 4: View Download Page
Then, it will show you the download page of chrome where you’ll find your downloads listed by date.
Enter URL
Another not-so-popular way of viewing your downloads in chrome is by using a specific URL to go to the download page. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Open Google Chome
As usual, open your Chrome app by going through your app list and tap on the Chrome icon.
Step 2: Type the URL
Just like when you want to surf a certain website, type in chrome://downloads or chrome://download-internals/ on your address bar.
Step 3: View Downloads
After entering the given URL, tap Go or Enter then it will take you to the download page where you can see the list of your downloads and their status.
Using Download Manager App
This last method is very convenient if you have multiple downloads. There’s an app called Download Manager which makes it easy to manage downloads in your Android device. It shows all the downloads you have on your browsers including Chrome. You can download it through here:
Step 1: Download the App
Go through the above Google Play button to download the app. It will show you the app details and then tap on Install.
Step 2: Wait for the Download
Wait for the app to finish downloading before you can install it.
Step 3: Open the App
Once the app is installed. Open the app by tapping on the Open button.
For first-time users of this app, it will show you the Privacy Policy page of the App. Press OK to continue.
Another pop-up will show to ask your permission to let the app access your files. This will only show the first time you run the app. Press Allow.
Then, there you go! It will show you a complete list of downloaded files in your device through its default download location.
Final Thoughts
We all love downloading files, apps, music, videos or anything from our browsers. But, beware of untrusted websites or downloads that appear on your browser. Nowadays, it’s not only about harmful viruses that could damage the software of our devices that we should be wary of. There is also the risk of phishing or fraudulent apps or files that would attempt to steal personal or sensitive information that is saved in our devices. So, always be sure that whatever you download on your Android phone is safe from any malware. What’s your favorite way to download files on Android? Share in the comments below!
