See how to download, delete, share, pause, rename a file on Google Chrome browser on Android phone.

See how to download, delete, share, pause, rename file on Google Chrome browser on an Android phone. By India Today Web Desk: Google Chrome is a web browser. One can surf the internet using Google Chrome. It can be easily downloaded from the Play Store on an Android device. A user can download files or images on an Android device. The downloaded files can be saved safely in your default download location. See the steps to download, save, pause, or delete a file or image on an Android phone.

How to download a file?

Step 1: Open the Chrome application on your Android phone or tablet. Step 2: Go to the webpage where you have to download a file. Step 3: Now, touch and hold the file or image that you have to download. Step 4: Then, tap download link or download image.

• Tap download icon on some video and audio files.

Step 5: In case you want to see all the files, then open the downloads application.

How to pause or cancel a download?

Step 1: Open the Chrome application on your Android phone or tablet. Step 2: Go at the top right, then tap more icon (three vertical dots). Step 3: Tap on downloads.

• In case your address bar is located at the bottom, then scroll up on the address bar.
• And tap downloads icon.

Step 4: See next to the file that is being downloaded, and tap pause or cancel icon.

How to share downloaded files?

Step 1: Open the Chrome application on your Android phone or tablet. Step 2: Go at the top right, then tap more icon (three vertical dots). Step 3: Tap on downloads.

• In case your address bar is located at the bottom, then scroll up on the address bar.
• And tap downloads icon.

Step 4: Now, to share a file, tap on more icon represented with three dots. Step 5: Then, tap share. Step 6: If you need to share more than one file, then touch & hold the files you want to share. Step 7: And tap share icon.

How to delete downloaded files?

Step 1: Open the Chrome application on your Android phone or tablet. Step 2: Go at the top right, then tap more icon (three vertical dots). Step 3: Tap on downloads.

• In case your address bar is located at the bottom, then scroll up on the address bar.
• And tap downloads icon.

Step 4: Now, to share a file, tap on more icon represented with three dots. Step 5: Then, tap delete icon. Step 6: If you need to delete more than one file, then touch & hold the files you want to delete. Step 7: And tap delete icon.

How to rename downloaded files?

Step 1: Open the Chrome application on your Android phone or tablet. Step 2: Go at the top right, then tap more icon (three vertical dots). Step 3: Tap on downloads.

• In case your address bar is located at the bottom, then scroll up on the address bar.
• And tap downloads icon.

Step 4: Now, to rename a file, tap on more icon represented with three dots. Step 5: Then, tap the rename icon. Step 6: Now, you can enter a new name for your file. (Source: Google Chrome help) Read: Staying connected while working from home just got easier with these seven Made in India tools Read: How to manage password in Google Chrome: All you need to know Read: How to change UPI ID in Google Pay: Step-by-step guide Google Chrome is the most secure and popular internet browser app for any operating systems, especially for Android. If you still don’t have chrome as your browser, you can download it through here: 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 Bar
• Google Chrome App
• Enter URL
• Using 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. Open notification bar

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. Notification list

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. Download page 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. Open Chrome app

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. Open Chrome settings

Step 3: Open the Download Page

After tapping the three-dotted button, you’ll see a dropdown menu and look for Downloads. Open download in Chrome

Step 4: View Download Page

Then, it will show you the download page of chrome where you’ll find your downloads listed by date. Download page in Chrome

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. Open Chrome app

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. Chrome address bar

Step 3: View Downloads

Downloads list in Chrome 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: Download Manager on Google Play

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. Download Manager details

Step 2: Wait for the Download

Wait for the app to finish downloading before you can install it. Installing Download Manager

Step 3: Open the App

• Once the app is installed. Open the app by tapping on the Open button.

Open Download Manager

• For first-time users of this app, it will show you the Privacy Policy page of the App. Press OK to continue.

App’s Privacy policy

• 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.

Allow app access

• Then, there you go! It will show you a complete list of downloaded files in your device through its default download location.

View downloaded files

FAQs

Where can I download Android apps?

You can download and install Android apps by going through your Google Play app or type play.google.com on the address bar of your browser.

Can I clear downloaded apps on Chrome?

How can I change the download location?

You can change your download location by opening the app. Tap on the three-dotted button on the top right corner. Tap on Downloads. Tap on the gear icon. Then, tap Ask where to save files.

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!

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Jagdish is an Android troubleshooter who loves talking tech and discussing technology’s impact on humanity. He is passionate about writing and fond of technology—with a zeal for Android problem-solving. When Jag isn’t writing or discussing tech and marketing, he’ll be smashing cricket balls or shooting hoops on the basketball court.

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