Fixing: Google Chrome Not Downloading Files on Android

Google Chrome's native download feature is very practical. Anything we want to download from the internet can be done easily. Chrome and other browsers may have trouble downloading files, though. On your Android phone, are you experiencing the same problem? Learn how to fix the download issue with Android's Google Chrome.

When attempting to save something using Chrome, many people encounter the download stalled problem. The download keeps getting stuck on download paused or waiting for download status issues; thus, resuming it doesn't appear to help.

This article will explain how to solve Chrome on Android that won't download files.

8 Methods To Fix The Issue

Verify The App Permissions For Chrome
Google Chrome needs a few permissions to operate on your phone like any other program. The browser might be unable to load pages or finish downloads if you've already denied Google Chrome any rights.
To verify Chrome's app permissions on Android:

1. Long-press the Google Chrome app icon, then select the info option from the pop-up menu.
2. Select Permissions.
3. Grant each permission individually.

Default Download Location Can Be Modified
All of the files are saved by Google Chrome the Downloads folder on your phone. Chrome might be unable to download your data if it can't find that folder for whatever reason. To check if it helps, you changing Chrome's default download location.

1. In Chrome, pick Downloads from the menu (three-dot icon) in the upper right corner.
2. From the screen that appears, tap the gear icon at the top to activate the Ask where to save files toggle. 
3. After that, each time you download a file in Chrome, you will be prompted for a download location.

Enabling background Data Use In Chrome
If the browser isn't allowed to use data in the background, your Chrome downloads on Android can stop or fail. You should disable Chrome's background data restriction in order to prevent this.

1. Press the info icon from the pop-up menu that appears by long-pressing the Google Chrome app icon.
2. Select Mobile data, then turn on the toggles next to Allow background data usage and Allow data consumption while Data Saver is active.

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Turn off Chrome's Battery Restrictions
Android restricts an app's ability to operate in the background when you enable battery constraints. If Chrome is the culprit, your downloads or website notifications can keep failing.

1. Open Chrome's app information to remove the battery restriction. 
2. From the screen that appears, select Unrestricted under Battery.

Modify The DNS Server
Your phone automatically connects to the DNS server that your Internet Service Provider provides (ISP). It's possible that these problems are being caused by downtime on your ISP's DNS server. To see if changing your DNS connection makes a difference, you can try it.

1. Tap the menu (three-dot icon) in Google Chrome and choose Settings.
2. Select Use secure DNS under Privacy and security.
3. Choose the Choose another provider option, then choose a different DNS service from the drop-down menu.

Clear Cache For Download Manager And Google Chrome
The browser builds up cache data when you use Chrome on your phone to explore the internet and download files to enhance efficiency. But if such data becomes faulty, it can harm browser operations and lead to issues. Fortunately, it's easy and risk-free to remove the data from the current Chrome cache. This is the procedure.

1. Launch the Settings application and select Apps. To select Chrome, scroll down and touch.
2. Select the Clear Cache option under Storage at the bottom.
3. The Download Manager app's cache data also has to be removed. Go back to the Apps page to do that. After that, tap the Filter and sort icon and turn on the Show system apps toggle.
4. Find Download Manager and press it.
5. Select the Clear cache option under Storage.

Temporary VPN Disable
Are you connected via a VPN? If so, you can have trouble downloading files because the VPN will try to send your material over several servers. Temporarily turn off your VPN connection and retry the download to rule out this scenario.

Eliminate Storage Space
Even while it might seem obvious, it's nevertheless important to check. Google Chrome may have problems saving files to your phone if your storage space is running low.

1. Go to Battery and device maintenance > Storage in the Settings app to check the amount of storage on your phone. 
2. Before attempting to download files again if your device is running low on storage space, delete some unused apps or files.

FAQS

1. How can I tell whether Chrome has downloaded a file or not?
   Open any File Manager and then the Downloads folder to see if the file has been downloaded. Open Chrome, select the 3-dot menu, and select Settings. Open Downloads from the bottom up now. Change the setting for "Ask when to save files."
   
   
2. How can I download files to my Android from a website?
   Whatever the situation, it is simple to accomplish. Go to the website where you wish to download a file using the Chrome web browser on your Android smartphone or tablet. Simply hold down the long-press key when selecting an image to start the download process. Select "Download Image" from the menu. At the bottom of the screen, the download progress will be visible.
   
   
3. Why can I not download apps to my Android phone?
   If your phone needs adequate storage, you will have trouble downloading from Chrome and other apps like the Google Play Store. So, verify the storage capacity. Go to Settings > Storage to do that.
   
   
4. How do I repair Google Chrome on Android not downloading files?
   Go to Apps in the Settings app on your phone. Go to All applications and select Chrome. The App info screen will then be displayed for you. Click Storage. Tap on Clear cache first after that. Start your phone over, then try downloading something.

Conclusion

We hope one of the methods mentioned above helped resolve the Chrome downloads on Android issue that kept pausing. You can attempt using different browsers, such as Samsung Internet or Opera, if the problem persists.