In most Android phones you can find your files/downloads in a folder called 'My Files' although sometimes this folder is in another folder called 'Samsung' located in the app drawer. You can also search your phone via Settings > Application Manager > All Applications.
How to find downloads on your Android device
- Open the Android app drawer by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
- Look for the My Files (or File Manager) icon and tap it.
- Inside the My Files app, tap "Downloads."
To review the items you've downloaded, open the Downloads app, which is found on the Apps screen. You'll see the list of downloads sorted by date. To view a download, choose it from the list. The appropriate app is then opened so you can view the download.
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- Open the Apps Tray.
- Open Downloads.
- Tap and hold a file to delete.
- Tap the trash can icon.
- Tap DELETE.
The Files by Google app is one of the best file manager apps for Android users. Once you've installed the app, you can find your downloaded files by selecting the Browse tab at the bottom of the app, then tapping Downloads. Tap a file to open it, or long-press on it to select the file and delete, share or rename it.
Download managers are something that allow you to download files, or even manipulate how a file is downloaded. Stock Android comes with its download manager, and it usually allows you to download a single file at a time.
You can try to use Command Prompt to delete files that cannot be deleted in Windows 10.
- You can press Windows + R keys on the keyboard, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run Windows Command Prompt as administrator.
- Then input the command line and hit Enter to force delete the file in Windows 10 with CMD.
To install apps from your computer, visit the Google Play website at play.google.com. If you have multiple Android devices, you can select the one you want the app installed on. Once you've told Google Play to install the app, your phone or tablet will start downloading the app and install it for you.
Saving Downloads
- Create a folder on your computer for all your downloads.
- Once at the page with the download you wish to save, click the download link with the right mouse button, a menu will pop up.
- From the menu that appears, left click the “Save target as” menu item.
Download videos
- Make sure your Android phone or tablet is connected to Wi-Fi or your mobile network.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Movies & TV app .
- Tap Library.
- Find the movie or TV episode you'd like to download.
- Tap download . To remove or stop a download in progress, tap Download .
Download a file
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- Go to the webpage where you want to download a file.
- Touch and hold what you want to download, then tap Download link or Download image. On some video and audio files, tap Download .
Copy the URL of the video you want to download, head to KeepVid.com, and paste it in the bar at the top. Then click "Download" to the right of that bar. Do not click the large green "Download" button. It will load for a few seconds, then you'll have the option to download the video in FLV (Flash), MP4, or WebM format.
Downloading a Video Player App. Open the Google Play Store. From your tablet's home screen, tap the Google Play Store icon to open the application. Play Store is the dedicated application market where you can download various types of software for your Android device, including Galaxy Tab units.
Install Chrome
- On your Android phone or tablet, go to Chrome on Google Play.
- Tap Install.
- Tap Accept.
- To start browsing, go to the Home or All Apps page. Tap the Chrome app .
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Download apps to your Android device
- Open Google Play. On your phone, use the Play Store app .
- Find an app you want.
- To check that the app is reliable, find out what other people say about it. Under the app's title, check the star ratings and the number of downloads.
- When you pick an app, tap Install (for free apps) or the app's price.
Find and download apps or digital content
- Open the Google Play Store app . Note: you can also go to play.google.com.
- Search or browse for content.
- Select an item.
- Tap Install (for free items) or the item's price.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the transaction and get the content.
Finding an app in the Apps drawer
To view the Apps drawer, touch the Apps icon on the Home screen. This icon has a different look to it, depending on your tablet. There are various looks to the Apps icon, though more varieties may exist. After you touch the Apps icon, you see the Apps drawer.Method 2Android Market
- Select the "Market" icon from the main menu of your Android smart phone.
- Select "Games" from the categories displayed on your screen.
- Browse games until you locate the game you want downloaded to your Android smart phone.
- Click or tap on the game you want downloaded to your phone.
How to Download a New App to Your Samsung Galaxy Tablet
- Open the Play Store app.
- Find the app you want and open its description.
- Touch the Install button to get a free app; for a paid app, touch the button with the price on it.
- Touch the Accept button.
- For a paid app:
- Touch the Open button to run the app.
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Go to Settings>> Application Manager or Apps>> Open “All” apps. From the list of apps find Google Play store >>Clear Data and Clear Cache. From the list of apps find Google Service Framework >> Clear Data and Clear Cache. Now install or update app from Google Play Store.
From your smartphone or tablet running Android 4.0 or higher, go to Settings, scroll down to Security, and select Unknown sources. Selecting this option will allow you to install apps outside of the Google Play store. Depending on your device, you can also choose to be warned before installing harmful apps.
Using the web player
- Go to the Google Play Music web player.
- Click Menu. Music Library.
- Click Albums or Songs.
- Hover over the song or album you want to download.
- Click More. Download or Download album.
Steps
- Get the Music Download Paradise Free app. If you don't have the app installed on your Android device yet, you can download it from Google Play.
- Launch Music Download Paradise Free. Locate the app on your home screen or app drawer, and tap on it to launch.
- Search for a song.
- Play the song or download it.
You can follow this step:
- Go to settings.
- Select Apps/Applications.
- You'll see list of all third party apps. Going further, if you want to see pre-installed apps, press three dots/more and select show system processes.
With problems downloading and installing the application, you must clear the cache and data of the Play Store app. If that does not work, uninstall the updates. If it still does not work, turn off your SD card by going to Settings> Memory / Storage). Return to the Play Store and try to install the app.
Best Android Sites to Download Apps
- Apps APK. Apps APK also provides mobile users the ability to download popular applications from the market.
- GetJar. One of the biggest open app stores and mobile app markets is the GetJar.
- Aptoide.
- Softpedia.
- Cnet.
- Slide Me.
- APK4Free.
- APKSFree.
How to Download Apps on Android
- Tap the Apps icon. You'll find it at the bottom of your home screen.
- Scroll down and tap Play Store. Its icon is a multicolored triangle on a white briefcase.
- Type an app name or keyword into the search box. It's at the top of the screen.
- Tap the Search key.
- Select an app from the search results.
- Tap INSTALL.
- Tap OPEN.
