I'm running 2.3.4 stock.
If from the browser, I save a jpg, it gets saved to my SDCard in the
downloads directory. When I use the builtin "Downloads" app, it shows the jpg
and I can view it, delete it etc.
When I save an jpg from email ( K9 ) it also stores the file on my SDCard
in the downloads directory. However, the "Downloads" app does not show
it !
My question is why does the "downloads" app (see Android 2.3.4 guide page
55 for description ) not show all files? Other file managers show all files in the
downloads directory. I'd like to just use the built-in app to view my downloads...
It only shows downloads from the browser. Just like your computer. If you download a file or picture in outlook, that download doesn't show up in chrome under downloads.
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According to the Android Users Guide, it should display items downloaded from
other applications... I can see multiple files on the SDCard downloads directory
however, the downloads app doesn't show all of them ???
From the Android 2.3.4 Users Guide Page 55
Files, applications, and other items you download in Browser, Gmail, or Email are
stored on your phone’s USB storage or SD card (depending on your model of phone).
You can use the Downloads application to view, reopen, or delete what you’ve
downloaded.
...
Downloaded files are stored in the download directory in your USB storage or SD
card. You can view and copy files from this directory when connected to a computer,
as described in “Connecting to a computer via USB” on page 67.
I read this as saying the "Downloads" app shows and manages files in the SDCard's downloads directory...
What is the .apk name for the download app? Is it even needed?
You should take this up with Google.
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You should also update past 2.3.4 because most of the reason in having these phones is having the latest and greatest. Update to the latest and see if it fixes it. Then go from there.
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its only for stuff downloaded through the browser, period. be it from the browser or apps that use the browser to download stuff. besides for the market, when you see that download arrow show up in the notification bar, itll show up in downloads. people write manuals and other sources of information, people make mistakes.
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Okay, so I have downloaded a icons zip file. I see it in andro as an unzipped file. How exactly do I get the entire file over to my gallery?
If I'm following you correctly, you have unzipped the icons and see them in Andro but not in the gallery? If so, you need to get Android to rescan your SD card for media files. Search the market, there's plenty of apps that'll prompt Android to rescan for media, or just reboot your phone - it'll scan on boot.
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Edit:
Nevermind. Figured it out.
When ever i try to download .apk files through the stock android browser (tried on a rooted evo and rooted charge) it tells me download is unsuccessful and wont let me download the file Is this an android limitation or is there a work around for this? (Besides using another browser )
I think you need a file viewer, try downloading es file explorer first, then redownload the file.
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You can download "download all files" (or something like that) from the android market...it should allow you to download...all...files from the browser
Grillrd said:
You can download "download all files" (or something like that) from the android market...it should allow you to download...all...files from the browser
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+1. I installed 'Download All Files' so that I could get attachments out of the Gmail app.
Other option is using Astro file manager. Under preferences there's a check box for enabling browser downloads.
Anyone know how to fix this thing? i cant view it on my Nexus 5 but it open normally on PC. This photo wont load on any photo viewer app.
It happened after transfer it to pc, flash rom then transfer it back to phone.
This pic taken on Nexus 5 and no edit at all.
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check the file permissions with "root browser" app.
the file should be readable to be viewed.
if not - and your phone is rooted - you can edit the file permissions with "root browser".
(maybe you can't edit the file permissions in the sdcard directory, so you have to move the file to /system/priv-apps, edit file permissions there and finally move the file back to the original location)
Hi guys! I have an Xperia Z3 D6633 running on official Android version 6.0.1 with build number 23.5.a.1.291 rooted.My problem is that almost 5.0 GB of my internal storage is consumed by ".thumbnails" folder which I want to delete. I have searched some solutions and found out that normally people get some free space till these files reappear and in the mean time they can make this space useful but the case is different here. I have tried to delete this folder and all the containing files but even though the folder disappears for some time, I still don't get any free space even for a short time and the files start to reappear after some time. I don't have any Gallery other than the Album app and as it cannot be deleted, I have tried disabling but the problem still remains. I have also tried creating a new folder with the same name but the system would rename it to ".thumbnails 1" and another folder with the name ".thumbnails" would reappear . I had the same problem also with Lollipop on this device. I use FILE KOMMANDER, it is the system app.
Any help is highly appreciated.
Try MiXplorer from XDA (file commander isnt so good) then delete the .thumbs folder
Try Ccleaner from play store
Try SD Maid from play store
Try clearing data from Settings - apps - Media Storage (all your media will appear to be gone. It is still there but the phone wont see it until you reboot / download and run Media.re.scan from play store)
I wouldn't really know what else to suggest other than a clean install of your ROM even if it is stock as this seems like a bug
Ehab alz said:
Hi guys! I have an Xperia Z3 D6633 running on official Android version 6.0.1 with build number 23.5.a.1.291 rooted.My problem is that almost 5.0 GB of my internal storage is consumed by ".thumbnails" folder which I want to delete. I have searched some solutions and found out that normally people get some free space till these files reappear and in the mean time they can make this space useful but the case is different here. I have tried to delete this folder and all the containing files but even though the folder disappears for some time, I still don't get any free space even for a short time and the files start to reappear after some time. I don't have any Gallery other than the Album app and as it cannot be deleted, I have tried disabling but the problem still remains. I have also tried creating a new folder with the same name but the system would rename it to ".thumbnails 1" and another folder with the name ".thumbnails" would reappear . I had the same problem also with Lollipop on this device. I use FILE KOMMANDER, it is the system app.
Any help is highly appreciated.
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thumbnails folder store preview for all of your photos that you see on your gallery app (taken w camera or from whatsapp), if you want a smaller folder, transfer some pics to your pc or go cloud with google photos
xkeita said:
thumbnails folder store preview for all of your photos that you see on your gallery app (taken w camera or from whatsapp), if you want a smaller folder, transfer some pics to your pc or go cloud with google photos
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no i want it removed not reduced size
Ehab alz said:
no i want it removed not reduced size
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FYI .thumbnails folder will always exist to make android media work properly, easiest method is delete those folder (.thumbnails) then create file named .thumbnails
In my case I'm using es file explorer, best file manager ever for me
You should accept all consequences, app that using photo preview from Android Media will not show or buggy (ie. Instagram, Facebook)
ryandxter said:
FYI .thumbnails folder will always exist to make android media work properly, easiest method is delete those folder (.thumbnails) then create file named .thumbnails
In my case I'm using es file explorer, best file manager ever for me
You should accept all consequences, app that using photo preview from Android Media will not show or buggy (ie. Instagram, Facebook)
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i tried that already(with es file explorer)and nothing happend and the 5 GB sill occupied!!
SFA is a system manager which uses when we save/open files in the system for other apps.
For instance: i open pcloud to upload some files, press choose and it opens SFA.
The problem that SFA has virtual download folder which shows all downloads: from real download folder + downloads from apps which have no access to device memory.
When the Google assistant had no access to memory it downloaded files to its folder which in the system.
I have no root, so I can't delete these files. Maybe somebody knows how to remove these files using ADB?
Here are the screenshots to explain and show the problem. The screenshots show: the folder in total commander, the folder in SFA (root /downloads), the folder "downloads" which i underlined.
mediafire() com/folder/jvcz2dhmqkwje/SFA
PS Can i add my own folders to SFA favorites list (you can see on the screenshot: downloads, root, bugs, cloud storage)? Apps can add the to this list. Maybe it's possible to edit it?