Files disappearing after download

[taiowa]

No matter what file manager I use, the apps that I've download are no where to be found just after I've downloaded them ontomy Galaxy Note 8 device. Shouldn't I be able to head straight into the downloads folder and it be there right at the top? I mean, at times they'll be there and most times they won't.

 

[ocnbrze]

what kind of files are we talking about? on my note 8, when i had it before i upgraded, anything i downloaded would appear in the download folder. how are you looking at your device? thru the built in file manager? or a file manager app?

 

[Member 1919122]

Are you downloading them from the play store? Are you downloading from websites?

 

[taiowa]

Are you downloading them from the play store? Are you downloading from websites?

I am downloading from websites.

 

[taiowa]

what kind of files are we talking about? on my note 8, when i had it before i upgraded, anything i downloaded would appear in the download folder. how are you looking at your device? thru the built in file manager? or a file manager app?

.apk files. Both Solid Explore, ES File Manager, and Samsung's File Manager

 

[Member 1919122]

Depending on the website, it may download as a apk, and it may install directly, instead of a apk file

 

[ocnbrze]

have you tried using your computer to look for it on your phone?

 

[Member 1919122]

Needless to say, if you have downloaded them as apk files, they will be found on your device.

 

[svim]

How are you confirming those 'missing' files are actually being downloaded? Does whatever browser app you're using have an indicator on download progress or a menu showing the finished download folder content?
It might be more revealing to use a desktop/laptop browser to download your APKs and then just transfer them to your Note 8.

 

[taiowa]

have you tried using your computer to look for it on your phone?

Hmmm...no I haven't, but I will now.Thank you.

 

[taiowa]

How are you confirming those 'missing' files are actually being downloaded? Does whatever browser app you're using have an indicator on download progress or a menu showing the finished download folder content?
It might be more revealing to use a desktop/laptop browser to download your APKs and then just transfer them to your Note 8.

I have a security app called ESET and it tells me that the download was completed successfully and that there are no issues or viruses.

 

[svim]

ESET is a anti-virus app, it is not file manager app. It isn't a utility to do any kind of file management, like locating files and folders.