Where to find my downloaded files on my Samsung phone?

Last Update date : 2023-06-08

Finding downloaded files on your Samsung phone can sometimes be a challenge. However, there are convenient methods and tools available to help you locate and access your files with ease.

Almost all the files on your smartphone are in the My Files app by default.

If you are having trouble finding the My Files app, you should try using the search feature. To begin, Swipe up on your home screen to see your apps.

1 Click on the search bar
2 Enter 'My Files' and the My Files app will be shown

Your files are automatically categorized by the My Files app, making them simple to find. Additionally, you can search for a file by name, browse all of your saved files, or glance through your recently used files.

  • Note: not all downloaded content will be available in My Files. Content that has been downloaded within a streaming app that allows listening or viewing offline will normally be available only within that app itself. This is most commonly due to copyright restrictions. 
1 Search - tap this icon to search for a file by name. You can also tap Type to see all files of that type, or Time to see files saved yesterday, in the past 7 days or in the past 30 days.
2 Recent files - all your most recently used files are displayed here. Tap the last file in this section to see all your recently used files in order of use.
3 Categories - all the files saved on your phone have been organized into categories based on the type of file they are. For example, if you have downloaded a file from the internet it will appear under Downloads.
4 Storage locations - depending on how you use your device, your files could be stored in different locations. For example, if you have an SD card you can set your device to download files straight to the SD card. Tap one of the storage options to see all the files that are saved to it.

Files that you just deleted can frequently be recovered from the Recycle bin. Use the instructions below to enable this setting in settings so that deleted files are delivered to the Recycle Bin.

Enable the Recycle bin in settings:

1 Open My files.
2 Tap the Menu icon (3 vertical dots).
3 Tap Settings.
4 Switch the toggle next to Recycle bin to turn on.

Restoring a deleted file:

1 Open My files.
2 Tap the Menu icon (3 vertical dots)
3 Tap Recycle bin.
4 Here you will see your deleted files. Hold down the file you want to select and tap Restore. The file will be found in My Files once more.

Restoring a deleted image:

1 Open the Gallery app.
2 Tap the Menu icon (3 vertical dots).
3 Tap Recycle bin.
4 Select an image and tap the curved arrow in the bottom left hand corner to restore it. The image will be found in your gallery library once more.

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