Chrome is one of the world’s most popular web browsers. While it offers many useful features, many Android users face an annoying issue: unexpected file downloads. In this guide, we’ll show you how to stop Chrome from downloading a file on an Android device.
Step 1: Launch Chrome
In order to prevent Chrome from downloading a file on your Android device, first launch the app on your phone.
Step 2: Click the three-dot menu option.
Once Chrome has opened, look for the three-dot menu located at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Tap it to bring up a drop-down menu.
Step 3: Navigate to Settings
From the drop-down menu, select “Settings” to open Chrome’s settings page.
Step 4: Open Site Settings
Scroll down the settings page until you come across “Site Settings.” Clicking this option will bring up a menu with all your site-specific settings.
Step 5: Locate Downloads
In the Site settings menu, search for and tap on “Downloads.”
Step 6: Flip the switch to the left.
To prevent Chrome from downloading a file automatically, simply toggle the switch next to “Download files automatically” to the left. This will disable automatic downloads in Chrome.
Step 7: Verify the change has taken effect
Once you have successfully toggled the switch to the left, a message stating “Automatic downloads disabled” will appear. This confirms that you have successfully disabled automatic downloading in Chrome.
Conclusion
With these simple steps, you can quickly and easily stop Chrome from downloading files on your Android device. Doing so will prevent unwanted downloads and keep the device running smoothly. We hope this guide has been beneficial to you and now allow you to enjoy a better browsing experience on your Android device.
