How to Delete Downloads on Android
Open the Apps Tray., Tap Downloads., Tap and hold a file you want to delete., Tap the "Delete" icon., Tap DELETE.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Apps Tray.
In most versions of Android, it is an icon with a matrix of dots located along the bottom of the screen.
Tap the icon to open the Apps Tray. -
Step 2: Tap Downloads.
It will be among the Apps displayed, usually alphabetically.
On some versions of Android there is no "Downloads" app.
In that case, you may first need to open a File Manager such as Files or My Files and then tap Downloads. , Your device will be in "Select" mode; to select additional files, tap them. , It may be a trashcan icon or the word "DELETE" located at the top or bottom of the screen. , Doing so confirms that you want to delete the downloaded files from your device.
In some versions of Android, the dialog box may ask you to tap OK. -
Step 3: Tap and hold a file you want to delete.
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Step 4: Tap the "Delete" icon.
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Step 5: Tap DELETE.
Detailed Guide
In most versions of Android, it is an icon with a matrix of dots located along the bottom of the screen.
Tap the icon to open the Apps Tray.
It will be among the Apps displayed, usually alphabetically.
On some versions of Android there is no "Downloads" app.
In that case, you may first need to open a File Manager such as Files or My Files and then tap Downloads. , Your device will be in "Select" mode; to select additional files, tap them. , It may be a trashcan icon or the word "DELETE" located at the top or bottom of the screen. , Doing so confirms that you want to delete the downloaded files from your device.
In some versions of Android, the dialog box may ask you to tap OK.
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