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How to change download location for Safari on your iPhone

If you've ever downloaded anything on your iPhone, you may have had trouble finding it later. After all, it's not immediately clear where these files go.

By default, you'll save anything you download to the Downloads folder of iCloud Drive. You may not want it there, given that it uploads to your iCloud drive, and takes up space there too.

Changing the download location elsewhere is possible. Here's how to do it.

How to change the download location for Safari on your iPhone

• Open Settings
• Scroll down and tap Safari
• Scroll down and tap Downloads
• Select either iCloud Drive , On my iPhone , or Other...

If you select iCloud Drive or On my iPhone, you will automatically download files to the respective Downloads folder.

Should you select "Other...", you will be prompted to navigate to the location either on iCloud Drive or your iPhone where you would like to download files.

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The Files app has grown into a full-fledged document and file management app with the latest iOS releases, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. You can now easily copy files between multiple file services, download files locally, and even connect up removable storage to copy files to and from.

In this article, we’ll delve into how to manage internet downloads from Safari, configure the local location in the Files app, and copy or move files to and from removable storage from local storage.

SEE: Software as a Service (SaaS): A cheat sheet (free PDF) (TechRepublic)

How to manage your local storage

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 allow you to easily manage local storage. Local storage is a place where files can be stored locally on the SSD or device without storing it on a file sharing service or iCloud Drive.

Before you can begin storing files locally, you first need to enable the local storage inside of the Files app. To do this, perform these steps:

• Open the Files app on your iOS device.
• Select the “…” button in the sidebar on iPadOS, or in the root of the Browse tab on iOS.
• Select Edit / Edit Sidebar.
• Enable the switch for On My iPhone/iPad ( Figure A ).

Once you’ve done this, a new location will be added to the sidebar called On My iPhone/iPad. Tapping on this location will present you with the contents of the local file system. Folders for apps that have files stored locally will appear. In this location, you can create a new folder by tapping the Folder+ at the top of the screen.

You can easily copy files to this location from iCloud Drive or another service by tapping and dragging from the other service into this local location. The files added here will be stored on the device and if you go offline, they will still be available for manipulation without any need to rely on an internet connection.

This is a great place to store books, PDFs, or other documents that need to be frequently accessed when offline.

How to download files from Safari

Newer versions of Safari, including the one in iOS 13 and 14, can let you easily download files, such as zip files, PDFs, and more. To download a file in Safari, just tap on a download link on a website or tap and hold on a link and then tap Download Linked File ( Figure B ).

If you have an iCloud Drive account, by default, this will cause the files to be downloaded to a Downloads folder contained in your iCloud Drive account. However, you can change this setting so that the files are downloaded locally to your iPhone or iPad.

To change the download location in Safari, perform these steps:

• Open the Settings app.
• Navigate to Safari | Downloads.
• Select On My iPhone/iPad as the location to store downloaded files ( Figure C ).

Once a file is downloaded, it will be available in the Files app at the selected location.

Inside of this Downloads view, you can also choose to clean up and remove downloaded list items. This is not removing the file itself, but rather the list items that appear when tapping the Download button in Safari’s toolbar. We tend to keep this on Upon Successful Download.

How to use removable storage

To use removable storage, you’ll first need to plug in the drive to your iPad or iPhone. To do this, you’ll either need a USB-C or Lightning compatible thumb drive, or use an adapter.

If you’re using an iPad with USB-C, then you can easily use any USB-C hub adapter to connect an external drive; if you’re using an iPad with a Lightning port or iPhone, then get the Apple Camera Connection Kit , and you can easily plug in a thumb drive or external drive. You may have issues with some iPad or iPhone models if you’re connecting an external drive that requires power to operate. Some iPhone and iPad models will only supply limited power over the Lightning port.

Once you’ve plugged in the adapter, then your external drive, open the Files app, and you’ll notice that your drive will automatically appear under the Locations section in the sidebar on iPadOS or the Browse tab in iOS ( Figure D ).

This works just like any other file location and you can easily tap, hold, and drag files to and from this location to your iPad, or vice versa. You can also drag files from cloud storage locations like iCloud Drive onto the external storage location.

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How to download files using safari on your iphone or ipad.

Need to quickly download a file on your iPhone or iPad? Here's how you can do this using Safari or a third-party app.

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In your work or personal life, you'll sometimes need to download a file on your iPhone or iPad. Using the new feature introduced in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can now do this directly in Safari. No third-party app needed!

Safari's download manager is a hidden new feature in the  iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 updates. If you're going about your day, browsing the web, you probably won't be aware of the feature. Instead, it comes up when you tap on a download link.

Go to a web page and find the link for a file you want to download. When you select it, you'll see a popup with the filename asking if you want to download it. Tap on the "Download" button.

The download will start, and you'll see a new "Downloads" button appear next to the address bar at the top of the browser. Tap on the button to reveal all current downloads. From here, you can monitor the progress of multiple downloads.

If you want to stop a download at any time, simply tap on the "X" button.

Once the download is finished, tap on the file to preview it. If you've downloaded a media file, image, or a PDF, you'll be able to see it in the preview window.

You can then share the file to any app. Tap on the "Share" button from the bottom-left corner.

Press the "Search" icon next to the filename in the Downloads section to open the file.

Once you open the file in the Files app, you can tap and hold on the file to reveal the menu.

From here, tap on "Delete" to delete the file.

By default, the downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive in the Files app. This is a great option if you have a paid iCloud storage plan  because it allows your downloaded files to instantly sync across all your devices.

But if you're on the free, 5GB tier, you might not have space for storing large files.

Thankfully, you can change the default location to local storage. Open the "Settings" app and go to Safari > Downloads. If you can't find the browser on your phone, try using Apple's Spotlight search to locate it.

Here, switch the selection to "On My iPhone" or "On My iPad" depending on your device.

By default, Safari will pick the "Downloads" folder. You can change this by tapping on the "Other" option to select any folder from the local storage (or from a cloud storage option).

The new download manager in Safari is exclusive to iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and above. If you haven't updated to the latest OS (which you should), or if you're in a situation where you can't update, here's a workaround for you.

Try using the free Documents 5 app by Readdle . It's an all-in-one browser and file manager app.

Open the Documents 5 app and tap on the "Browser" button in the bottom-right corner to switch to the browser mode.

Now, navigate to the page with the download link and tap on it. From the next screen, select the folder where you want to download the file and tap on "Done."

The download will now start. You can tap on the "Downloads" tab to view all downloads.

Tap on the "Files" button from the bottom-left corner to switch to the file manager. From here, tap on the "Downloads" folder to see your downloaded file. You can tap on the download to preview it in the app. Tap on the "Menu" button to view options for opening the file in another app.

Safari's download manager is just one of the many new features in iOS 13. Take a look at our list of the  best iOS 13 features to learn more.

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How To Change Location For Safari Downloads On iPhone And iPad

iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 bring a brand new Downloads Manager to Safari browser. This new feature makes it possible for iPhone and iPad users to download and manage multiple files on their iOS device, something that was not possible for before.

By default Safari will download and store files either in iCloud Drive or in the Downloads folder that is accessible through the Files app, however users are also given the choice to change the location where downloaded files are stored. By following a few simple steps users can change the location of their iPhone or iPad downloads and have them saved in a different folder on their iCloud Drive, Files app or even an SMB location .

How To Change Download Location On iPhone or iPad

You can choose a different folder or download location for Safari Downloads on iOS 13 or later by following the simple instructions below.

1. On your iPhone or iPad launch Settings and go to Safari Settings.

2. Once on the Safari Settings page tap on ‘Downloads’ option.

3. Tap on either iCloud Drive, On My iPhone or ‘Other…’ to choose another folder.

4. If you chose ‘Other’ option, then tap on ‘On My iPhone’, iCloud Drive or SMB location and then tap on the folder you want to save the downloaded files in. You can also create a new folder by tapping on the new folder button from top right side of the screen and then select it as your download location.

5. After choosing your desired folder simply tap on ‘Done’ button.

Doing so will change the target location for your downloads and save your downloaded files in that location.

As you may have noticed you also get the option to choose your SMB connected Mac as the download target, in which case files downloaded from an iPhone will automatically get stored on your Mac, which can be very helpful in different use cases.

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How To Manage Downloads In Safari On iPhone And iPad

Sometimes, you may need to download items while browsing the Web. You can directly download items (zip files, media files or PDF files etc) from the Web using Safari on your iPhone or iPad. This article explains (a) how to use Safari’s download manager and (b) how you can find your Safari downloads after they are downloaded.

See also: How To Download Zip Files Without Unzipping

Manage Web downloads in iOS Safari

Here is how you can download items using Safari:

1 . On your iPhone or iPad, find the item to download. For the purpose of this tutorial, we will download a zip file.

2 . Tap the file/item you want to download. A popup will appear asking you if you want to download the file.

Some files (like PDF) may open directly. You can also download them. Simply, tap and hold the item and tap Download Linked File.

3 . Tap download. And the file will be downloaded on your iPhone or iPad. Now Safari will show an arrow icon next to the address bar indicating that you downloaded a file.

See also: How To Change Default Search Engine in Safari (iOS and macOS)

Where are Safari downloads saved on your iPhone or iPad?

In order to access your downloaded item, you can tap the arrow icon. This will reveal your downloads so that you can preview them. This is your download list.

Depending on the downloaded item’s file format, you may preview (and edit, annotate) the downloaded item when you tap or, once you tap the file name, it will open its location in the Files app. Where you can open your file, share edit, etc.

To remove files from the download list, you can tap the Clear button. This will clear all of your download lists. If you want to remove items individually, find the item that you want to remove and then swipe left and then tap the red Delete button. By default, this list will be cleared after one day. If you want to change this setting, go to Settings > Safari > Downloads > Remove Download List Items. There are three options to choose from: After one day (the default), Upon successful download, or Manually.

How to change the Safari download location on your iPhone or iPad

Do you want to change the location of Safari downloads? By default, the downloaded Safari files are saved to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive in the Files app. This way you can access your downloaded files across all devices. However, you can choose where those files are saved. Here is how:

• On your iPhone or iPad, tap Settings > Safari > Downloads

Where you can select one of the two options: iCloud Drive or On My Phone (or iPad). If you pick the iCloud Driver option, your Safari downloads will be stored in iCloud and sync across all of your iCloud enabled devices.  If you choose the On My Phone option, your downloads will only be saved on your iPhone or iPad. Thus further means that they will not be available on your other devices via iCloud.

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By default, Safari on iOS downloads all files to a folder in your iCloud. This means you can access those files from all your devices. But it also means those files fill up your iCloud Drive. Worse, every megabyte you download also gets uploaded back to iCloud, doubling your bandwidth usage.

Today we’ll see how to change the location of your Safari downloads folder in iOS 13.

How to change the Safari downloads folder

To change the downloads destination on your iPhone or iPad, head to the Settings app , and scroll down the left-hand list until you reach Safari . Tap that, and then tap Downloads . In this new screen, you’ll see three options for the download location: iCloud, On My iPhone, and Other…

To switch from iCloud storage to local storage, tap On My iPhone or Other… . If you tap Other…, you will see the familiar iOS file-picker, which lets you navigate to any folder on your device. Do this, tap Done , and you’ve chosen the new location.

The alternative is On My iPhone . The first time you tap this, you will also see the file-picker, but you can just ignore this and tap Done . In this case, your iPhone will automatically create a folder called Downloads on your iPhone, and use that. And that’s it. Now, whenever you download a file in Safari, it will be sent to this folder. You can come back and change the folder at any time.

What about Dropbox or other storage providers?

iOS 13 used to let you pick your Dropbox as a download destination, but now, according to my iPhone and iPad, this is no longer the case. When you install the Dropbox app on your iPhone or iPad, it creates a “storage provider.” These are the special folders that show up at the top of the sidebar in the Files app, the ones you have to switch on and off.

Any app can create a storage provider. This lets it expose and share its own internal storage with any other app. You used to be able to select any of these as a download destination, but now they are grayed out.

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Finally, don’t forget that if you do want to make that downloaded file available to your other devices via iCloud, you just have to open up the Files app, and move the file into an iCloud folder. And you don’t even have to find the Files app and open it. You can just tap the download-list icon in Safari, then tap the magnifying glass next to your target file, and it will be revealed in the Files app.

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Do you frequently download files from the web using Safari to your iPhone or iPad ? Have you ever wondered where all these files are stored, and if you can change the default download location? If you want to adjust the download location that’s used for Safari downloads on your iPhone or iPad, then read on.

With modern versions of iOS and iPadOS, Apple added a download manager to Safari to make it easy for users to download files from the web. Although downloading files from Safari is pretty straightforward like any other browser, you don’t get to choose the location when you’re trying to download a file.

By default, Safari downloads are stored in iCloud Drive, but you may want to store the downloads on your iPhone, or maybe a different cloud storage service like Google Drive.

Fortunately, changing the default location for file downloads is a lot easier than you think. We’ll cover how you can change Safari’s download location on your iPhone and iPad.

Before you go ahead with the following procedure, make sure your device is running a modern version of iOS or iPadOS, as Safari download manager isn’t available on older versions pre 13. Let’s take a look at the necessary steps.

Now you know how easy it is to change the default download location for Safari on iPhone and iPad.

From now on, any file you download using Safari will be stored in the new location you selected, whether it’s a directory on your iPhone, or Google Drive.

You can follow the same steps to revert back to your original download location at any time if you’d like to change back to the default download destination on the iPad or iPhone.

This is obviously aimed at Safari, but other browser apps like Chrome and Firefox have different methods for downloading files, and you may find it’s more challenging to get things from the web other than images or videos. This will likely change as web browsers evolve over time to gain more features, but for now if you wish to have a full download manager on iOS or ipadOS then using Safari is the way to go.

All of this is about the iPad and iPhone, but if you use a Mac as your primary computing machine, you may be interested in learning how you can change the default download location for Safari on macOS as well. You just need to head over to Safari Preferences and choose a specific folder as your download location, similar to how we did here on the mobile side of things. Or, if you use Google Chrome as the default browser on your Mac, you can learn how to change Chrome’s download location here on the desktop versions of the browser too.

We hope you were able to set a new destination or folder as the default download location for Safari on your iPhone and iPad. Did you change where to store the downloaded files locally on your device, or to use a different cloud storage service? What are your overall thoughts on Safari’s download manager? Share your valuable opinions and experiences in the comments section down below.

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I find it strange that one of the alternative places to save a download on my iPad Pro is OpenTerm, a Unix utility similar to the Mac Command Line, which I believe Apple removed from the App Store. However, Pocket Drive, a popular app which can be used as a repository for any file type, is not included. It even included HP Smart, another useful app. Apple should allow users to select from any of their capable apps. Of course I can open the app and download directly, but still…… ‘Jus ‘sayin…..

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By default, Safari's Download Manager saves files in the "Downloads" section of the Files app, but you can easily customize the storage location by following these steps.

• Launch the Settings app.
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• Tap Downloads .
• Choose to store downloaded files in iCloud Drive , On My iPhone , or in another location of your choosing ( Other... ).

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How to change where the downloaded Safari items are saved

Beginning with iOS 13, iPhone has an enhanced Safari browser with a Mac-like download manager . With this, iPhone and iPad users can download all sorts of files from the Internet, like PDFs or ZIPs, and store them locally in a folder inside the Files app.

This brief tutorial shows you how to change the location where Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac downloads the files.

Change Safari downloads location on iPhone and iPad

By default, Safari stores all your downloaded items in the Downloads folder on iCloud, making them available across any iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows device signed in to the same iCloud account. But it’s easy to change that.

Here’s how to use any folder for Safari downloads:

• Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap Safari .
• Tap Downloads .
• Select  Other .
• Choose any folder inside iCloud Drive or On My iPhone and tap Done . You can also tap the folder plus icon to create a new folder and set it as the download location.

From now, any file you download in Safari will be saved inside this folder from where you can easily access this .

Tip: Choose iCloud Drive or On My iPhone in Safari settings to default back to the Downloads folder.

Please note:

1) Even if you have added third-party locations like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive to the Files app , you can’t select them as a possible Safari downloads folder. You must select a folder in iCloud Drive or locally On My iPhone.

2) Selecting a folder in iCloud Drive as your download location is handy as it will upload the downloaded files to iCloud and make them accessible from your other Apple devices like Mac, iPhone, or iPad. However, if you’re on the limited 5 GB plan, it may quickly fill up your iCloud. So, you will have to either free iCloud space , upgrade to a paid iCloud+ plan , or live with problems like failing device backups and more.

3) On Mac, if you set “Ask for each download,” you can choose the desired folder location on a per download basis. However, you don’t have this choice on iPhone.

4) The above setting only affects the files you download when you see a download popup like the one below. For several supported files and websites, you can continue to tap the share icon and choose Save to Files > choose any folder > Save / Done .

Change Safari downloads folder on Mac

Here’s how to set any Finder folder as the preferred Safari download location on Mac:

• Open Safari and press the Command + Comma (,) keys. You can also click the word Safari from the top left and choose Preferences .
• Make sure you’re in the General tab.
• Click the dropdown menu next to File download location .
• Click Other , choose any Finder folder, and then click Select . If you want files to save to iCloud Drive, choose that from the left sidebar. In case you don’t have a specific folder in mind, you can set Ask for each download and choose any folder while initiating a file download.

If you don’t see the iCloud Drive folder, that’s because you haven’t enabled it in the first place. To do that, click  > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud and check iCloud Drive .

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How to Change the Safari Download Location in iPhone

With the inbuilt download manager on iOS 13, you can manage safari downloads on your iPhone . By default, your downloaded files are saved on iCloud, enabling you to access your downloads from any of your Apple devices. However, you can also change the Safari download location in iOS 13 on iPhone. This enables you to save downloads on your device’s local storage or other cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. Let’s see what’s involved.

How to Change Safari Default File Download Location in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13

When you choose to download something from the browser window, it is obviously for safekeeping the file for future references. However, when the time arrives, we are not able to find the said file.

Switching the download location is one such task that will help you streamline your downloads. So, just designate a folder/ drive as per your wish and never spend hours searching for your downloaded files.

Step #1. Open Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Safari .

Step #2. Scroll down to the General section and tap on Downloads.

Step #3. Now, tap on Other .

Step #4. Tap on iCloud Drive or My iPhone or any third-party storage services added to your device and tap on Folder  you want to download.

Step #5. If you want to add a new folder, tap on the folder-shaped icon from the upper right corner → Name the folder → Tap on  Done from the upper right corner.

Step #6. Finally ,  tap on Done to confirm the change and exit the app.

Happy Downloading!!

With the ability to change Safari files download in iOS, Apple has cut down the need of a third-party app and all the privacy risks that come along with it. I am thoroughly enjoying the tweaks that Safari has incorporated through the iOS 13 update.

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How To : Use Safari's New Downloads Manager in iOS 13

Safari has always done a great job at letting you browse the web, but it has never so much as offered a way to download files locally. Other apps have stepped in to help fill the gap, but they never felt as integrated into the iPhone as a native downloads manager would. They aren't needed anymore though, because Apple added one in iOS 13 , pushing Safari on the iPhone closer to its sibling on the Mac.

The new download manager includes several powerful features, including default folders, file previews, and downloading in the background. By working with the Files app, Safari lets you download a file locally on your device, to iCloud, or to any supported third-party app. You can also monitor the progress of downloads, stop, start, or cancel them, and jump straight to their location in the Files app, right from Safari's new downloads manager.

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Step 1: Change the Default Folder Location

By default, iOS will create a new "Downloads" folder in iCloud Drive and set it as your default download location. You can change that to a different location inside iCloud Drive or to a folder within "On My iPhone" so that downloads are locally contained and not eating up iCloud storage.

As of now, you can't select folders in third-party apps in Files , such as Adobe Creative Cloud , Amazon Drive , Baidu Network Disk , Box , Boxcryptor , Dropbox , Google Drive , Microsoft OneDrive , and SugarSync . Hopefully, that happens one day.

To change your default download location, open the Settings app, then tap Safari –> Downloads. You can then select one of the suggested places or tap "Other" to choose another directory. Third-party apps may be able to support this option in iOS 13, so if your preferred location is grayed out, you may need to wait for a future app update.

Step 2: Choose How to Keep the List Clean

You can also choose when items are removed from the download manager's list of downloads. Removing downloads will not delete the actual file but will just remove it from the list to keep it from getting cluttered with downloads. By default, it's set to remove items from the manager after one day, but there are a few other options.

To see or change the options, open Settings, and go to Safari –> Downloads –> Remove Download List Items. There, you can choose to have items removed after one day or as soon as they finish downloading. You can also make them never disappear automatically with the manual option, meaning you're responsible for cleaning up the downloads manager yourself.

Step 3: Start a Download in Safari

Downloading a file from Safari works just like you'd expect. Tapping a link to a downloadable file will open a dialog box confirming you would like to download the file. Once you tap "Download," the file will be added to the downloads manager and start downloading. It will continue downloading until the entire file is downloaded, even if you close Safari or leave the webpage.

If the file you are downloading is something Safari can view, such as media (audio, videos, or images) or documents (PDFs), the download dialog box will also have an option to load the file right in Safari instead of downloading it. To view the file immediately, select the "View" option in the dialog box.

Finally, if you have an external keyboard connected, you can also hold the Option key and tap a link to skip the confirmation dialog and immediately start downloading the file. You can also Option left-click if you're taking advantage of the new ability in iOS 13 to connect a wireless mouse .

Step 4: Save to a Different Location Than the Default

If you'd like to download a file to somewhere other than the default location you've selected for Safari, tap the "View" option when presented with the download dialog. After Safari loads the file, tap the share button, and choose "Save to Files." From there, you can select any location in the Files app to save the file to, as long as the location is supported.

Step 5: View Downloads in Progress

Once your file starts downloading, Safari shows its progress with a small loading bar underneath the downloads manager icon to the right of the address bar. Note that this icon won't appear until you start a download and will be hidden once the download list is cleared.

If you have several files downloading, the progress bar will show you the overall progress across all of the files you are downloading. To view the progress of individual files, tap the downloads manager icon. Each downloading file will have a small blue line below the file name showing how much of the file is left to get.

Finally, the downloads manager icon next to the address bar will bounce to let you know when all of your files have been downloaded.

Step 6: Pause, Restart, or Cancel a Download

Tap the blue "X" icon next to the file name to pause the download. When you do, the "X" will be replaced with a circular arrow, which you can tap to continue the download. If you'd like to cancel the download, pause the download, then swipe to the left on the file to reveal a "Delete" button you can tap. Alternatively, long-swipe to the left to cancel immediately.

Step 7: Preview a Downloaded File

To see a preview of a file after it's downloaded, tap the file in the downloads manager. (Note that not all files can be previewed.) If it has a preview, a new view will open where you can view the file, share it, and even edit it in some cases. For instance, videos can be rotated and trimmed, and you can use the built-in markup tool for images and PDFs. Audio files will automatically play after tapping them, and the only thing you can do besides using basic playback controls is sharing the file.

Step 8: View the File Location in the Files App

The downloads manager will also allow you to jump right to where the file is saved in the Files app. Tap the magnifying glass icon to the right of the file you'd like to go to, and the Files app will open at the file's location. If the file is a type that can't be previewed (for instance, .zip files), tapping the file name will also jump to the file's location in the Files app.

Step 9: Clear Downloads from the Downloads Manager

Files in the downloads manager will be cleaned out based on the option you set in the Safari settings mentioned above. If you selected the "Manual" option, or if you'd like to clear a file out early, either short-swipe left on a file to reveal a "Delete" button that you can tap or long-swipe to the left to remove the file immediately.

If you'd like to remove all of the files from the downloads manager, tap the "Clear" button in the upper right. Note that clearing the files from the downloads manager will not delete the actual files, only their names in the list. Erasing the file will need to be done from the Files app or a third-party app if stored there.

When the iPhone first came out, it was among the first to finally offer a full HTML web browser in the palm of your hand. With a proper downloads manager, combined with the Files app, the iPhone is finally moving closer to being a full mobile version of Safari on the desktop.

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I have a question I hope you can answer, I've searched and I can't find one. On my iPad Pro if I wanted to save something from Safari first I'd creat a PDF if it wasn't in that format then save to iBooks. After updating to iOS 13 I can no longer find the iBook option to save to? Do you know if there is a way I can restore iBooks to continue to save to it?

Another thing, another iOS 13 issue I have is my Safari tabs keep closing after a few days and I don't want them to. I did selected manual under Safari and hoped it would then stop but no, all but 2or 3 continue to close every few days. Do you by chance have any thoughts on how to stop that?

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How to Change Safari Download Location on iPhone 14: A Step-by-Step Guide

Changing the Safari download location on your iPhone 14 is a piece of cake! With a few taps in the Settings app, you can decide where your files go when you download them from the internet. This means no more cluttered Downloads folder—instead, you can send files straight to iCloud Drive, your iPhone, or even a connected external drive. Ready to get organized? Let’s dive in!

Step by Step Tutorial: Changing Safari Download Location on iPhone 14

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, understand that this process allows you to better manage your downloads. You can save space on your device, access files across multiple devices, or ensure that important downloads are stored in a specific location.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

The first thing you need to do is open the Settings app on your iPhone 14.

The Settings app is your control center for all things iPhone. It’s the app with gears as its icon, and you can usually find it on your home screen.

Step 2: Scroll Down and Tap Safari

Once you’re in Settings, scroll down until you find Safari and give it a tap.

Safari settings are where you can adjust all your browser preferences, from privacy settings to how pages are displayed.

Step 3: Tap Downloads

In Safari settings, you’ll see an option that says ‘Downloads.’ Go ahead and tap that.

This is the place where you can see the current download location and change it if needed.

Step 4: Select Your Desired Download Location

Here you’ll see options like ‘iCloud Drive,’ ‘On My iPhone,’ or even a connected external drive. Tap the one you want to use.

Choosing iCloud Drive will sync your downloads across all your Apple devices, while selecting ‘On My iPhone’ will save them directly to your device’s local storage.

After you’ve changed your download location, all future files you download through Safari will automatically go to the new location you’ve set. Say goodbye to endless searching for that PDF you downloaded last week—it’ll be right where you expect it!

Tips for Changing Safari Download Location on iPhone 14

• Make sure you have enough space in your chosen download location. You don’t want to start a download only to find out there’s no room!
• Consider using iCloud Drive if you use multiple Apple devices. This way, you can access your downloads from any device.
• Remember, if you choose an external drive as your download location, it needs to be connected to your iPhone to access the files.
• If you’re concerned about privacy, choose ‘On My iPhone’ to keep your downloads off the cloud.
• Don’t forget to regularly clear out your download location to prevent it from getting too cluttered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i change the download location to a specific folder within icloud drive or on my iphone.

Yes, you can choose a specific folder within these locations by tapping on the current location and then selecting a different folder.

What happens if I don’t have enough storage space in my chosen download location?

If there’s not enough space, the download will fail. You’ll need to free up space or choose a different location with more available storage.

Can I move files after they’ve been downloaded?

Absolutely! Just like any other file on your iPhone, you can move downloaded files to a different location using the Files app.

Will changing the download location affect files I’ve downloaded previously?

No, it will only affect files you download after you’ve made the change. Previous downloads will remain in their original location.

Can I save downloads directly to a cloud service other than iCloud Drive?

Currently, the only cloud service you can save to directly from Safari is iCloud Drive. To use other services, you’ll need to move the files manually after downloading them.

• Open Settings
• Scroll and tap Safari
• Tap Downloads
• Choose a download location

So there you have it—changing the Safari download location on your iPhone 14 is as simple as that! This small but mighty tweak can make a world of difference in how you manage your files and keep your digital space tidy. Whether you’re downloading work documents, school assignments, or just saving those funny cat videos for offline viewing, knowing where your files go is crucial.

Remember, staying organized with your downloads not only helps you find files faster but also prevents your device from getting cluttered with unnecessary data. Take control of your Safari downloads today and enjoy the freedom of having your files exactly where you want them.

For further reading, you can explore more about managing storage on your iPhone or delve into the wonderful world of iCloud and its benefits. And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to Apple support or visit your local Apple Store if you have any questions or need assistance. Happy downloading!

Matt Jacobs has been working as an IT consultant for small businesses since receiving his Master’s degree in 2003. While he still does some consulting work, his primary focus now is on creating technology support content for SupportYourTech.com.

His work can be found on many websites and focuses on topics such as Microsoft Office, Apple devices, Android devices, Photoshop, and more.

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How to Find Downloads on iPad [2024 Guide]

• Generally, you can find most downloads on the iPad in the  Downloads folder located within the Files app .
• Open Files -> iCloud Drive -> Downloads to find saved files and PDFs on your iPad.
• You can also find the downloaded files within their corresponding app.

Find Downloads in Files app

• On My [Device] folder has files stored locally on the Apple device you’re using.
• iCloud Drive folder has all the files and folders that are synced to iCloud Drive. This includes Numbers, Pages, Keynote documents, and more.
• The Files app also stores files in other cloud services and apps that you’re using, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, and more.

Now that you know the basics, follow the below steps to find saved PDFs on your iPad:

• Open the Files app on your iPad.
• In case you don’t find it on the home screen, swipe down from the middle to open Spotlight Search. Then, type “files” in the search bar and select “ Files “.
• Now, tap on the small icon present in the leftmost corner to reveal the left sidebar.

• Next, tap on iCloud Drive.

• Here, tap on the Downloads folder to see your saved files on your iPad.

Find Downloaded Apps on iPad

• On your iPad’s home screen, keep swiping left until you see the App Library . It has all the apps, automatically sorted in helpful categories.

• If you feel the categories are too cluttered, tap on the “App Library” to see the alphabetized list of your iPad apps.

• You can also search for a specific app using the search bar at the top.

Find Downloaded Photos on iPad

You can also use the top search bar to find specific photos on your iPad. This is one of the most useful hidden iOS tricks that can make your life easier. Here’s how to search for a specific image in the Photos app:

• In the  Photos app , tap on the Menu icon from the left-most corner to see the left sidebar, and tap on the  Search  option.
• If you wish to find a photo that was taken from your friend’s iPhone 15, start typing iPhone and  tap the iPhone model  from the drop-down menu. 

• This will reveal all the pictures from that particular iPhone model.
• You can also use this method to find photos downloaded from Safari on your iPhone.

Find Downloads in Safari

• Open the Safari app on your iPad.
• Tap on the download icon present on the right of the search field.

• This will bring up your recent downloads.

• On your iPad, go to  Settings  ->  Safari -> Downloads .

• Here, tap on Remove Downloaded List Items and choose a suitable option from After one day, Upon successful download, or Manually.

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Where to Find Downloaded Files in Safari on a Mac and How to Manage Them

After downloading a file, it's not always easy to find where it saved. Here's how to find and manage Safari downloads on your Mac.

While browsing the web in Safari, it’s common to need to download files from different websites. But sometimes it can be a challenge to find where these Safari downloads are saved.

Below are several ways to find and manage Safari downloads on your Mac.

How to Download Files Using Safari

There are different ways to save items from Safari to your Mac , depending on the type of item you want to save. While some items in webpages can’t be downloaded, files, images, software, and apps often come with a dedicated download button. Otherwise, Control-click or two-finger tap an item to save or download it.

It’s best not to download software or apps if they aren’t from a trusted source.

Where to Find Safari Downloads on a Mac

Unless you’ve chosen otherwise, items that you’ve downloaded from Safari automatically go to your Downloads folder. To find this, open Finder and click Downloads from the sidebar or press Cmd + Option + L .

You can change where your downloaded files save, if you want:

• Head to Safari > Preferences .
• Click the General tab. Go to File download location , then choose from the popup. Select Ask for each download if you want to be in more control of each download.
• If you want to select a specific destination, click Other and select your desired folder.

Use the Downloads Button in Safari

Quickly access your downloads in Safari by clicking the Downloads button, a downward arrow enclosed in a circle icon on the top-right of the Safari window. Note that this won’t appear unless you’ve recently downloaded an item.

Open the Downloads Stack in the Dock

Another way to immediately access your downloaded files is through the Dock. Your recent downloads are often found on the right side of the Dock in a stack. Hover over it to preview the contents or click to expand it.

Open the Downloads Folder in Finder

As we already mentioned, you can also find your Safari downloads using Finder. This is a valuable utility to locate items on our Mac. Simply click the magnifying button on your menu bar and type "downloads," or go to your Dock and click Finder to open the Finder window.

You can usually find the Downloads folder in the sidebar, under Favorites.

How to Manage Your Safari Downloads

There are several ways to manage your in-progress or completed downloads in Safari. To perform these actions, open the Downloads menu in Safari itself. Here’s what you can do:

• Pause Downloads: If you’re currently downloading, click the stop button beside the file name to pause the download, then click the resume button to resume it again.
• Remove a downloaded item: If you want to remove a single item from the list, Control-click the item and select Remove from List . You can also remove all your recently downloaded items by clicking Clear in the top right of the popup.

By default, Safari automatically deletes downloaded items after a day. If you want to change this:

• Go to Safari > Preferences .
• Click General , then go to Remove download list items . Choose from After one day , When Safari quits , Upon successful download , or Manually .

Manage Your Safari Downloads

There is a lot of content you can download on the web, and simply knowing how to download it is usually half the battle. But once you’ve done that, you can use the tips in this guide to find and manage your Safari downloads with ease, even customizing your download preferences to get fuller control over where your files save and when they get deleted.

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Amazon Location Service releases Tracking SDK for iOS and Android

Posted On: Apr 9, 2024

Amazon Location Service has released the Tracking SDK for iOS and Android platforms. Developers can now easily add location tracking capabilities into their mobile applications to support customer engagement, geo-targeting, and delivery use cases.

Amazon Location Trackers enable customers to store and retrieve the current and historical location of tracked devices. Now with iOS and Android tracking SDK, developers can easily authenticate, capture device positions, and send position updates to Amazon Location Trackers. The SDK supports local filtering of location updates with configurable update intervals. This helps reduce data cost and optimize for intermittent connectivity. With the Amazon Location Tracking SDK, developers can speed up their integration of Amazon Location Service and support use cases such as sending targeted promotion when a customer approaches the store, or notifying receiving department when truck gets close to the facility.

Amazon Location Service is a fully managed service that helps developers easily and securely add maps, points of interest, geocoding, routing, tracking, and geofencing to their applications without compromising on data quality, user privacy, or cost.

Amazon Location Service is available in the following AWS Regions: US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Canada (Central), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (London), Europe (Stockholm), South America (São Paulo), and AWS GovCloud (US-West).

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