Cannot use Downloads folder for downloads

[ThomasW27]

ThomasW27 last edited by

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy A52 5G running Android 13 on Opera Mobile version 79.1.4195.76422. A while back I was mass downloading some files into a specific folder, so to save myself some time I changed my default downloads folder to either a folder in my downloads folder, or on my SD card (I dont remember which) after I was done I eventually tried to change it back to the Downloads folder, however it does not let me do so giving the message "To protect your privacy, chose another folder" .

[Javaisthekey]

Javaisthekey last edited by

Bumping this thread. I also has this problem. My device is Poco X5

[Redn]

Redn @ThomasW27 last edited by

@ThomasW27

Same here - I can't select Download folder.

[lokanu]

lokanu last edited by

Why is this even a thing? The "downloads" folder is for... gee, I don't know... "downloads?" Not to mention, if I choose to use the downloads folder, it's my choice. I only allow apps access to my files at my discretion anyway; I don't need Opera to decide that for me when it's already available within the Android OS. Sure, let's prevent the most standardized file location on a mobile phone used only for one purpose, from being used for said purpose. Smert theenkin!