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    Cannot use Downloads folder for downloads

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    • 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" a screenshot of the select folder menu with the Error message.

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      • Javaisthekey
        Javaisthekey last edited by

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

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        • Redn
          Redn @ThomasW27 last edited by

          @ThomasW27

          Same here - I can't select Download folder.

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          • 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!

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