Android's file system can be a tad confusing if you're not used to searching for your downloaded files. Luckily, there's an app to solve that issue.

Did that image or document you just downloaded to your phone disappear? Here’s how to find it on an Android or iOS device.

Although most Android phones and tablets save files in Google Drive, you likely have a downloads folder on your device. Here's how to find it.

Right: My Files on a Galaxy S10 Plus. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET By far the easiest way to find downloaded files on Android is to look in your app drawer for an app called Files or My Files.

To access your files and folders, you need to activate the required permissions for your device. Below, we walk you through how to set the storage permissions for Samsung My Files.

The My Files app on your Samsung phone is an important way to manage your storage, locate files, and transfer files between devices fast. Here's how it works.

Find your downloads with the default file manager Each smartphone manufacturer may offer a slightly different built-in Android app for file management, but your experience should be similar.

We download files to our phones all the time, but finding them can be tricky. Here's a guide on how to find downloads on your Apple, Samsung, or Android phone.

I use a Samsung and a Pixel phone, but one has a superior file manager. Here's a comparison of Samsung My Files vs Files by ...

Apple's Files app is quietly one of the most handy parts of an iPhone or iPad and can be a portal for moving documents between your Apple Devices.