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anthonycr / Lightning-Browser

A lightweight Android browser with modern navigation
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Cannot download anything (?) #571

Open Stanzi97 opened 7 years ago

Stanzi97 commented 7 years ago

I'm unable to download e.g. images by long-pressing and selecting "download" on my Fairphone 2 (rooted, Android 5.1 with XPosed). The Download App says "waiting to download", but nothing happens.

patricktokeeffe commented 7 years ago

I also observe downloads don't work using 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 from the Fdroid repos on my stock phone with Android 6.0.1. A toast message appears announcing the download and, for the first attempt, a failed notification appears but in subsequent attempts the notification is instantly dismissed. It didn't help to change the download location.

I don't recall being prompted to grant permission to file storage so I wonder if it's unable to save the downloaded file.

ghost commented 7 years ago

I also have the same problem

patricktokeeffe commented 7 years ago

I'm fairly sure I managed to fix this by using the settings menu to trigger the 'local storage' permission prompt, then granting access. I think I just changed the download location.. or maybe I tried to export bookmarks..

ghost commented 7 years ago

So... Download is working now??

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I'm fairly sure I managed to fix this by using the settings menu to trigger the 'local storage' permission prompt, then granting access. I think I just changed the download location.. or maybe I tried to export bookmarks..

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Stanzi97 commented 7 years ago

Oh ok sorry for opening the issue... The problem occured due to my own fault. I disabled background data for the Download app, so it wasn't able to download. Sorry for that!

sefernet commented 7 years ago

Oh maaan! Finally I can know what's going on with this weird issue... I am one of those who disable everything among this Download (Download.provider) couse I dont need them whe I used Firefox.

Please add a note regarding the app outsource download in the description , please...

Thanks, and regards

Por fin puedo saber de que se trata este raro asunto, soy uno de esos que desactivan todo, entre eso Download (Download.provider) porque no lo necesito cuando uso Firefox.

Por favor agregar una nota en la descripcion respecto que la descargas la maneja otra aplicacion, por favor

Gracias! Saludos.

sefernet commented 7 years ago

Related? #593 #546

cdytoby commented 5 years ago

I have the same issue. Lightning 4.5.1,

I can't download anything, download path is default internal storage, and change path didn't solve it. I can successfully export my bookmarks.

And, I have com.android.providers.downloads and com.android.providers.downloads.ui, and I didn't limit their background data.

My system: Sony Xperia XZ2, stock android 9.0, non-rooted. I do disable the Chrome app because I don't need it. Default browser is Lightning.

puppykickr commented 5 years ago

@ctytoby

Have you gone to: (Your OS may be a bit different)

Settings Apps Lightning Browser

(select it)

Permissions Storage (turn it on)

cdytoby commented 5 years ago

@puppykickr

Yes, there are only 2 permissions and both are on (allowed).

puppykickr commented 5 years ago

@ctytoby

Then I would suggest using an alternate means to download.

There are a few very nice options that I employ myself.

All are able to be accessed via the 'share' feature on Lightning.

'Share' can be accessed by long pressing a photo (just like you were going to download it) or by the three dot menu icon in the upper right.

The apps I recommend are:

Download Navigator (F-Droid, no ads)

Video Downloder (UpToDown, unobtrusive one page ads)

ADM (Automatic Download Manager) (UptoDown, unobtrusive one page ads)

GetThemAll (UpToDown, banner and occasional unobtrusive one page ads)

Unobtrusive ads means that an immediate 'X' out is available.

All of these have different capabilities.

They are all small enough that all can go onto even a 1GB device at the same time.

If you like Lightning, then you will really like VideoDownloader, as the UI is almost identical.

cdytoby commented 5 years ago

@puppykickr

Ah, Download Navi is the one I'm looking for. I tried search "download" in FDroid but it's a long list and I missed this app.

Anyway with this I can download. Thanks.

puppykickr commented 5 years ago

@ctytoby

Keep the others in mind as well, as I have found that each has limitations that validate the use of the others.

jhoc2000 commented 4 years ago

I have the same problem when backing up the bookmarks. I'm not given the option to choose how or where to backup the bookmarks. I just get an error "Sorry bookmarks could not be exported".

Where are the book supposed to be exported to?

puppykickr commented 4 years ago

@jhoc2000 Mine always go to the Downloads folder.

jhoc2000 commented 4 years ago

Should do on mine but there's nothing there.

On Mon, 2020-02-24 at 21:56 -0800, puppykickr wrote:

@jhoc2000 Mine always go to the Downloads folder.