Steps to cancel a download on an Android device
Here are the steps to cancel a download on an Android device:
- Open the Downloads app or file manager app on your Android device. The Downloads app is usually a pre-installed app, but if you can’t find it, you can use a third-party file manager app like Solid Explorer or ES File Explorer.
- Locate the file that is currently downloading. It should be visible in the Downloads app or file manager with a progress bar or downloading status.
- Tap and hold on the downloading file until a menu pops up.
- In the menu, you should see an option to “Cancel” or “Cancel download.” Tap on that option.
- Confirm that you want to cancel the download if prompted.
The download should now be canceled and removed from the queue.
Alternative Method: How to cancel a download on an Android device
Alternatively, some Android devices have a downloads notification that shows up when files are downloading. You can cancel from there as well:
- Locate the download notification in your notification shade or panel.
- Tap on the notification to expand it if needed.
- Look for a “Cancel” button or option and tap on it to stop the download.
Canceling from the notification is often quicker than going through the Downloads app. But either method allows you to easily stop unwanted downloads on your Android device.
