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What Android download manager do you recommand ? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey there!

I find myself frequently downloading large files on my android phone from servers that aren't always the fastest. These downloads can range from audio and video files to zip and rar files.

I'm on the lookout for an app that will allow me to resume downloads that have failed, as well as choose where to save each file individually.

So far, I've only come across apps that have been discontinued.

Do you happen to know of any good, regularly updated apps that fit the bill?

Thanks so much for your help :)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

At the risk of sounding off-topic, may I ask what is the use of a download manager? I've known of them for years now, and yet never felt the need for one. What am I missing out on?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I can only answer for myself, but I use it to resume large downloads that failed and organize them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Other than that, multithreaded downloads, automatic categorization into directories, automatic retries, auto pause when disconnected from wifi, things like that