Cant download files on phone from email

It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. I can download and install apps from Google Play but I can't download any zip file, 7z file, Google Drive website file, mp3, torrent, etc on my phone.

I haven't changed any settings as far as i know and I can't download anything from any trusted site. Even the bittorrent app's downloads turn red and stay at 0 despite being known good files. This happens when I try to download files on 4g and also wifi. How can I fix this without doing a factory reset?

Check for Restricted Background data. If it is enabled then you will have problems while downloading irrespective of it being 4G or Wifi. You could try any downloader like Download Accelerator Plus works for me.

All you need is to open your website in its local browser or provide download url in the app. Below is screenshot of the app Browser where you need to search in order to download.

Then save it in your sdcard or internal storage when you see download option. Although it can sometimes be a glitch, the tools on your device are only trying to keep you safe. Your email address will not be published. September 14, at am. Man thanks for reminding me about cache clearing. Totally forgot about that one. Ian Ellison says:. March 25, at am. Tried most of the above, except cache clearing. If I log out and back in, I get one more. Done this several times, to confirm was not a fluke.

The email attachments are from various sources but all known to me and previously successful on the last PC, my mobile, tablet etc.. Tried clearing cache, disabling antivirus and ESET smart security web, and all email protection, still no luck. Can anybody tell me, if there is any other way? If you cannot download attachments from your Gmail account in chrome, firefox, or any other browser, then a quick way is to solve the problem is by taking help a third-party software.

Utilities like SysTools Gmail backup tool allows user to extract attachments from Gmail in bulk. Users can easily save Gmail emails with attachments as PDF on the local computer and use the attached files for their work. This way you will get emails and their attachment in order and will help you in easily sharing or accessing these attachment files. Download Tool Purchase Now. Note: If you only wish to view the attachment in Gmail then you can download all emails at one place in any format available in software and use a free range of viewers to preview them.

After that, you can tap "Add Account" to add your mail again here with your email address and password. This will not delete any personal files from your device like contacts, photos, videos and etc. It helps your device restore the Settings to a default state and make it work properly. You can try to hard reboot iPhone or iPad to resolve this Mail error.

If you are running a outdated iOS version, Apple might reminds you of upgrading your operating system in this way. If there is an available update, it will remind you with a notification here.