Can't save images from Google Chrome to Android? Here is the fix

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Sometimes you may notice that clicking the “Download Image” button in Google Chrome does nothing - you won't get any pop-up window and the image will not be saved. This can be annoying for people who use Chrome as their default browser on their phone. If you encounter such problem, follow the guide below to the fix cannot save images from Google Chrome to Android.

Fix Google Chrome Cannot Download Or Save Pictures To Android Phone

If you are unable to download or save images from Google Chrome to your phone, it could be due to several reasons, whether it is a temporary issue, a software bug, permission restrictions , etc. Below we have mentioned some quick troubleshooting steps which will help you to fix Google Chrome not downloading pictures issue on your Android phone.

1] Try the right way

Make sure you are following the correct method to save images to Chrome. The basic step is to tap on the image to enlarge it, then long press and click the "Download Image" button. Check if you are doing it correctly.

Open in new tab / take screenshot

If that doesn't work for you, long press on the image and click “Open image in new tab”. Once the image is loaded in the new tab, long press it and click "Download Image". Alternatively, you can take a screenshot of the image - it won't have the original resolution but can be used in an emergency.

2] Restart your phone

One of the basic troubleshooting steps is to restart your phone. A quick restart usually fixes most temporary issues. There is a good chance that you can save pictures from Chrome after restarting your phone.

3] Authorize storage authorization

Chrome won't be able to save anything on your phone if it doesn't have permission to access the storage. Chances are you've accidentally denied permission to store.

To enable storage permission for Google Chrome on Android:

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Go to applications section.
  3. Here click on Chrome. Faucet Permissions.
  4. Tap Storage room and change it to To allow if not already.

4] Clear Chrome data and cache

The other option to fix Chrome cannot download images on Android is to clear its data and cache. This will reset the browser to default settings. However, this will not delete your downloaded data.

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Go to applications section.
  3. Here click on Google Chrome. Faucet Storage room.
  4. Click on Manage space. Faucet Free up space.
  5. Confirm when prompted.

5] Uninstall and reinstall the browser

If nothing works, check and update Google Chrome to the latest version from the Play Store. If it is already running the latest version, uninstall and reinstall it to check if the issue is resolved. You can also download and install older versions from here.

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Here are some quick troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue of backing up pictures from Chrome to Android. Hope you can now download images in Chrome without any issues. However, if you are still having issues, please feel free to contact us via the comments below.

Also, Read 3 Ways To Fix The Problem Of Downloading Or Saving Images From Google Chrome On PC

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