Android's file system can be a tad confusing if you're not used to searching for your downloaded files. Luckily, there's an app to solve that issue.

Right: My Files on a Galaxy S10 Plus. Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET By far the easiest way to find downloaded files on Android is to look in your app drawer for an app called Files or My Files.

Did that image or document you just downloaded to your phone disappear? Here’s how to find it on an Android or iOS device.

Several Android file manager apps on the Google Play Store allow you to locate your downloaded files. Files by Google is one of the best options if you don't want to deal with complicated UIs.