Basic Troubleshooting
- Check for Storage error – Your phone or tablet should have free space to store downloaded images from Google. If your iPhone or Android has insufficient storage, you will face issues downloading images.
- Clear browser cache – Since most users will use a browser to download images from Google, the issue can be with the browser. So, the first fix involving the browser would be to clear the browser cache and cookies.
Fix 1. Use the Correct Method
The steps to download images from Google Search are easy. However, sometimes, people forget them and think something is wrong.
When you download an image from Google Search, tap the image first to make it bigger. Once that happens, touch and hold the image and select Download Image (Android) or Save to Photos (iPhone).
Fix 2. Check Browser Permissions
The browser or app you use to download images from Google Search should have the necessary storage permission. You can’t save the images if the browser doesn’t have permission.
Sometimes, you will get the message ‘Download complete,’ but the image will never show in your gallery or the Photos app.
Grant Storage Permission on Android
Step 1: Go to Settings. Head over to Apps or App Manager.
Step 2: Under All apps, go to the app browser from which you are trying to download the image. Let’s say Chrome. Tap on Chrome.
Step 3: Tap Permissions under Chrome.
Step 4: Tap on Storage, Files and media, or Photos and Videos, depending on the option. Choose Allow. Close the browser and try downloading the image.
Grant Storage Permission on iPhone and iPad
Step 1: Open the Settings app.
Step 2: Go to Privacy. Tap Photos.
Step 3: Tap the app used for downloading images from Google, let’s say Chrome. Select Add Photos only. If that’s not available, choose All Photos.
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Last updated on 17 July, 2024
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