Cannot delete files from /Downloads

[zabadoh]

Using a Motorola G6 running Android 9.

I can't delete simple PDFs or anything else for that matter using the Files app.

The Files app says "Deleting 1 item", then a system message in a trashcan icon says Files - "Couldn't delete 1 item Tap to view details"

When I tap to view details, I get a dialog saying "This file wasn't deleted" followed by the file name, and a close button on the dialog.

I have also tried multiple file explorer apps such as ES File Explorer, CX, etc.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Is the /Download directory on Internal Storage or the SD card?

 

[methodman89]

Can you delete it after launch?