Cant open files says dont have app to open

[Android Central Question]

I can download files in file manager and just downloaded I get response 1. Can't open file
2. Don't have app to open file
3. Can't open

 

[methodman89]

What type of file?.doc, pdf?

 

[Rukbat]

Phones don't open files, apps open them, so you'll need an app that can handle that type of file.