Why are all of my File Downloads Pending?

[Wanda Barefoot]

EDIT: Wow something is playing with my sanity. After editing the post it allowed me to reply! lol

EDIT: I have no idea what happened but it won't allow me to reply to this post. I'm going to start a new thread. Thanks for your help.

I have been downloading files, such as .pdf,. Mp3 and so on, with no problems at all. Suddenly, a few days ago I tried to download and .mp3 and it's still pending. Today I tried downloading a .pdf and it says pending also. I have tried everything that my minimal expertise allows and I have searched and searched for answers to no avail. The only thing I know that could have changed is I started up my AT&T Active Armor service. I thought maybe it was blocking my downloads so I removed the service and I'm still having a problem. I typically use Brave browser but I tried downloading in Chrome also and the download won't even start. I cleared the cache in everything, including download manager, and now my downloads aren't starting in Brave either. I'm at my wits end. Please help.

Phone: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Android 12
Browsers: Brave, Chrome

 

[Wanda Barefoot]

I do a deep cleaning about once a week with CCleaner. I've been using it for years. Would I still need to do a cache wipe?

 

[belodion]

I do a deep cleaning about once a week with CCleaner. I've been using it for years. Would I still need to do a cache wipe?

A Cache Partition wipe wipes the System cached files, which are not touched by apps such as that.

 

[Wanda Barefoot]

This didn't work either. I just don't understand it. This started happening out of the blue.

 

[mustang7757]

This didn't work either. I just don't understand it. This started happening out of the blue.

Uninstall any app cleaners, antivirus, Malwarebytesapps and restart your phone see if they download

 

[Wanda Barefoot]

Whew thank you! Hopefully it's fixed for good. I just downloaded some .mp3 files with no problem. You guys and gals are great. Much appreciated!

 

[mustang7757]

Whew thank you! Hopefully it's fixed for good. I just downloaded some .mp3 files with no problem. You guys and gals are great. Much appreciated!

Awesome which one you uninstalled CC cleaner?

 

[Wanda Barefoot]

I actually Uninstalled all 3, CCleaner, Malwarebytes and Lookout Security. I'm going to add them back one by one to test it. I have been using all 3 for years so I'm not sure what happened.

 

[mustang7757]

I actually Uninstalled all 3, CCleaner, Malwarebytes and Lookout Security. I'm going to add them back one by one to test it. I have been using all 3 for years so I'm not sure what happened.

Me personally find those apps not needed and cause issues like you experience and some cases worse performance and battery life .