If there are files you’ve downloaded from the web to your phone, these should show up in the file manager searches on Android or iOS.

How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.

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.

It's easy to download a PDF document on an iPhone and save it to an app like Apple Books or iCloud Files. Here's how to do it.