Can't chage the default app on my android....

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of changing the default application for downloading files on an Android device, specifically when a user has inadvertently set Firefox as the default downloader. Participants explore potential solutions and troubleshooting steps related to this problem.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over being unable to change the default downloader after selecting Firefox, noting that downloads occur automatically without using the app.
  • Another participant suggests checking a link for guidance on changing default apps, but the original poster indicates that the information was not helpful.
  • Several participants request additional details about the user's device and operating system to better assist with the issue.
  • A participant provides a link to a forum post that may contain instructions for reversing the default app setting.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on a solution, and multiple suggestions are offered without resolution to the original problem.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific troubleshooting steps that have been confirmed to work for the user's device and operating system version.

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I am really frustrated because just this one time , I went ahead and for my downloader I hit the always button for firefox . Now whenever I want to download a 7z file ( and some other formats ) it goes straight to downloading , Even when I am not using the firefox ( the default internet app , for example ) . I tried to go to app manager and hit the clean defaults button , both for firefox and the default android downloader , but they were deactivate . I even tried using a third party software but no results . It is really bothering me and I am starting to think that there's no way out ...
 
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Check out this link:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/change-default-android-apps,news-21280.html
 
jedishrfu said:
Check out this link:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/change-default-android-apps,news-21280.html
No ... that didn't come in handy ... I found that a lomg time ago , but it doesn't work ...
 
Can you provide more details on what phone OS you have and what version it is?
 
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jedishrfu said:
Can you provide more details on what phone OS you have and what version it is?
My phone is samsung galaxy note 10.1 gt n8000 , my android version is 4.1.2 ...
 
Try this:

http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/jelly-bean/27439-jelly-bean-android-4-1-1-how-reverse-default-always-app.html
 

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