duckduckgo / duckduckgo/Android

[Bug] Cannot download APK-Files with DDG - it will be removed after download

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Description

Describe the bug

Downloading any APK-File - once completed, the file will be deleted automatically

How to Reproduce

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bc7a63be-2ac5-4e71-8290-e0086c0bd724

Expected behavior

APK-File should stay in Download-Folder

Environment
- DDG App Version:5.220.0
- Device: Samsung S23 Ultra
- OS: Android 14

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Research direction

Reproduce the APK download on the stated DDG App version, Samsung S23 Ultra, and Android 14, using the linked recording as the reference behavior. Trace the download flow and verify that a completed APK remains in the Download folder; no source file or test is named in the report.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
40/100

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