how to access downloads folder in android?

Question

I am new android, i\'m making an app in which one can download files to downloads folder (using Download Manager). I can see pictures if i go to downloads folder in emulator

Answer 1

If you are using Marshmallow, you have to either:

1. Request permissions at runtime (the user will get to allow or deny the request) or:
2. The user must go into Settings -> Apps -> {Your App} -> Permissions and grant storage access.

This is because in Marshmallow, Google completely revamped how permissions work.