How to download a file with React Native?

Question

I am building an app with React Native, for Android and iOS. I am trying to let the user download a PDF file when clicking on a button.

• react-native-file-downl

Answer 1

I had the same issue, got it working using Expo WebBrowser Module

// install module 
npm install react-native-webview

// import the module
import * as WebBrowser from 'expo-web-browser';

// then in your function you can call this function
await WebBrowser.openBrowserAsync(file_ur);

it will open preview of the file and then user can download using share button.