To download a video in Chrome on Android, copy the link from TikTok, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, open Fistty in Chrome, paste it and tap Download. Pick a quality, tap Allow if Chrome asks for media access, and watch the download bubble at the bottom of the screen. The MP4 saves to the Downloads folder and shows up in Gallery. No app, no login, free.
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How to download a video in Chrome on Android step by step
Chrome is the default browser on most Android phones, so these steps work on Samsung, Pixel, Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi and the rest. The example uses a Facebook video, but only the Fistty page changes for other platforms.
- Copy the link in the app. In Facebook, tap the three dots at the top right of the post and tap Copy link. In TikTok, tap the Share arrow → Copy link. In YouTube, tap Share → Copy link. In Instagram, tap the paper-plane icon → Copy link.
- Open the Fistty page in Chrome. Go to Fistty’s Facebook downloader, or the TikTok, YouTube or Instagram page. For X, Snapchat, Telegram or any other link, use the box on the home page.
- Paste and tap Download. Long-press the box, tap Paste, then tap the Download button. Fistty shows the video preview and a list of qualities with file sizes.
- Tap a quality. 720p is the best balance for most phones. Choose 1080p on Wi-Fi for the sharpest copy, or 480p if data is tight.
- Allow the permission. The first time, Chrome asks “Allow Chrome to access photos and media on your device?” (on Android 13 and newer it may say “Allow Chrome to access photos and videos”). Tap Allow. Some phones then show “Download file? video.mp4 (12 MB)”. Tap Download.
- Watch the download bubble. Chrome shows a round download bubble at the bottom of the screen with a progress ring. When it finishes, it changes to a tick and a message like “Download complete”. Tap the bubble to open the video, or tap the Downloads notification in the notification shade.
- Find the file. It is in Internal storage → Download. Open the Files app → Downloads, or open Gallery and look in the Download album. Chrome also keeps a list under the three-dot menu → Downloads.
Understanding Chrome’s download bubble and Downloads page
Older Chrome versions showed a bar at the bottom with “Open” and a close button. Newer versions replaced it with the download bubble, a small circle near the address bar or at the bottom edge. Tapping it opens a panel with every recent download, its size and a play icon. If you missed the bubble, tap the three dots → Downloads. From there you can play a file, share it, delete it or tap the folder icon to see it in the Files app.
Chrome’s Downloads page is only a list. Deleting an item there with the trash icon deletes the actual file from the phone, so be careful. Clearing the list with “Remove from history” style options is not available on Android; the file is the record.
Chrome settings that control downloads
Open Chrome → three dots → Settings → Downloads. There are three options that matter.
| Setting | What it does | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Download location | Chooses internal storage or SD card as the save folder | Internal storage unless the phone is low on space; SD card is slower and Gallery updates more slowly |
| Ask where to save files | Shows a folder picker before every download | Off, unless you like sorting files into folders yourself |
| Download later (some versions) | Offers to schedule the download for Wi-Fi | Useful on a mobile bundle for big 1080p files |
There is a second place that affects downloads: Chrome → Settings → Site settings → Automatic downloads. If this is set to "Blocked" or if fistty.com/ appears under blocked sites, Chrome silently drops the second and later downloads from the page. Set it to "Ask first" or allow the site.
Chrome permission prompts explained
Chrome asks for permissions at the moment it needs them, and the wording changes with your Android version. None of these come from Fistty; they are Android system prompts for Chrome.
- “Allow Chrome to access photos and media on your device?” (Android 10 to 12). Needed to write the file to Downloads. Tap Allow.
- “Allow Chrome to access photos and videos on this device?” (Android 13 and newer). Same purpose with the newer scoped permission. Tap Allow.
- “Allow Chrome to send you notifications?” Optional. It only controls the download-complete notification. You can deny it and still download.
- A prompt from a website, not from Chrome, asking to "show notifications" or "install an extension". Fistty does not do this. If you see it, you are probably on a clone or an ad, so close the tab and type fistty.com/ directly.
If you tapped Deny or Don’t allow in the past, Chrome remembers it. To fix it, go to phone Settings → Apps → Chrome → Permissions and allow Files and media (or Photos and videos). Reload Fistty and try again.
Fixes when Chrome will not download the video
- The video plays in a new tab instead of saving. Go back to Fistty, long-press the quality row and choose Download link. Or, in the player, tap the three dots and tap Download.
- Nothing happens after tapping the quality. Check Site settings → Automatic downloads as described above, then check the permission in phone Settings → Apps → Chrome.
- “Download failed” or “Storage full”. Free up space, or change Download location to the SD card. Chrome needs more free space than the file size while it writes.
- Download stuck at 0% or 99%. This is the connection. Switch to Wi-Fi or a stronger signal, or pick 480p/720p. See Download Stuck at 0% or 99%?.
- Chrome Lite mode or a VPN is on. Lite mode (where still available) and some VPNs route traffic through a proxy that breaks long downloads. Turn them off for the download.
- Chrome is out of date. Open the Play Store, search Chrome and tap Update. Old versions have known download bugs.
- Try another browser. Samsung Internet, Firefox or Opera handle the same Fistty page. If one of them works, the problem is Chrome’s settings or cache. Clear it in Chrome → Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cached images and files.
For broader help that is not Chrome-specific, read the universal troubleshooting guide.
Where the video goes after Chrome saves it
Chrome writes the file to Internal storage → Download. Android’s media scanner notices it and adds it to Gallery, usually within seconds, in an album called Download. Google Photos shows it under Library → Photos on device → Download. If Gallery does not show it, open the Files app to confirm it exists, then restart Gallery. Full details, including the .nomedia problem, are in How to Download Videos on Android and Save Them to Gallery. iPhone users have a different flow because Safari saves to Files rather than Photos; see How to Download Videos in Safari on iPhone.
Data tips for Chrome downloads
In 2026 most Android users are still on bundles, so size matters. A one-minute clip is around 5 MB at 480p, 10 MB at 720p and 20 MB at 1080p. Fistty shows the exact size before you tap. Download on Wi-Fi where possible, pick 720p for phone viewing, and use night bundles for long YouTube videos. Chrome’s “Download later” option, where available, lets you queue a file for the next Wi-Fi connection.
Safety
Fistty is a website, so there is no APK and the only permission involved is Chrome’s own storage access. It never asks for a password. Downloading a public video for personal offline use is generally fine; re-uploading someone else’s video as your own may break platform rules and copyright. Private or friends-only videos cannot be downloaded by any online tool.
Related guides
- How to Download Videos on Android and Save Them to Gallery
- How to Download Videos on Samsung Phones (Gallery and Secure Folder)
- How to Download Videos in Opera Mini (Data Saver Mode)
- How to Download Videos in Safari on iPhone (Fix Download Button Missing)
- How to Download X (Twitter) Videos on Android
- How to Download Facebook Videos on Android
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Frequently asked questions
How do I download a video from Chrome on Android?
Copy the video link, open fistty.com/ in Chrome, paste it and tap Download. Choose a quality, tap Allow if Chrome asks for media access, and the MP4 saves to the Downloads folder.
Where does Chrome save downloaded videos on Android?
In Internal storage → Download. Open the Files app → Downloads or Gallery → Download album. Chrome also lists them under the three-dot menu → Downloads.
Why does Chrome ask to access photos and media when I download?
Android requires that permission before any app can write a file to shared storage. It is a system prompt for Chrome, not for the website. Tap Allow or the download will fail.
Why does the video open in Chrome instead of downloading?
Chrome streams direct media links by default. Long-press the quality row on Fistty and choose Download link, or tap the three dots in the player and tap Download.
How do I change Chrome's download location on Android?
Open Chrome → three dots → Settings → Downloads → Download location and pick Internal storage or SD card. You can also turn on Ask where to save files.
Why did Chrome block the download?
Either the storage permission was denied earlier or Automatic downloads is blocked in Site settings. Fix the permission in phone Settings → Apps → Chrome → Permissions, and set Chrome → Settings → Site settings → Automatic downloads to Ask first.