Chrome blocked download? It can happen that the browser simply blocks the file you are trying to download. Chrome means well and just wants to avoid infecting the computer with infected files. We will show you how to remove this block, whether you are using the Chrome browser on a desktop computer (laptop), Android or on your iPhone.
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1 Chrome blocked download
2 Chrome blocks download on desktop computers
3 Chrome blocks download on iPhone
4 Chrome blocks download on Android
Chrome blocks download
Google 's Chrome browser only means well when it blocks a download. The browser checks the download and stops the download automatically. It's only annoying when the file you're trying to download is harmless. What you can do if Google Chrome blocks the download:
Chrome blocks downloads on desktop computers
- Start Google Chrome on the computer or laptop.
- Click on the 3 dots at the top right and then on "Settings" . (You can also type " chrome://settings/ " in the address bar.
- Select "Privacy & Security > Security (Safe Browsing (protection from harmful websites) and other security settings)" on the left.
- Click on "Safe Browsing".
- Activate " No protection (not recommended) " in the Safe Browsing section (You will not be protected from malicious websites, downloads and extensions. Where available, you are protected by Safe Browsing in other Google services, such as Gmail and Google Search. )
- In the window that appears, click on “Deactivate”.
Disable Safe Browsing?
Safe Browsing protects you against attackers who want to trick you into taking risks, such as B. installing malicious software or disclosing personal data such as passwords, telephone numbers or credit card details. If you disable Safe Browsing, be extra careful when browsing unknown or dubious websites.

After that you can download the desired file. Please turn the feature back on to stay protected.
Chrome blocks download on iPhone
If Chrome on the iPhone blocks the download, you can also disable Safe Browsing here.
- Open Google Chrome on iPhone
- Tap on the 3 dots at the bottom right and then on the "Settings".
- Select "Google Services"
- Disable Safe Browsing.

Safe Browsing on iPhone
Chrome blocks download on Android
- Open Google Chrome on the Android smartphone.
- Tap on the 3 dots in the top right and then on "Settings".
- Select Privacy and security , and then select Safe browsing .
- Select the level of Safe Browsing protection you want.
We have shown here how you can download a file if Google Chrome is blocking it in the how to disable Safe Browsing . Please remember to switch on Safe Browsing again after the successful download, no matter on which device you use the Google Chrome browser.