Downloading a video from a link directly onto your mobile device using Safari or Firefox can sometimes be tricky due to restrictions on iOS or limitations in the browsers themselves. Here's a step-by-step guide to download a video using these browsers, primarily focusing on a method that should work well given the constraints:
- When you click the download video button from the email you've received, the video will be played on the browser instead of downloading directly.
- Play the Video: Tap on the video to play it; this may reveal additional options.
- Use the Share Option:
- Tap on the share icon (usually a square with an arrow pointing up out of it, found at the bottom of the Safari/Firefox window).
- Scroll through the share options and select "Save to Files." Choose the location to save the video (like "On My iPhone" or a specific folder).
- Tap on the share icon (usually a square with an arrow pointing up out of it, found at the bottom of the Safari/Firefox window).
- Access the Files App:
- Open the Files app on your device.
- Navigate to the folder where you saved the video.
- Tap on the video file to open it.
- Save Video to Photos:
- Tap the share icon while viewing the video in the Files app.
- Choose "Save Video" from the options to save it to your Photos app.
These steps will ensure that the video is downloaded and ready for easy sharing on social networks or with contacts directly from your mobile device.
- Tap the share icon while viewing the video in the Files app.