Google Docs Users Cannot Find Where Downloaded Files Are Saved, Leading to App Abandonment
A user reports being unable to locate where the Google Docs app saves downloaded files, and describes uninstalling the app rather than following guided instructions. This points to a discoverability gap in file-download UX that is severe enough to drive churn.
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