Google Drive Lacks Download Progress Indicator on Mobile
Google Drive on mobile provides no visible progress tracking for file downloads, leaving users unable to gauge how long a transfer will take or whether it is still running. Without feedback, users cannot distinguish a slow download from a stalled one, forcing them to wait indefinitely. This missing affordance is a basic UX gap that degrades trust in the download experience.
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