Force Download Files from PowerApps Android Appllication

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Posted on 18 Feb 2025 12:51:24 by PD-18021222-0

Hi Folks ,

I have a requirement : I am developing a App ,where a SharePoint list contains "File_Link"(Multiline of text datatype) Column getting dynamic sharing link value upon each uploading of files from PowerApps using Power Automate Flow for Unique Request_No column as https://dummy.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Sitename/EfHYOkZM-vJClMO6VdvjHU0BlUoKbvOxh_liaf-7bF9I3A.

✅In Desktop Version : we can download this dynamic files clicking on Button in a Gallery with using Download() function.

❌In Mobile Version (on my mobile): it is not downloading Instantly like desktop one as it is throwing error about Unable to download in Local Device .I have to use Launch () and then Download function() to download the files.

Is there any possibility so that i can instantly download the Files without launching first. Like how you usually do for our Mobile devices.

Kindly share any Approach and Possibility to resolve the issue.

Thanks in Advance.

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PD-18021222-0 8 on 19 Feb 2025 at 04:13:52

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Force Download Files from PowerApps Android Appllication

Hi @SpongYe , Thanks for Replying to my question.

Can you suggest me any possibility that ,can i Hide the SharePoint link while Launching in PowerApps Mobile using Power Automate flow or any other Approach.

Basically , i required the user for Mobile/Cell PowerApps when Launching the SharePoint link for attachment to get download.I don't wants user to see the SharePoint Path in the Browser.

If you can suggest any Possibility to achieve this with Power Automate, PowerApps function that would be great.

Thanks.
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SpongYe 5,580 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 18 Feb 2025 at 21:57:27

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Force Download Files from PowerApps Android Appllication

Hi @PD-18021222-0

The Power Apps platform doesn't support accessing authenticated URLs, including SharePoint attachments. If you run a Power Apps application in a web browser and it tries to access a SharePoint attachment, it might work if you're signed-in to SharePoint in another tab. This is because web browsers support multiple signed-in users, and sign-ins are valid across browser tabs. However, the Power Apps mobile app isn't a web browser, so doesn't benefit from this browser-based behavior. Check: Unable to download SharePoint attachment in the mobile app