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Feature Request: Select Different Download Path in Download Dialog

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#2,285 opened on Apr 12, 2019

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Description

In the Download Dialog, add an option to change the default download path to easily manually save to different folders.

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Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobilefrontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaAndroid developmentNewPipe codebase familiarity
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Review the existing download dialog implementation, likely in the app's UI layer (e.g., DownloadDialog.java or related fragments). Investigate how the current download path is set and explore Android's Storage Access Framework (SAF) to allow users to pick a custom directory. Consider adding a button or option in the dialog to trigger a folder picker and update the download path accordingly.