So that's where they've been all this time ...
On an iPhone, downloaded files are typically saved in the Files app under the “Downloads” folder, accessible via iCloud Drive or “On My iPhone.” Photos and videos go to the Photos app, while music, ...
I had a horrible habit that I've worked really hard to get rid of. I used my "Downloads" storage as a disorganized bin of important and non-important files—and it bit me in the rear when I mistakenly ...