How to fix Safari downloads going to iCloud drive after iOS 17 update

Ever since l updated my iPad to ios17 anything I download from Safari keeps going to my downloads folder on my iCloud Drive. I've changed it numerous times in my settings to be downloaded on a folder on my iPad and it shows, that folder. However, the minute I download something to check the folder after it's been downloaded it's showing in the iCloud downloads folder. I've restarted my iPad and everything. Can anyone help?

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iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Mar 23, 2024 3:43 AM

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