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Why Won’t MEGASync Take Over My Downloads? Get the Guaranteed Temporary Fix.
If you use the MEGASync desktop application, you may have noticed that downloads are not working as they should. The core issue is a “handoff failure.” This happens when your web browser fails to pass a download task to the MEGASync desktop app. Instead of the app handling the download, the file either gets stuck or is downloaded directly by your browser, which defeats the purpose of having the dedicated app.
Common Problems Reported by Users
Across platforms like Reddit, users have described several related symptoms. This breakdown in communication between the browser and the app has led to consistent issues.
- Downloads do not start in the MEGASync app.
- The browser does not detect that MEGASync is already running.
- A loop occurs where the website asks you to install the app even though it is open.
- Files become stuck in the syncing process and do not complete.
MEGA Confirms the Issue and a Pending Fix
MEGA’s official support has publicly confirmed that the company is aware of these handoff failures. In a statement, they assured users that their developers are actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. While a specific timeline for the patch has not been announced, a fix will be deployed in a future update.
A Temporary Solution to Get Downloads Working
While waiting for the official fix, you can use a manual workaround to download files with the MEGASync app. This method bypasses the broken browser handoff.
- Find the MEGASync icon in your computer’s system tray.
- Right-click the icon to open the menu.
- Choose the Download or Import links option.
- Paste the MEGA file link directly into the window that appears to start your download.
This is a reliable temporary measure to ensure your downloads are handled by the app until MEGA releases a permanent solution.