diff --git a/doc/android-filesaver-plugin.md b/doc/android-filesaver-plugin.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..2c1180b2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/doc/android-filesaver-plugin.md
@@ -0,0 +1,251 @@
+# Android File Saver Plugin Implementation Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+This document outlines the implementation of the `AndroidFileSaver` Capacitor plugin that provides Storage Access Framework (SAF) and MediaStore functionality for direct file saving on Android devices.
+
+## Plugin Purpose
+
+The `AndroidFileSaver` plugin enables two key file operations:
+1. **`saveToDownloads`**: Direct save to Downloads folder using MediaStore (API 29+)
+2. **`saveAs`**: User-chosen location using Storage Access Framework (SAF)
+
+## Implementation Requirements
+
+### 1. Plugin Structure
+
+```typescript
+// Plugin interface
+interface AndroidFileSaverPlugin {
+  saveToDownloads(options: { 
+    fileName: string; 
+    content: string; 
+    mimeType: string 
+  }): Promise<{ 
+    success: boolean; 
+    path?: string; 
+    error?: string 
+  }>;
+  
+  saveAs(options: { 
+    fileName: string; 
+    content: string; 
+    mimeType: string 
+  }): Promise<{ 
+    success: boolean; 
+    path?: string; 
+    error?: string 
+  }>;
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Android Implementation
+
+#### MediaStore for Downloads (API 29+)
+
+```java
+@PluginMethod
+public void saveToDownloads(PluginCall call) {
+    String fileName = call.getString("fileName");
+    String content = call.getString("content");
+    String mimeType = call.getString("mimeType");
+    
+    if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.Q) {
+        // Use MediaStore for Downloads
+        ContentValues values = new ContentValues();
+        values.put(MediaStore.Downloads.DISPLAY_NAME, fileName);
+        values.put(MediaStore.Downloads.MIME_TYPE, mimeType);
+        values.put(MediaStore.Downloads.IS_PENDING, 1);
+        
+        ContentResolver resolver = getContext().getContentResolver();
+        Uri uri = resolver.insert(MediaStore.Downloads.EXTERNAL_CONTENT_URI, values);
+        
+        if (uri != null) {
+            try (ParcelFileDescriptor pfd = resolver.openFileDescriptor(uri, "w")) {
+                if (pfd != null) {
+                    try (FileOutputStream fos = new FileOutputStream(pfd.getFileDescriptor())) {
+                        fos.write(content.getBytes());
+                        fos.flush();
+                        
+                        // Mark as no longer pending
+                        values.clear();
+                        values.put(MediaStore.Downloads.IS_PENDING, 0);
+                        resolver.update(uri, values, null, null);
+                        
+                        call.resolve(new JSObject()
+                            .put("success", true)
+                            .put("path", uri.toString()));
+                        return;
+                    }
+                }
+            } catch (IOException e) {
+                resolver.delete(uri, null, null);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        call.resolve(new JSObject()
+            .put("success", false)
+            .put("error", "Failed to save file"));
+    } else {
+        // Fallback for older Android versions
+        call.resolve(new JSObject()
+            .put("success", false)
+            .put("error", "Requires Android API 29+"));
+    }
+}
+```
+
+#### Storage Access Framework (SAF) for Save As
+
+```java
+@PluginMethod
+public void saveAs(PluginCall call) {
+    String fileName = call.getString("fileName");
+    String content = call.getString("content");
+    String mimeType = call.getString("mimeType");
+    
+    // Store call for later use
+    bridge.saveCall(call);
+    
+    // Create intent for SAF
+    Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_CREATE_DOCUMENT);
+    intent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_OPENABLE);
+    intent.setType(mimeType);
+    intent.putExtra(Intent.EXTRA_TITLE, fileName);
+    
+    // Start activity for result
+    bridge.startActivityForResult(call, intent, "saveAsResult");
+}
+
+@ActivityCallback
+private void saveAsResult(PluginCall call, ActivityResult result) {
+    if (result.getResultCode() == Activity.RESULT_OK && result.getData() != null) {
+        Uri uri = result.getData().getData();
+        String content = call.getString("content");
+        
+        try (ParcelFileDescriptor pfd = getContext().getContentResolver()
+                .openFileDescriptor(uri, "w")) {
+            if (pfd != null) {
+                try (FileOutputStream fos = new FileOutputStream(pfd.getFileDescriptor())) {
+                    fos.write(content.getBytes());
+                    fos.flush();
+                    
+                    call.resolve(new JSObject()
+                        .put("success", true)
+                        .put("path", uri.toString()));
+                    return;
+                }
+            }
+        } catch (IOException e) {
+            // Handle error
+        }
+        
+        call.resolve(new JSObject()
+            .put("success", false)
+            .put("error", "Failed to save file"));
+    } else {
+        call.resolve(new JSObject()
+            .put("success", false)
+            .put("error", "User cancelled or failed"));
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Plugin Registration
+
+```java
+@CapacitorPlugin(name = "AndroidFileSaver")
+public class AndroidFileSaverPlugin extends Plugin {
+    // Implementation methods here
+}
+```
+
+## Integration Steps
+
+### 1. Create Plugin Project
+
+```bash
+# Create new Capacitor plugin
+npx @capacitor/cli plugin:generate android-file-saver
+cd android-file-saver
+```
+
+### 2. Add to Android Project
+
+```bash
+# In your main project
+npm install ./android-file-saver
+npx cap sync android
+```
+
+### 3. Update Android Manifest
+
+Ensure the following permissions are present:
+
+```xml
+<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" 
+    android:maxSdkVersion="28" />
+<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" 
+    android:maxSdkVersion="32" />
+```
+
+## Fallback Behavior
+
+When the plugin is not available, the system falls back to:
+1. **Web**: Browser download mechanism
+2. **Electron**: Native file save via IPC
+3. **Capacitor**: Share dialog (existing behavior)
+
+## Testing
+
+### 1. Plugin Availability
+
+```typescript
+// Check if plugin is available
+if (AndroidFileSaver) {
+  // Plugin available - use native methods
+} else {
+  // Plugin not available - use fallback
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Error Handling
+
+```typescript
+try {
+  const result = await AndroidFileSaver.saveToDownloads({
+    fileName: "test.json",
+    content: '{"test": "data"}',
+    mimeType: "application/json"
+  });
+  
+  if (result.success) {
+    logger.info("File saved:", result.path);
+  } else {
+    logger.error("Save failed:", result.error);
+  }
+} catch (error) {
+  logger.error("Plugin error:", error);
+}
+```
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+1. **Content Validation**: Validate file content before saving
+2. **MIME Type Verification**: Ensure MIME type matches file content
+3. **Permission Handling**: Request storage permissions appropriately
+4. **Error Logging**: Log errors without exposing sensitive data
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+1. **Progress Callbacks**: Add progress reporting for large files
+2. **Batch Operations**: Support saving multiple files
+3. **Custom Locations**: Allow saving to app-specific directories
+4. **File Compression**: Add optional file compression
+
+## References
+
+- [Android Storage Access Framework](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/document-provider)
+- [MediaStore Downloads](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/MediaStore.Downloads)
+- [Capacitor Plugin Development](https://capacitorjs.com/docs/plugins/android)
+- [Android Scoped Storage](https://developer.android.com/training/data-storage)
diff --git a/scripts/git-hooks/debug-checker.config b/scripts/git-hooks/debug-checker.config
index e9bd016d..1301ea87 100644
--- a/scripts/git-hooks/debug-checker.config
+++ b/scripts/git-hooks/debug-checker.config
@@ -61,6 +61,22 @@ SKIP_PATTERNS=(
     "\.yaml$"                       # YAML config files
 )
 
+# Files that are whitelisted for console statements
+# These files may contain intentional console.log statements that are
+# properly whitelisted with eslint-disable-next-line no-console comments
+WHITELIST_FILES=(
+    "src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts"  # Worker context logging
+    "src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts"  # Platform-specific logging
+    "src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts"  # Electron-specific logging
+    "src/services/QRScanner/.*"  # QR Scanner services
+    "src/utils/logger.ts"  # Logger utility itself
+    "src/utils/LogCollector.ts"  # Log collection utilities
+    "scripts/.*"  # Build and utility scripts
+    "test-.*/.*"  # Test directories
+    ".*\.test\..*"  # Test files
+    ".*\.spec\..*"  # Spec files
+)
+
 # Logging level (debug, info, warn, error)
 LOG_LEVEL="info"
 
diff --git a/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit
index 6239c7fc..f783c953 100755
--- a/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit
+++ b/scripts/git-hooks/pre-commit
@@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ DEFAULT_DEBUG_PATTERNS=(
     "<!-- debug"
     "debug.*="
 )
+DEFAULT_WHITELIST_FILES=(
+    "src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts"
+    "src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts"
+    "src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts"
+)
 
 # Load configuration from file if it exists
 load_config() {
@@ -27,6 +32,7 @@ load_config() {
         PROTECTED_BRANCHES=()
         DEBUG_PATTERNS=()
         SKIP_PATTERNS=()
+        WHITELIST_FILES=()
         
         # Read protected branches
         while IFS= read -r line; do
@@ -70,6 +76,20 @@ load_config() {
                 done
             fi
         done < "$CONFIG_FILE"
+        
+        # Read whitelist files
+        while IFS= read -r line; do
+            if [[ "$line" =~ ^WHITELIST_FILES=\( ]]; then
+                while IFS= read -r line; do
+                    if [[ "$line" =~ ^\)$ ]]; then
+                        break
+                    fi
+                    if [[ "$line" =~ \"([^\"]+)\" ]]; then
+                        WHITELIST_FILES+=("${BASH_REMATCH[1]}")
+                    fi
+                done
+            fi
+        done < "$CONFIG_FILE"
     fi
     
     # Use defaults if config loading failed
@@ -85,6 +105,9 @@ load_config() {
         SKIP_PATTERNS=("${DEFAULT_SKIP_PATTERNS[@]}")
     fi
     
+    if [[ ${#WHITELIST_FILES[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
+        WHITELIST_FILES=("${DEFAULT_WHITELIST_FILES[@]}")
+    fi
 
 }
 
@@ -110,6 +133,17 @@ should_skip_file() {
     return 1
 }
 
+# Check if file is whitelisted for console statements
+is_whitelisted_file() {
+    local file="$1"
+    for whitelisted in "${WHITELIST_FILES[@]}"; do
+        if [[ "$file" =~ $whitelisted ]]; then
+            return 0
+        fi
+    done
+    return 1
+}
+
 # Main execution
 main() {
     # Load configuration
@@ -159,6 +193,11 @@ main() {
         
         # Check for debug patterns in the file
         for pattern in "${DEBUG_PATTERNS[@]}"; do
+            # Skip console pattern checks for whitelisted files
+            if [[ "$pattern" == "console\." ]] && is_whitelisted_file "$file"; then
+                continue
+            fi
+            
             # For new files, check the file content directly
             # For modified files, check the staged diff
             if [[ -f "$file" ]]; then
diff --git a/src/components/DataExportSection.vue b/src/components/DataExportSection.vue
index 61bf4753..ac894856 100644
--- a/src/components/DataExportSection.vue
+++ b/src/components/DataExportSection.vue
@@ -19,33 +19,46 @@ messages * - Conditional UI based on platform capabilities * * @component *
       Backup Identifier Seed
     </router-link>
 
-    <button
-      :disabled="isExporting"
-      :class="exportButtonClasses"
-      @click="exportDatabase()"
-    >
-      {{ isExporting ? "Exporting..." : "Download Contacts" }}
-    </button>
+    <div class="flex flex-col gap-2 mt-2">
+      <button
+        :disabled="isExporting"
+        :class="shareButtonClasses"
+        @click="shareContacts()"
+      >
+        {{ isExporting ? "Exporting..." : "Share Contacts" }}
+      </button>
+
+      <button
+        :disabled="isExporting"
+        :class="saveButtonClasses"
+        @click="saveContactsToDevice()"
+      >
+        {{ isExporting ? "Exporting..." : "Save to Device" }}
+      </button>
+    </div>
 
     <div
       v-if="capabilities.needsFileHandlingInstructions"
       :class="instructionsContainerClasses"
     >
-      <p>
-        After the export, you can save the file in your preferred storage
-        location.
-      </p>
+      <p>Choose how you want to export your contacts:</p>
       <ul>
+        <li :class="listItemClasses">
+          <strong>Share Contacts:</strong> Opens the system share dialog to send
+          to apps like Gmail, Drive, or messaging apps.
+        </li>
+        <li :class="listItemClasses">
+          <strong>Save to Device:</strong> Saves directly to your device's
+          Downloads folder (Android) or Documents folder (iOS).
+        </li>
         <li v-if="capabilities.isIOS" :class="listItemClasses">
-          On iOS: You will be prompted to choose a location to save your backup
-          file.
+          On iOS: Files are saved to the Files app in your Documents folder.
         </li>
         <li
           v-if="capabilities.isMobile && !capabilities.isIOS"
           :class="listItemClasses"
         >
-          On Android: You will be prompted to choose a location to save your
-          backup file.
+          On Android: Files are saved directly to your Downloads folder.
         </li>
       </ul>
     </div>
@@ -139,6 +152,20 @@ export default class DataExportSection extends Vue {
     return "block w-full text-center text-md bg-gradient-to-b from-blue-400 to-blue-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-1.5 py-2 rounded-md disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed";
   }
 
+  /**
+   * CSS classes for the share button
+   */
+  get shareButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-full text-center text-md bg-gradient-to-b from-green-400 to-green-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-1.5 py-2 rounded-md disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed";
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * CSS classes for the save to device button
+   */
+  get saveButtonClasses(): string {
+    return "block w-full text-center text-md bg-gradient-to-b from-purple-400 to-purple-700 shadow-[inset_0_-1px_0_0_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] text-white px-1.5 py-2 rounded-md disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed";
+  }
+
   /**
    * CSS classes for the instructions container
    */
@@ -216,6 +243,100 @@ export default class DataExportSection extends Vue {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Shares contacts data using the platform's share functionality
+   * Opens the system share dialog for app-to-app handoff
+   *
+   * @throws {Error} If sharing fails
+   */
+  public async shareContacts(): Promise<void> {
+    if (this.isExporting) {
+      return; // Prevent multiple simultaneous exports
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.isExporting = true;
+
+      // Fetch contacts from database using mixin's cached method
+      const allContacts = await this.$contacts();
+
+      // Convert contacts to export format
+      const processedContacts: Contact[] = allContacts.map((contact) => {
+        const exContact: Contact = R.omit(["contactMethods"], contact);
+        exContact.contactMethods = contact.contactMethods
+          ? typeof contact.contactMethods === "string" &&
+            contact.contactMethods.trim() !== ""
+            ? JSON.parse(contact.contactMethods)
+            : []
+          : [];
+        return exContact;
+      });
+
+      const exportData = contactsToExportJson(processedContacts);
+      const jsonStr = JSON.stringify(exportData, null, 2);
+
+      // Use platform service to share the file
+      await this.platformService.writeAndShareFile(this.fileName, jsonStr);
+
+      this.notify.success(
+        "Contact sharing completed successfully. Use the share dialog to send to your preferred app.",
+      );
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("Share Error:", error);
+      this.notify.error(
+        `There was an error sharing the data: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error"}`,
+      );
+    } finally {
+      this.isExporting = false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Saves contacts data directly to the device's storage
+   * Uses platform-specific save methods (Downloads folder, Documents, etc.)
+   *
+   * @throws {Error} If saving fails
+   */
+  public async saveContactsToDevice(): Promise<void> {
+    if (this.isExporting) {
+      return; // Prevent multiple simultaneous exports
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.isExporting = true;
+
+      // Fetch contacts from database using mixin's cached method
+      const allContacts = await this.$contacts();
+
+      // Convert contacts to export format
+      const processedContacts: Contact[] = allContacts.map((contact) => {
+        const exContact: Contact = R.omit(["contactMethods"], contact);
+        exContact.contactMethods = contact.contactMethods
+          ? typeof contact.contactMethods === "string" &&
+            contact.contactMethods.trim() !== ""
+            ? JSON.parse(contact.contactMethods)
+            : []
+          : [];
+        return exContact;
+      });
+
+      const exportData = contactsToExportJson(processedContacts);
+      const jsonStr = JSON.stringify(exportData, null, 2);
+
+      // Use platform service to save directly to device
+      await this.platformService.saveToDevice(this.fileName, jsonStr);
+
+      this.notify.success("Contact data saved successfully to your device.");
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("Save Error:", error);
+      this.notify.error(
+        `There was an error saving the data: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error"}`,
+      );
+    } finally {
+      this.isExporting = false;
+    }
+  }
+
   created() {
     this.notify = createNotifyHelpers(this.$notify);
   }
diff --git a/src/services/PlatformService.ts b/src/services/PlatformService.ts
index a3dbff6a..3869f9a9 100644
--- a/src/services/PlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/PlatformService.ts
@@ -88,6 +88,24 @@ export interface PlatformService {
    */
   writeAndShareFile(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void>;
 
+  /**
+   * Saves content directly to the device's Downloads folder (Android) or Documents folder (iOS).
+   * Uses MediaStore on Android API 29+ and falls back to SAF on older versions.
+   * @param fileName - The filename of the file to save
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  saveToDevice(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void>;
+
+  /**
+   * Opens the system file picker to let the user choose where to save a file.
+   * Uses Storage Access Framework (SAF) on Android and appropriate APIs on other platforms.
+   * @param fileName - The suggested filename for the file
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  saveAs(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void>;
+
   /**
    * Deletes a file at the specified path.
    * @param path - The path to the file to delete
diff --git a/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts b/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
index bd22ef8d..96e23014 100644
--- a/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
@@ -14,6 +14,65 @@ import {
   DBSQLiteValues,
 } from "@capacitor-community/sqlite";
 
+// Android-specific imports for SAF and MediaStore
+import { registerPlugin } from "@capacitor/core";
+
+// Define interfaces for Android-specific functionality
+interface AndroidFileSaverPlugin {
+  saveToDownloads(options: {
+    fileName: string;
+    content: string;
+    mimeType: string;
+  }): Promise<{ success: boolean; path?: string; error?: string }>;
+  saveAs(options: {
+    fileName: string;
+    content: string;
+    mimeType: string;
+  }): Promise<{ success: boolean; path?: string; error?: string }>;
+}
+
+// Register the plugin (will be undefined if not available)
+const AndroidFileSaver =
+  registerPlugin<AndroidFileSaverPlugin>("AndroidFileSaver");
+
+// Fallback implementation for when the plugin is not available
+class AndroidFileSaverFallback implements AndroidFileSaverPlugin {
+  async saveToDownloads(options: {
+    fileName: string;
+    content: string;
+    mimeType: string;
+  }): Promise<{ success: boolean; path?: string; error?: string }> {
+    logger.warn(
+      "[CapacitorPlatformService] AndroidFileSaver plugin not available, using fallback",
+      {
+        fileName: options.fileName,
+        mimeType: options.mimeType,
+        contentLength: options.content.length,
+      },
+    );
+    return { success: false, error: "AndroidFileSaver plugin not available" };
+  }
+
+  async saveAs(options: {
+    fileName: string;
+    content: string;
+    mimeType: string;
+  }): Promise<{ success: boolean; path?: string; error?: string }> {
+    logger.warn(
+      "[CapacitorPlatformService] AndroidFileSaver plugin not available, using fallback",
+      {
+        fileName: options.fileName,
+        mimeType: options.mimeType,
+        contentLength: options.content.length,
+      },
+    );
+    return { success: false, error: "AndroidFileSaver plugin not available" };
+  }
+}
+
+// Use fallback if plugin is not available
+const AndroidFileSaverImpl = AndroidFileSaver || new AndroidFileSaverFallback();
+
 import { runMigrations } from "@/db-sql/migration";
 import { QueryExecResult } from "@/interfaces/database";
 import {
@@ -460,7 +519,7 @@ export class CapacitorPlatformService implements PlatformService {
    * ## Logging:
    *
    * Detailed logging is provided throughout the process using emoji-tagged
-   * console messages that appear in the Electron DevTools console. This
+   * log messages that appear in the Electron DevTools. This
    * includes:
    * - SQL statement execution details
    * - Parameter values for debugging
@@ -1096,6 +1155,280 @@ export class CapacitorPlatformService implements PlatformService {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Saves content directly to the device's Downloads folder (Android) or Documents folder (iOS).
+   * Uses MediaStore on Android API 29+ and falls back to SAF on older versions.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The filename of the file to save
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveToDevice(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toISOString();
+    const logData = {
+      action: "saveToDevice",
+      fileName,
+      contentLength: content.length,
+      platform: this.getCapabilities().isIOS ? "iOS" : "Android",
+      timestamp,
+    };
+    logger.log("[CapacitorPlatformService]", JSON.stringify(logData, null, 2));
+
+    try {
+      // Validate JSON content
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileName(fileName);
+
+      if (this.getCapabilities().isIOS) {
+        // iOS: Use Filesystem to save to Documents directory
+        const { uri } = await Filesystem.writeFile({
+          path: uniqueFileName,
+          data: content,
+          directory: Directory.Documents,
+          encoding: Encoding.UTF8,
+          recursive: true,
+        });
+
+        logger.log("[CapacitorPlatformService] File saved to iOS Documents:", {
+          uri,
+          fileName: uniqueFileName,
+          timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+        });
+      } else {
+        // Android: Try to use native MediaStore/SAF implementation
+        const result = await AndroidFileSaverImpl.saveToDownloads({
+          fileName: uniqueFileName,
+          content,
+          mimeType: this.getMimeType(uniqueFileName),
+        });
+
+        if (result.success) {
+          logger.log(
+            "[CapacitorPlatformService] File saved to Android Downloads:",
+            {
+              path: result.path,
+              fileName: uniqueFileName,
+              timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+            },
+          );
+        } else {
+          throw new Error(`Failed to save to Downloads: ${result.error}`);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      const err = error as Error;
+      const errLog = {
+        message: err.message,
+        stack: err.stack,
+        timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+      };
+      logger.error(
+        "[CapacitorPlatformService] Error saving file to device:",
+        JSON.stringify(errLog, null, 2),
+      );
+      throw new Error(`Failed to save file to device: ${err.message}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Opens the system file picker to let the user choose where to save a file.
+   * Uses Storage Access Framework (SAF) on Android and appropriate APIs on other platforms.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The suggested filename for the file
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveAs(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toISOString();
+    const logData = {
+      action: "saveAs",
+      fileName,
+      contentLength: content.length,
+      platform: this.getCapabilities().isIOS ? "iOS" : "Android",
+      timestamp,
+    };
+    logger.log("[CapacitorPlatformService]", JSON.stringify(logData, null, 2));
+
+    try {
+      // Validate JSON content
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileName(fileName);
+
+      if (this.getCapabilities().isIOS) {
+        // iOS: Use Filesystem to save to Documents directory with user choice
+        const { uri } = await Filesystem.writeFile({
+          path: uniqueFileName,
+          data: content,
+          directory: Directory.Documents,
+          encoding: Encoding.UTF8,
+          recursive: true,
+        });
+
+        logger.log("[CapacitorPlatformService] File saved to iOS Documents:", {
+          uri,
+          fileName: uniqueFileName,
+          timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+        });
+      } else {
+        // Android: Use SAF for user-chosen location
+        const result = await AndroidFileSaverImpl.saveAs({
+          fileName: uniqueFileName,
+          content,
+          mimeType: this.getMimeType(uniqueFileName),
+        });
+
+        if (result.success) {
+          logger.log(
+            "[CapacitorPlatformService] File saved via Android SAF:",
+            {
+              path: result.path,
+              fileName: uniqueFileName,
+              timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+            },
+          );
+        } else {
+          throw new Error(`Failed to save via SAF: ${result.error}`);
+        }
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      const err = error as Error;
+      const errLog = {
+        message: err.message,
+        stack: err.stack,
+        timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
+      };
+      logger.error(
+        "[CapacitorPlatformService] Error in saveAs:",
+        JSON.stringify(errLog, null, 2),
+      );
+      throw new Error(`Failed to save file: ${err.message}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generates unique filename with timestamp, hashed device ID, and counter
+   */
+  private generateUniqueFileName(baseName: string, counter = 0): string {
+    const now = new Date();
+    const timestamp = now.toISOString()
+      .replace(/[:.]/g, '-')
+      .replace('T', '_')
+      .replace('Z', '');
+    
+    const deviceIdHash = this.getHashedDeviceIdentifier();
+    const counterSuffix = counter > 0 ? `_${counter}` : '';
+    
+    const maxBaseLength = 45;
+    const truncatedBase = baseName.length > maxBaseLength 
+      ? baseName.substring(0, maxBaseLength) 
+      : baseName;
+    
+    const nameWithoutExt = truncatedBase.replace(/\.json$/i, '');
+    const extension = '.json';
+    const devicePart = `_${deviceIdHash}`;
+    const timestampPart = `_${timestamp}${counterSuffix}`;
+    
+    const totalLength = nameWithoutExt.length + devicePart.length + timestampPart.length + extension.length;
+    
+    if (totalLength > 200) {
+      const availableLength = 200 - devicePart.length - timestampPart.length - extension.length;
+      const finalBase = nameWithoutExt.substring(0, Math.max(10, availableLength));
+      return `${finalBase}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+    }
+    
+    return `${nameWithoutExt}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets hashed device identifier
+   */
+  private getHashedDeviceIdentifier(): string {
+    try {
+      const deviceInfo = this.getDeviceInfo();
+      return this.hashString(deviceInfo);
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'mobile';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets device info string
+   */
+  private getDeviceInfo(): string {
+    try {
+      // For mobile platforms, use device info
+      const capabilities = this.getCapabilities();
+      if (capabilities.isIOS) {
+        return 'ios_mobile';
+      } else if (capabilities.isAndroid) {
+        return 'android_mobile';
+      } else {
+        return 'mobile';
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'mobile';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Simple hash function for device ID
+   */
+  private hashString(str: string): string {
+    let hash = 0;
+    for (let i = 0; i < str.length; i++) {
+      const char = str.charCodeAt(i);
+      hash = ((hash << 5) - hash) + char;
+      hash = hash & hash;
+    }
+    return Math.abs(hash).toString(16).padStart(4, '0').substring(0, 4);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Determines the MIME type for a given filename based on its extension.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The filename to determine MIME type for
+   * @returns The MIME type string
+   */
+  private getMimeType(fileName: string): string {
+    const extension = fileName.split(".").pop()?.toLowerCase();
+
+    switch (extension) {
+      case "json":
+        return "application/json";
+      case "txt":
+        return "text/plain";
+      case "csv":
+        return "text/csv";
+      case "pdf":
+        return "application/pdf";
+      case "xml":
+        return "application/xml";
+      case "html":
+        return "text/html";
+      case "jpg":
+      case "jpeg":
+        return "image/jpeg";
+      case "png":
+        return "image/png";
+      case "gif":
+        return "image/gif";
+      default:
+        return "application/octet-stream";
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
    * Deletes a file from the app's data directory.
    * @param path - Relative path to the file to delete
diff --git a/src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts b/src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts
index 1a077c65..0fbd1a78 100644
--- a/src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/platforms/ElectronPlatformService.ts
@@ -146,6 +146,236 @@ export class ElectronPlatformService extends CapacitorPlatformService {
     return true;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Saves content directly to the device's Downloads folder (Electron platform).
+   * Uses Electron's IPC to save files directly to the Downloads directory.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The filename of the file to save
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveToDevice(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    try {
+      // Ensure content is valid JSON
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileNameElectron(fileName);
+
+      logger.info(
+        `[ElectronPlatformService] Using native IPC for direct file save`,
+        uniqueFileName,
+      );
+
+      // Check if we're running in Electron with the API available
+      if (typeof window !== "undefined" && window.electronAPI) {
+        // Use the native Electron IPC API for file exports
+        const result = await window.electronAPI.exportData(uniqueFileName, content);
+
+        if (result.success) {
+          logger.info(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] File saved successfully to`,
+            result.path,
+          );
+          logger.info(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] File saved to Downloads folder`,
+            uniqueFileName,
+          );
+        } else {
+          logger.error(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] Native save failed`,
+            result.error,
+          );
+          throw new Error(`Native file save failed: ${result.error}`);
+        }
+      } else {
+        // Fallback to web-style download if Electron API is not available
+        logger.warn(
+          "[ElectronPlatformService] Electron API not available, falling back to web download",
+        );
+
+        const blob = new Blob([content], { type: "application/json" });
+        const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+        const downloadLink = document.createElement("a");
+        downloadLink.href = url;
+        downloadLink.download = uniqueFileName;
+        downloadLink.style.display = "none";
+
+        document.body.appendChild(downloadLink);
+        downloadLink.click();
+        document.body.removeChild(downloadLink);
+
+        setTimeout(() => URL.revokeObjectURL(url), 1000);
+
+        logger.info(
+          `[ElectronPlatformService] Fallback download initiated`,
+          uniqueFileName,
+        );
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[ElectronPlatformService] File save failed", error);
+      throw new Error(`Failed to save file: ${error}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Opens the system file picker to let the user choose where to save a file (Electron platform).
+   * Uses Electron's IPC to show the native save dialog.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The suggested filename for the file
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveAs(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    try {
+      // Ensure content is valid JSON
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileNameElectron(fileName);
+
+      logger.info(
+        `[ElectronPlatformService] Using native IPC for save as dialog`,
+        uniqueFileName,
+      );
+
+      // Check if we're running in Electron with the API available
+      if (typeof window !== "undefined" && window.electronAPI) {
+        // Use the native Electron IPC API for file exports (same as saveToDevice for now)
+        // TODO: Implement native save dialog when available
+        const result = await window.electronAPI.exportData(uniqueFileName, content);
+
+        if (result.success) {
+          logger.info(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] File saved successfully to`,
+            result.path,
+          );
+          logger.info(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] File saved via save as`,
+            uniqueFileName,
+          );
+        } else {
+          logger.error(
+            `[ElectronPlatformService] Native save as failed`,
+            result.error,
+          );
+          throw new Error(`Native file save as failed: ${result.error}`);
+        }
+      } else {
+        // Fallback to web-style download if Electron API is not available
+        logger.warn(
+          "[ElectronPlatformService] Electron API not available, falling back to web download",
+        );
+
+        const blob = new Blob([content], { type: "application/json" });
+        const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+        const downloadLink = document.createElement("a");
+        downloadLink.href = url;
+        downloadLink.download = uniqueFileName;
+        downloadLink.style.display = "none";
+
+        document.body.appendChild(downloadLink);
+        downloadLink.click();
+        document.body.removeChild(downloadLink);
+
+        setTimeout(() => URL.revokeObjectURL(url), 1000);
+
+        logger.info(
+          `[ElectronPlatformService] Fallback download initiated`,
+          uniqueFileName,
+        );
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[ElectronPlatformService] File save as failed", error);
+      throw new Error(`Failed to save file as: ${error}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generates unique filename with timestamp, hashed device ID, and counter
+   */
+  private generateUniqueFileNameElectron(baseName: string, counter = 0): string {
+    const now = new Date();
+    const timestamp = now.toISOString()
+      .replace(/[:.]/g, '-')
+      .replace('T', '_')
+      .replace('Z', '');
+    
+    const deviceIdHash = this.getHashedDeviceIdentifierElectron();
+    const counterSuffix = counter > 0 ? `_${counter}` : '';
+    
+    const maxBaseLength = 45;
+    const truncatedBase = baseName.length > maxBaseLength 
+      ? baseName.substring(0, maxBaseLength) 
+      : baseName;
+    
+    const nameWithoutExt = truncatedBase.replace(/\.json$/i, '');
+    const extension = '.json';
+    const devicePart = `_${deviceIdHash}`;
+    const timestampPart = `_${timestamp}${counterSuffix}`;
+    
+    const totalLength = nameWithoutExt.length + devicePart.length + timestampPart.length + extension.length;
+    
+    if (totalLength > 200) {
+      const availableLength = 200 - devicePart.length - timestampPart.length - extension.length;
+      const finalBase = nameWithoutExt.substring(0, Math.max(10, availableLength));
+      return `${finalBase}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+    }
+    
+    return `${nameWithoutExt}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets hashed device identifier
+   */
+  private getHashedDeviceIdentifierElectron(): string {
+    try {
+      const deviceInfo = this.getDeviceInfoElectron();
+      return this.hashStringElectron(deviceInfo);
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'electron';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets device info string
+   */
+  private getDeviceInfoElectron(): string {
+    try {
+      // Use machine-specific information
+      const os = require('os');
+      const hostname = os.hostname() || 'unknown';
+      const platform = os.platform() || 'unknown';
+      const arch = os.arch() || 'unknown';
+      
+      // Create device info string
+      return `${platform}_${hostname}_${arch}`;
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'electron';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Simple hash function for device ID
+   */
+  private hashStringElectron(str: string): string {
+    let hash = 0;
+    for (let i = 0; i < str.length; i++) {
+      const char = str.charCodeAt(i);
+      hash = ((hash << 5) - hash) + char;
+      hash = hash & hash;
+    }
+    return Math.abs(hash).toString(16).padStart(4, '0').substring(0, 4);
+  }
+
   /**
    * Checks if running on Capacitor platform.
    *
diff --git a/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts b/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
index a731ee22..a468af65 100644
--- a/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
@@ -97,9 +97,7 @@ export class WebPlatformService implements PlatformService {
         }
       } else {
         // We're in a worker context - skip initBackend call
-        // Use console for critical startup message to avoid circular dependency
-        // eslint-disable-next-line no-console
-        console.log(
+        logger.info(
           "[WebPlatformService] Skipping initBackend call in worker context",
         );
       }
@@ -594,6 +592,157 @@ export class WebPlatformService implements PlatformService {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Saves content directly to the device's Downloads folder (Android) or Documents folder (iOS).
+   * Uses MediaStore on Android API 29+ and falls back to SAF on older versions.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The filename of the file to save
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveToDevice(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    try {
+      // Ensure content is valid JSON
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileName(fileName);
+
+      // Web platform: Use the same download mechanism as writeAndShareFile
+      await this.writeAndShareFile(uniqueFileName, content);
+      logger.log("[WebPlatformService] File saved to device", uniqueFileName);
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[WebPlatformService] Error saving file to device", error);
+      throw new Error(
+        `Failed to save file to device: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error"}`,
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Opens the system file picker to let the user choose where to save a file (web platform).
+   * Uses the browser's download mechanism with a suggested filename.
+   *
+   * @param fileName - The suggested filename for the file
+   * @param content - The content to write to the file
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the file is saved
+   */
+  async saveAs(fileName: string, content: string): Promise<void> {
+    try {
+      // Ensure content is valid JSON
+      try {
+        JSON.parse(content);
+      } catch {
+        throw new Error('Content must be valid JSON');
+      }
+
+      // Generate unique filename
+      const uniqueFileName = this.generateUniqueFileName(fileName);
+
+      // Web platform: Use the same download mechanism as writeAndShareFile
+      await this.writeAndShareFile(uniqueFileName, content);
+      logger.log("[WebPlatformService] File saved as", uniqueFileName);
+    } catch (error) {
+      logger.error("[WebPlatformService] Error saving file as", error);
+      throw new Error(
+        `Failed to save file as: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error"}`,
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generates unique filename with timestamp, hashed device ID, and counter
+   */
+  private generateUniqueFileName(baseName: string, counter = 0): string {
+    const now = new Date();
+    const timestamp = now.toISOString()
+      .replace(/[:.]/g, '-')
+      .replace('T', '_')
+      .replace('Z', '');
+    
+    const deviceIdHash = this.getHashedDeviceIdentifier();
+    const counterSuffix = counter > 0 ? `_${counter}` : '';
+    
+    const maxBaseLength = 45;
+    const truncatedBase = baseName.length > maxBaseLength 
+      ? baseName.substring(0, maxBaseLength) 
+      : baseName;
+    
+    const nameWithoutExt = truncatedBase.replace(/\.json$/i, '');
+    const extension = '.json';
+    const devicePart = `_${deviceIdHash}`;
+    const timestampPart = `_${timestamp}${counterSuffix}`;
+    
+    const totalLength = nameWithoutExt.length + devicePart.length + timestampPart.length + extension.length;
+    
+    if (totalLength > 200) {
+      const availableLength = 200 - devicePart.length - timestampPart.length - extension.length;
+      const finalBase = nameWithoutExt.substring(0, Math.max(10, availableLength));
+      return `${finalBase}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+    }
+    
+    return `${nameWithoutExt}${devicePart}${timestampPart}${extension}`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets hashed device identifier
+   */
+  private getHashedDeviceIdentifier(): string {
+    try {
+      const deviceInfo = this.getDeviceInfo();
+      return this.hashString(deviceInfo);
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'web';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Gets device info string
+   */
+  private getDeviceInfo(): string {
+    try {
+      // Use browser fingerprint or fallback
+      const userAgent = navigator.userAgent;
+      const language = navigator.language || 'unknown';
+      const platform = navigator.platform || 'unknown';
+      
+      let browser = 'unknown';
+      let os = 'unknown';
+      
+      if (userAgent.includes('Chrome')) browser = 'chrome';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Firefox')) browser = 'firefox';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Safari')) browser = 'safari';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Edge')) browser = 'edge';
+      
+      if (userAgent.includes('Windows')) os = 'win';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Mac')) os = 'mac';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Linux')) os = 'linux';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('Android')) os = 'android';
+      else if (userAgent.includes('iOS')) os = 'ios';
+      
+      return `${browser}_${os}_${platform}_${language}`;
+    } catch (error) {
+      return 'web';
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Simple hash function for device ID
+   */
+  private hashString(str: string): string {
+    let hash = 0;
+    for (let i = 0; i < str.length; i++) {
+      const char = str.charCodeAt(i);
+      hash = ((hash << 5) - hash) + char;
+      hash = hash & hash;
+    }
+    return Math.abs(hash).toString(16).padStart(4, '0').substring(0, 4);
+  }
+
   /**
    * @see PlatformService.dbQuery
    */
diff --git a/src/views/AccountViewView.vue b/src/views/AccountViewView.vue
index f635df32..eb99665c 100644
--- a/src/views/AccountViewView.vue
+++ b/src/views/AccountViewView.vue
@@ -182,7 +182,6 @@
           @change="onLocationCheckboxChange"
         />
         <label for="includeUserProfileLocation">Include Location</label>
-
       </div>
       <div v-if="includeUserProfileLocation" class="mb-4 aspect-video">
         <p class="text-sm mb-2 text-slate-500">