How can I ensure that the file download functionality in PHP works seamlessly with different browsers and devices?

To ensure that the file download functionality in PHP works seamlessly with different browsers and devices, you can set appropriate headers before outputting the file contents. This includes setting the Content-Type header to specify the file type, Content-Disposition header to prompt the browser to download the file, and Content-Length header to indicate the size of the file. 

<?php
// Set the file path
$file = 'path/to/your/file.pdf';

// Set the appropriate headers
header('Content-Type: application/pdf');
header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="' . basename($file) . '"');
header('Content-Length: ' . filesize($file));

// Output the file contents
readfile($file);

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