Google Drive on a Nexus 5X.
Since its launch in early 2012, the Google Drive app has seen many changes.
When it was originally released, replaced the Google Docs application, and not really allowed to edit documents in iOS although they could create and edit Google Docs within the Android application. Now better serves as a hub for accessing different files stored in Google Drive.
Basics
The main screen of Google Drive offers some options to browse and manage your files. You will have quick access to the files on your drive, all files shared with you, all the files or folders you’ve starred, which have opened or recently released, as well as files that you downloaded to access them offline.
The first time you launch the application, you will find a list of the folders and files stored in Google Drive. The thumbnail view is the default (pictured above left) and can switch to a list view (center) by simply touching the list icon in the top menu bar.
Naturally, touching an item will open it. When I tap the “i” icon, however, the details screen (pictured right) for the file or folder from Android users will open. IOS users will have to touch the icon three points, followed by the “i” to see the same information. In this screen you can see who has access, when changes were made, who made them and other important details. You’ll also find options to share, move, delete, rename, highlight (for quick access) and the option to download the file to your device to access it when there is no connection.
Create and edit
To create a document with Google Drive, press the button with the floating signal more, “+”. In iOS, is blue. On Android, is red. The options for creating a new document include uploading a file from your device to scan a document camera, create a folder and, finally, creating documents, spreadsheets or slides.
The last three options require discharging the respective apps to your device. Be sure to install Docs (Android | iOS), Sheets (Android | iOS) and slides (Android |. iOS) on your device if you try to create a document without the companion app, Google Drive will ask you to do before proceeding have installed <. /> p>
You can still see the files without installing applications, although your editing options are limited.
When you select Add, you will be able to search and upload any type of file to your Drive account directly from your device. It is important to note that in Android, installing a file manager like Astro File Manager is required to view the files stored on your device. By default you can access images, videos, audio and downloads. IOS users can upload files stored on iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or stored in third party applications, plus the ability to upload photos and videos.
It is good to note that if you wish to place the new item in a specific folder, you must navigate to the folder where the application before raising or create it. Otherwise, the new uploaded file will be placed in the root directory of your Google Drive.
Menu and settings
When you slide the menu on the left side of the screen, you can switch accounts or view files that have been shared with you, recently opened, prominent or downloaded, your photos in the account of Google Photo and those that you uploaded from your device.
If you slide down the menu list on an Android, you’ll find an option to view the configuration of applications with the current amount of storage you use with each account. Within the application settings of Google Drive, you can set the amount of data you want to save the application as a cache, up to a maximum of 250 MB. You can also enable or disable encryption of documents available offline, and set the device to only upload or update files via Wi- Fi in an effort to help save your mobile data plan
iOS users can access the setup menu in the same place.; however, the numbers of data storage are in their own category, Stockpiling, just below Settings. In Settings, iOS users can add an access code, enable or disable notifications for shared files, and automatically create a copy of your photos on your device. In iOS what is missing is the ability to cache files or restrict uploads to Wi-Fi only files.
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