Since its launch in early 2012, the Google Drive app has seen a lot of changes. When it was originally launched, it replaced the Google Docs app, while not allowing document editing on iOS, but allowing document file creation and editing on the Android app. Now it serves as a hub for accessing the various types of files you store in Google Drive.
Basics.
The main Google Drive screen provides several options for navigating your files. You have quick access to files in your Drive, any documents that have been shared with you, which files or folders you have starred, recently opened or edited, and any files that have been downloaded offline.
When you first launch the app, you will find a list of folders and files stored in Google Drive. The default thumbnail view (pictured above, left) can be changed to a list view (centered) by clicking on the list icon in the top menu bar.
Naturally, clicking on an item will open it. Clicking on the "i" icon will open the details screen (pictured right) for the corresponding file or folder. On this screen, you can see who has access, when changes were made, who made them, and other important details. In addition, you'll find options to share, move, delete, rename, star (for quick access), and for files, the ability to download them offline to your device.
Creation and editing.
The Google Drive app for Android has recently been updated with a Material-inspired design, with a floating Create button and fun animations. Clicking on the red round button will open the invitation. Options for creating a new document include: uploading a file from a device, scanning a document, creating a folder, and finally creating a document, spreadsheet, or presentation. The iOS app will definitely get the same design, but for now, you can click on the "+" in the top right corner to create a new document.The last three options require the respective application to be installed on your device. Be sure to install "Documents" (Android | iOS), "Spreadsheets" (Android | iOS) and "Presentation" (Android | iOS) on the device. If you're trying to create a document without the corresponding app installed, Google Drive will prompt you to install it before continuing.
Viewing documents without the above applications installed is still possible, but editing options will be limited.
When you choose to download, you will be able to view and upload any type of file to your account directly from your device. It is important to note that on Android, you need to install a file manager, such as ES File Explorer, in order to view all the files stored on the device. By default, you can access images, videos, audios, and downloads. iOS users are limited to video files and images only.
Keep in mind if you want to place a new item in a specific folder, you will need to navigate to that folder in the app before you can upload or create it. Otherwise, the new file will be uploaded to the root directory of your Google Drive account.
Menu and settings.
Slide down the menu on the left side of the screen, here you can switch accounts or view files that have been shared with you (classified as "Shared"), recent, tagged or downloaded, or downloaded to your device.Scrolling through the menu on Android, you'll find an option to view settings and information about the amount of disk space you're using for each account. In the Google Drive app settings, you can set the amount of data the app will store in cache, up to a maximum of 250MB. You can also enable or disable document encryption on your device, and set files to be downloaded or updated over Wi-Fi only to save on mobile internet data.
iOS users will need to tap on the settings icon located next to their username at the top of the menu. There you can find the available storage space, as well as the option to set a security code to access the app. There is no option in iOS to cache documents or limit downloads to Wi-Fi only.
Smartphones on the Android operating system are the most popular gadgets on the mobile device market. Unlike smartphones of previous generations, these devices have a powerful filling, thanks to which you can run complex games and applications, record high-definition videos and take high-quality photos, and then process them and send them to the network.
First of all, the Android operating system is aimed at a constant connection with an Internet connection. Of course, you can make calls, send SMS or take photos without an Internet connection, but at the same time, the user loses a number of additional features.
Thanks to the Internet connection, a person can read the latest news, check messages on social networks and even make video calls.
One of the most important functions of an Android smartphone can be considered Google services, which include both useful and not so useful functions. By default, only a part of the services are installed on smartphones: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, YouTube, etc. Other applications associated with Google services include: Google Docs, Chrome, Maps, Google Music, Google Photos and of course Google Drive itself, with which all the above-mentioned services take place. For example, after creating a document in the Google Docs application, the file is automatically synchronized with the account's cloud drive, and it is not at all necessary to have Google Drive installed on the phone.
How to create Google Drive
Turning on a new smartphone on the Android operating system, the device will prompt you to log into your account. To do this, a person must either use the old one. A Google account is nothing more than Gmail mail.
After creating a mailbox, other Google services are activated. For example, if a PC user does not have an application for working with Word documents, he may well use Google Docs, which work even offline. The created text files are stored on a cloud service, where they can be edited, downloaded to a computer, or moved to other directories.
After the person has logged in, his account. To synchronize other services, you need to install additional software. For example, when installing Google Docs, the user will have access to files created on the computer.
Photo sync
One of the most useful features is the synchronization of photos and videos. After installing the Google Photos app, all the photos you take are automatically uploaded to the cloud service. Recently, photos uploaded using this application do not take up space on the cloud service.
To turn off sync, you can go to settings, select your Google account, and uncheck Google Photos.
The reverse side of the medal of high-quality cameras is the large volume of the resulting file. It's hard to imagine how much space a half-hour 4K video recording can take up. No matter how much space there is in the phone, at this rate it will run out very soon. Thanks to synchronization with the cloud service, the footage can be safely deleted. To store multimedia content in the cloud service provides 15 gigabytes of memory. For a fee, the amount of space can be increased up to 30 terabytes.
Synchronization with a computer
Of course, even 15 gigabytes is extremely small by modern standards, however, for this there is a synchronization of the cloud service with a computer. By logging into the web version of Google Drive, the user can download a special application for the computer.
After installing the client, the program will prompt you to go through authorization and select a directory for synchronization. The directory is pointed to the partition with the most space. It is desirable not to the partition on which the operating system is installed, otherwise, when reinstalling, all the user's multimedia data may be lost.
As mentioned above, photos created on a smartphone are synchronized with a cloud service, which, in turn, will now be synchronized with a personal computer. Thus, a person takes pictures and, without thinking about anything, turns on the computer and sees the created pictures on his computer. If desired, the user can move the files to another directory, and delete the original photos, both on the cloud and on the smartphone itself.
Among other things, Google Drive is a convenient way to transfer files, both from a smartphone to a computer, and vice versa. A person simply moves the necessary file to a directory synchronized with the cloud service, after which it is uploaded to Google Drive. After downloading, the user enters the Google Drive application on the smartphone and downloads the required file. If you have a Wi-Fi connection, this procedure is quite fast.
Viewing multimedia content from a cloud service
According to statistics, many users are still using Android 4.4. This suggests that not everyone has flagship devices with a large amount of memory. For some users, 15 gigabytes is a significant amount. Having 4 gigabytes of memory on your device, it is difficult for a person to allocate space for a movie, music and other multimedia content.
Files uploaded to the cloud service can not only be edited, but also viewed. By launching any video file through Google Drive, a person leads a player familiar from the YouTub service, with which you can watch the movie. In addition, streaming playback of audio files, text documents and images works in the cloud service. If desired, graphic files can be edited.
Google Drive has an undeniable advantage over other cloud services, because thanks to integration with the operating system, once logged in, all Google services connect to the user's account without entering a login and password.
Hello, my regular readers and guests of the blog. With you Ekaterina Kalmykova. Have you ever thought about how much information around us contains, which we willy-nilly use? Billions of terabytes of information are consumed in the modern world. Just think about this value - billions, or even more.
Every year the amount of RAM in new computers is growing, but users are still not enough. The advent of external storage media, such as flash cards or removable hard drives, seemed to ease the situation. But even among high-quality storage media, many products appeared that broke down a month after use and blocked access to the necessary data.
The latest trend in the storage world is cloud storage. One of the most popular virtual drives is Google Drive. The advent of cloud storage in the well-known search engine has made the issue of lack of storage space less of a concern.
What kind of animal is this, Google Drive? How to use it? Let's figure it out together, friends!
How to use Google Drive, we will find out a little later. First you need to figure out why you need a virtual disk to store information.
Google Drive allows computer users to save money on flash cards and external hard drives by storing personal files on the Internet, save time and make it easier to work with information data.
Do you have any idea how Google Excel works? It allows you to create tables online and store them in the cloud storage. If you wish, you can open access to the table to certain users, or you can hide it from everyone. Google Drive works the same way.
At the same time, the information on the disk is synchronized with other devices, including tablets and smartphones. The synchronization function eliminates the need to take removable media with you on the road, because all the documents are on the computer, but at the same time they do not take up space on it.
So, what can be stored on Google Drive:
- documents in doc, pdf, ODF format, etc.;
- Excel tables;
- photos;
- video;
- audio.
Google cloud storage can replace your hard drive and get rid of the problem of eternal loss and breakage of flash drives. This method of storing information can also be used by those who suffer from a constant lack of memory on their computer, those who like to download movies in high quality, music lovers who download hundreds of songs every month.
Google Drive has undeniable advantages and minor disadvantages, like everything else in the world. Among the advantages is that cloud storage cannot be lost, forgotten, or broken. This is a stable place to store information, with which little can happen. The virtual disk does not need to be carried around, it is located in your computer or tablet, even in your phone.
In my opinion, he has only one minus: the amount of free space for storing files is limited. For free, you can only use 15 GB of space. But the surcharge for the extra quantity is small.
If you think about it, one minus is not worth a lot of pluses. You agree with me?
What you need to know about using Google Drive
How to use cloud storage so that it brings joy? First you need to decide on which device you plan to create a disk. There is an option to work with the disk through the browser you are using, and there is - download Google Drive to your tablet or smartphone. Let's look at both options.
Create a disc on a computer
Please note: in order to create a cloud storage in Google, you must register on the Google website and have a mailbox in this system.
It usually ends with gmail.com.
Owners of Google-based mail should log in to your account, click on the square next to the profile picture and you will see the "Disk" icon.
When you click on the icon with the name "Disk", a page will open in a new tab or window, where in the lower left corner it will be written that the disk can be downloaded to your computer.
After that, you will open a window where you will need to click the icon that says "Forward", then the storage will open on your computer, and you can transfer the necessary files there. Once the installation is complete, the Google Drive icon will appear on the taskbar and on your desktop. To open the drive, you will need to click on any of these icons.
As you can see, the process of creating a disk on cloud storage is very simple and does not take much time. Even a novice in computer matters can handle this, not to mention professionals. You will feel the benefits of using cloud storage instead of removable storage media in the first hours of use.
Create a drive on your phone
Want to create a drive on your phone? Please, this can be done both on the basis of iOS and on the Android operating system.
As I wrote above, you can enter the cloud storage through a computer, phone or tablet. To access the vault on your phone or tablet, you need to download the Google Drive app. You can download it either from the Play Market, or from the website of Google itself.
To open the My Page or My Disk tab in front of you, click on the application icon. A login form will appear in front of you, where you will need to write your username and password from Gmail. After logging in, your page with files will open.
Please note that all files can be modified in real time. Synchronization with other devices is instantaneous. Using the drive on a tablet or smartphone makes the job much easier.
The only condition for changing documents in real time and synchronizing them with other devices is a working Internet.
If you do not have a mobile device on the Android OS, then it is quite possible to use the mobile version of this resource. Working in the program on the phone and on the computer is no different.
All in all, using a drive on a smartphone or tablet is safe and efficient, and you can now leave your heavy laptop at home.
Key Features of Google Drive
After we opened the Disk, immediately what we can see is the search bar.
In order to find the document you need, just type its name into the search bar and the service will quickly find it for you.
Choose the function you need and get to work.
The screenshot shows that we have the opportunity to work with different files, documents, tables, presentations.
Let me briefly talk about all the tabs of the main menu of the service:
- Available to me - here are those files that other users have access to;
- Recent - shows the documents you worked with last;
- Google Photos - contains all photos and pictures;
- Marked - files that you have marked in the process of work;
- Recycle Bin - stores all deleted data.
In general, all the tools for effective work are available to us.
Please note that on the right, right under the avatar, there is an icon with settings. You may find them useful, so I advise you to look into them.
On my own behalf, I can say that the interface of the service is quite simple and, as it is fashionable to say now, “intuitively understandable” 🙂
How to create a folder in Google Drive
Let me show you how to use Google Drive using the example of creating a folder, and you will see for yourself that everything is quite easy.
So, to create a folder, you need to click on the “Create” button already known to you and select “Folder” in the window that opens.
After that, enter the name of the folder and click on "Create".
As we can see, our “Test Folder” has already appeared in the workspace. It will be possible to add various files, documents, etc. to it, if necessary, in the process of work.
It is worth noting that simultaneously with the appearance of a new folder, a new toolbox appeared.
Friends, let me briefly explain each of them.
- by clicking on it you can show the link to anyone you want;
- with the help of this button, we can grant access to whomever we deem necessary, and with different rights (reading, editing);
- the well-known basket;
- one more submenu with some functionality, which I will not dwell on now. If it becomes interesting - look at independent work 🙂
How to upload a file to Google Drive
Probably the most requested operation when working with Disk is uploading any files. Now I will show you how it can be done.
That's all - our file is loaded into the workspace. So, you can say, with one movement of the hand 🙂
I can say one thing for sure: do not be afraid to try to master Google Drive and, I am sure, it will become your indispensable assistant.
How safe is Google Drive?
When we are going to download any program, the question arises: "Is it safe?" After all, it is so important that confidential information remains hidden from prying eyes.
How often do we hear about hackers breaking into celebrity cloud storage and posting private photos for everyone to see? Yes, constantly. How can you not worry about your own files.
Luckily, Google Drive cloud storage is completely safe.
There are practically no cases when virtual disks of this system were hacked. You can safely upload any photos, videos and documents there without fear that your account will be hacked. Of course, to prevent hacking, we advise you to create the most complex password so that hackers do not have a single chance.
Only you have access to your documents. If necessary, a function is available in the Google Drive system that allows you to open access to a certain number of users. If you wish, you can open access to at least the entire Internet. This can be done, for example, if you are a photographer and want your photos to be made public.
The same applies to other documents, tables, videos. For example, I have access to the information of my partner in a joint project. I can tell you that it is very convenient to use and saves a lot of time when interacting with a partner.
Since using Google Drive is absolutely safe, you can create any documents, presentations, drawings on it. Many large organizations are replacing disk-based e-mail and other communication methods.
At the moment, Google Drive includes a complete package of programs similar to Microsoft Office. Cool, isn't it?
In addition, you can use it to conduct polls, create charts, and more. Here, for example, in the article I conducted a survey of readers in this way.
If you want to expand the range of Drive features, visit the Google Chrome Web Store. There are a sufficient number of paid and free applications that will make its possibilities almost limitless.
Friends, in order to appreciate all the benefits of working with Google cloud storage, you just need to try it!
So friends, let me recap.
In order to use Google Drive, you need to do three simple steps:
You can and should use Google Drive. This frees us from the nerves of losing removable media, from possible worries due to lack of space, etc. With a virtual disk, all our files are at hand, wherever we are, and for this it is completely unnecessary to carry a laptop everywhere with us . Don't forget that you can use the drive on your tablet or smartphone, in addition to your laptop and PC.
Agree that it is very convenient.
In fact, I met a lot of courses on a similar topic, but this one is distinguished by the author's professionalism and accessibility of presentation. All the features of working at a computer are presented by the author in a simple form, so the application of information in practice will not be difficult. After studying the material, “both old and young” will be able to be with a PC, as they say, “on you”.
Our dear reader, we are very interested to know your opinion about virtual disks. Write, do you use cloud storage in your work? If yes, what exactly?
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When Google Drive was first launched, it acted as a place to download and store files in the "Cloud" so they could be accessed from any PC. Over time, with the development of technology, the Google Docs service appeared, which now serves as a center for creating documents and office tools. Today, you can even install apps on Drive to extend its functionality even further. To get the most out of the service, you need to know in detail what Google Drive is and how to use it.
Initial settings
First of all, it needs to be configured. Sign in to the Google Drive website with your Google account. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free. Google Drive allows you to store files in the Cloud, as well as create documents and forms through the web interface.
Upload files to Google Drive. How to use the download? There are two ways to do this. You have the option to create documents in Google Drive directly or upload files from your PC. To create a new file, click the "Create" button. To boot from a device, press the Up Arrow button next to the CREATE button.
Choose how your files are displayed. You can see them as large icons (grid) or as a list (sheet). The list view will show you the name of each document and the date and time it was last modified. The grid mode will display each file as a preview of its first page. You can change the mode by clicking on the button next to the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
How to use Google Drive on a computer? You can view the files using the navigation bar on the left. The menu item "My Drive" is the place where all your downloaded documents and folders are saved under any settings. Sharing contains files shared with you by other Google Drive users. "Tags" are documents that you have marked as important.
You can transfer files and folders to Google Drive to organize them however you like.
Google Drive: How to use files?
Check the box to select multiple documents. After that, various actions for the selected files will become available to you. If you are using large icon view, a checkbox will appear when you hover over the document. More options can be found in the "More" menu.
Click on the folder icon marked with "+" to create in Drive. You can create directories inside others to organize your files.
You can search through your documents and folders using the search bar located at the top right of the Google Drive page. Google Drive will search through titles, content, and owners.
Google Drive data storage: how to use it on your phone?
If you want to use the service on a mobile device, there is a Google Drive app for IOS and Android that provides access to files from a smartphone or tablet. It can be downloaded free of charge from the respective online store. However, such services may not have full editing functionality, this largely depends on the version of the browser. You can easily figure out how to use Google Drive on Android, since the menu is practically the same as a computer one.
How to get started with documents?
Click the "Create" button. You will see a menu giving you the right to choose which of the documents you want to create in Google Drive. How to use the available file types? You are offered several options by default, the rest you can add by clicking on the appropriate link at the bottom of the menu:
- "Folder" - creates a folder in My Drive to organize data.
- "Document" - a text type document will open. You can format and customize the page using the tools at the top. It is possible to export data to Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, PDF and other types of programs.
- "Presentation" - offers to run the equivalent of Microsoft PowerPoint. Data can be exported to a variety of formats: Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF, JPG, and so on.
- "Spreadsheet" - Provides an empty spreadsheet. Data can be exported to Microsoft Excel, PDF, CSV, OpenOffice and similar formats.
- "Form" - allows you to work with forms that can be filled out on the Internet. They can be exported to CSV files.
Create a file in Google Drive
After selecting the document type, an empty file will open. If you select "Presentation" or "Form", the application wizard settings will open to help you set up your new document.
At the top of the page, click on the gray text "Untitled<тип файла>". The Rename Document window will appear, allowing you to change the file name.
Get started with the document. Google Drive has most of the basic features, but advanced services may not be available. The document is saved automatically when you continue working in it.
If you want your file to be compatible with similar programs, open the "File" menu and look for "Download As". A menu will appear with a suggestion of available formats. Make the right choice. You will be prompted to enter a filename and choose a location to download. When the document is uploaded, it will be presented in the format you have chosen.
Copy the link at the top of the document to share with the people you want to share it with. You can use the buttons below to quickly share via Gmail, Google+, Facebook, or Twitter.
Changing the document access settings can be done by clicking the "Change ..." button. By default, the file is private and you must invite users to have access to it. You can change these options to allow everyone to view it.
If you have a printer installed or have access to a Google Cloud printer, you can Click on the File menu and select Print from the bottom of the list. You can specify which pages to print and also create a page layout.
A preview will open after clicking the "Print" button, and you can select your printer by clicking on the "Change" button. This can be useful if you are trying to access your Google Cloud Printer from a different location.
Reverting to an old version of a document
If you've made a lot of changes to a document and realize you need to revert to an older version, you can use the History tool to view older copies. Open a document and choose "File" from the menu. Click on "View Change History", which will display a frame with a list of your edits on the right side of the page.
You can click on each change point in the list and view the file. If you find an old copy that you want to keep, click on the "Restore this link" tab.
Download Google Drive sync software for your computer
As you can see, the instruction on what Google Drive is and how to use it is not difficult. If you wish, you can also synchronize your local files with Google Drive. If you want to install such a program, click on the link located on the main Google Drive page.
After you download the app, install it and sign in with your Google account. The folder will be placed on your desktop, it will give you quick access to all your Google Drive files. Drag and drop any files you want to add to your Google Drive storage to it and they will be automatically uploaded. When the document is successfully loaded, it displays a green check mark on the icon.
Hello dear blog readers. In today's article, I will tell you how to use Google Drive and apply its functionality in your work. The life of a modern person has already been almost completely and completely transferred to the digital dimension and the World Wide Web. We work at the computer - it has made life easier for us; we communicate in social networks - this gave us the opportunity to always be in touch even with those who are very far from us; we can find a lot of useful information on the Internet - it helped us become smarter, more experienced.
What you should know about using Google Drive and how to use Google Drive
The size of all the information that a person can store may well exceed the capabilities of a PC or modern removable drives. But humanity has found a way out of this. Now all your information will always be with you, wherever you are. To do this, you do not need to carry around with you a bunch of flash drives or a stack of disks. Just one drive - Google drive. And what is it and how to use Google drive, now I will explain in practice.
So, Google Disk is one of the ways to store your information, presented in the "cloud" format. If you load all the necessary information into it, you can forget about the constant, tedious "transfer" of files from a computer to a USB flash drive and vice versa. Your files will always be with you, no matter what computer you sit down at. The main thing is to have an Internet connection. Convenient, isn't it? But here the question arises for users: how, how to use Google Drive? Any innovation at first glance seems absolutely incomprehensible and incomprehensible.
But, as they say, the beast is not as terrible as it is painted. Using google drive is very easy. Otherwise, why would it be created? It is designed to make people's lives easier!
What can Google Disk do?
Google kindly provides a new user with 15 gigabytes of server memory to store absolutely any information, in any format. Whether:
- Photos
- Videos
- Audio files
- tables
- Text Documents
- Presentations
- Folders
- Archives
As mentioned earlier, Google drive will accompany you from computer to computer, the main thing is not to forget the password.
For or Against
The Google drive has a lot of undeniable advantages, one of which is reliability and durability. You will not forget it at work, you will not drop it from your pocket like a flash drive, your wife will not be able to wash it in a typewriter without noticing it among the clothes. You will not be able to, which will gradually begin to "eat" information, and as a result, it will completely "destroy" the carrier. But, as they say, too good is also not good. And Google Disk wasn't perfect.
According to users of this system, its biggest negative feature was the limitation in volume. As it turned out, free gigabytes of storage are limited to the initial fifteen. If you don’t have enough, if you need more, the system itself will notify you about the lack of space and offer to “expand” for a small surcharge. Well, why not? That you buy an additional flash drive or an external hard drive, or maybe additional gigabytes on the disk is better. It is not known yet which will cost less.
How to use Google Drive on a computer
So, to become the owner of personal virtual storage, you must have an account on the official Google website. If Google Chrome is installed on your computer as a browser, and Google itself is installed as a search engine, it will repeatedly offer to log in. If you use any other system, then you need to go to the official Google website through the search bar of your browser.
Next, you need to go through the registration procedure itself. It is quite simple: fill in some information about yourself, come up with a login and password, all actions are confirmed by a code through a message that is sent to the mobile phone number you specified.
After successful registration, the system will automatically redirect you to the mailbox login page. You just need to log in by entering your new email address and password. If you entered everything absolutely correctly, then in the upper right corner of the screen you will see your name, a window for a future photo. A little to the right is a logo consisting of small cubes. After clicking on it, a list of Google applications and services will open:
- My account - to view and edit personal data
- Search - to search for the necessary information by request
- Maps - for determining the location, setting routes
- Youtube is a video hosting site with a huge number of videos in different directions.
- GooglePlay - for downloading and installing applications
- News - in order to always be aware of everything that happens
- Mail - in order to always be in touch
- Disk - to store all the necessary information
- Translator - in order to understand everyone and always
- Photos - and who doesn't like beautiful photos?
So, when you click on the triangle labeled "Disk", the system will direct you to the vastness of your storage. At the moment it is still empty. To start uploading files to disk, you must click the "Create" button. It is impossible not to notice her. It is located in the upper left corner, blue. After clicking, a list of available actions will open in front of you:
- + Folder (create a folder)
- download files
- Download folder
You can also create online Google Docs:
- Documentation
- tables
- Presentations
To upload files to your disk you need:
- Click the "Create" button
- Select the necessary operation, depending on what you want to upload: if a separate file, then "Upload files", if you want to add a folder with files, then "Upload folder"
- After clicking, all the files stored on your computer will open in front of you. Select what you need and click "Open". After that, the file will appear on your disk.
After downloading the files to the disk, you can safely move them, sort them into folders, and delete unnecessary ones. The storage period for files is unlimited. 
By the way, if, for example, you don’t like working with a disk through yours, then you can download it to your computer. To download, select "Download disc for PC". As a rule, this button is located in the lower left corner. After a quick and easy installation and authorization, you will be able to use the disk without opening a browser.
How to use Google Drive on your phone
Modern smartphones in their power and performance almost replace computers. Most people only use them. Why not? Large screen, the latest software, the ability to create and edit text files, tables. To all this, excellent photo quality and a compact size, which allows you to always carry it with you.
So why is it impossible that Google drive is always with you and in it? It is possible, necessary and possible! And regardless of what brand your phone is, and what operating system it has. Google Disk is supported by everyone from IOS to Microsoft. But since the vast majority of the population uses the Android OS, in this article I will show you how to use Google Drive on Android.
So, of course, you can enter Google Drive through authorization in the browser on your phone. But this may seem inconvenient to someone: you constantly have to move away / zoom in, move around the browser window. After all, it is much easier and more convenient to download an application specially optimized for Android, for the size of the phone screen.
To do this, you just need to enter PlayMarket, log in, or write the query "Google Drive" in the search bar, or find it by scrolling through the category of free applications. You can also download through the phone's browser by analogy, as on a computer.
After the application has downloaded, installed and appeared in the menu or on the phone's home screen, you should click on its icon and wait until it loads. On the authorization screen that appears, in the empty fields you need to enter the username and password from Gmail mail without errors. If you entered all the data correctly, the application will open all your files stored on the disk.
As on a computer, the main condition for using the disc, downloading new files and editing old files is an Internet connection. Storing files on the drive even after syncing with your smartphone is also safe. The only thing that can happen is this. In this case, it is urgent to change the password for the account. Well, if you protect your phone with a password or a pattern, then the finder will have to sweat to at least see something in it.
Google Disk. What can he do?
As mentioned earlier, Google Drive is designed to store your files and give you access to them very quickly and anywhere there is an Internet connection. You can upload both individual documents and entire folders to the disk. They can be easily sorted, moved from folder to folder inside the disk, unnecessary can be deleted.
In order to quickly find the necessary information among a huge amount of information, you just need to drive in its name in the "Search on Disk" line. It's much faster and easier than flipping through each folder.
The server menu has the main tabs, which also simplify the work in Google drive:
- Recent - documents that you have used or edited in the past
- Available to me - documents and files that are publicly available to you and other users of the system
- Starred - files that you have marked as important
- Google Photos - all photos and pictures from your disk
- Recycle bin - like on the desktop of a computer, stores deleted information.
Safety first
The issue of security worries users the most. After all, we trust Google Drive with the most important and personal information. Of course, Google claims that their system is absolutely safe in this regard. But it’s still better to come up with the most complex password and update it periodically. If you logged into the disk on a working PC, do not forget to log out of your account. The safety and non-disclosure of files is your first concern.
