Google has just released a new update to its online storage application (which automatically runs Docs, the office suite on the search engine's company network). Therefore, an attempt is made to offer a the best experience to users using devices with Android operating system.
Perhaps, one of the great novelties that have been included in this update, which becomes 1.1.4.29, is the creating folders from the application and, in addition, there is also the possibility from now on to move and upload files to the folders that are in the online space. Something in high demand and it was quite unusual that it was not already offered.
Above all, the greatest utility and functionality is sought
Obviously, apart from the aforementioned improvement, Google has included others that are also interesting and that, in a certain way, justify the arrival of the update (which, normally, the availability will be known by a notice made by the phone itself).
This is the list of new arrivals Highlights of the new version of Google Drive:
- It can filter the contents of the folders by file type
- Option to synchronize using connectivity 3G
- Presentation display improvements
- Basic table support is added in the Text Editor
- Creating, responding to, and resolving comments for group work
- The experience with the sources
- Now allowed Click to Zoom in text editor
- Can be printed using technology Google Cloud
- Now it is possible restart the loads of files
- Allows the sending of heavy files faster
Not long ago some of these options were added in an update, but not all users received it… so Google has insisted on them. This application can be downloaded from this link and, in order to use Google Drive, it is necessary to have Android 2.1 or higher and 6,1 MB free on the corresponding device.
Recent news that you can already take advantage of
The app incorporates a renewed video player with a cleaner design, clear controls, and visual consistency with Material Design. It includes buttons for fast forward/rewind, adjustment of playback speed and management of subtitles, offering more precise control from your mobile.
It also strengthens the file upload: Now you can define name and location Before uploading, see a progress bar with the number of items and estimated time, and check the progress in a tab. pending or completed uploads. These improvements are available for both personal and Google workspace.
Quick search and advanced filters
In addition to filtering by type (already present in the previous list), Drive adds filters by owner y Modification date from the search bar, which makes it faster to find recent team documents or content you've shared. On Android tablets, the view with side-by-side panels and drag and drop make it easy to move items between folders.
Tips for resolving synchronization problems
If you notice that syncing stops, check: free space in Settings > Storage; turn on the mobile data synchronization if you need it; delete the Cache (and, if it persists, app storage: it doesn't delete your files in the cloud); enable background data for Drive; and disable the battery saving when working with many files.
Maintain the app updated from the Play Store resolves common errors and improves performance. As a last resort, reinstall Drive or re-adding your account usually restores syncing without data loss.
Compatibility, Workspace features, and storage
Drive works in modern browsers with cookies y JavaScript activated, and offers offline access, notifications of activity and sharing with granular permissions. Google accounts have 15 GB free shared with Gmail and Photos; if you need more, you can expand with Google One with plans that vary by region.
In Workspace environments, functions such as AI summaries, controls security and compliance for administrators, use of shared drives, I send to groups and request for electronic signatures for workflows.
With these improvements, Google Drive for Android strengthens its daily utility for both individual users and teams, streamlining searches, video playback, and uploads, while offering more comprehensive collaboration and management tools.