Method 2. Since the Google Drive mobile app doesn't support folder downloads, you'll need to access your Drive on the web as though you were doing it on a computer.
If you're not already signed in to your Google account, follow the on-screen instructions to do so now. Use this method if you want to save the folder to your Android in its current state. If you modify the downloaded files, they will not affect the versions that remain on your Google Drive. The folder will be compressed into a ZIP file, which you'll need to unzip after downloading. The Files app, which is the blue-and-white folder icon in the app drawer, can be used to unzip the file.
If you don't have Files, download it from the Play Store by searching for files by google. Request the desktop version of the website. If you're using Chrome, which comes pre-installed on most Androids, tap the three-dot menu at the top-right corner and select Desktop site. This refreshes the page to display it as it would on a computer. The steps should be similar in other browsers.
Tap the folder you want to download. This displays information about the folder in the upper-right portion of the page. It's right above the folder's name in the upper-right area of the screen.
A menu will expand. Tap Download on the menu. Google Drive will compress the folder into a downloadable ZIP. When the file is ready, a download window will appear.
Tap the file to start the download. Depending on your settings, you may have to tap Save also. Once the download is complete, a new file ending with the. ZIP file extension will be in your Downloads folder. Open the Files app. It's the blue-and-white folder icon in the app drawer. Tap the Downloads folder. If you don't see this option, you may have to tap Browse and then My Files first.
Tap the ZIP file to open it. The file will have the same name as the folder you downloaded and will end with the ". Tap Extract. This extracts the folder from the ZIP file and places it inside your Downloads folder. Tap the folder's name to access the files inside. On this screen you can view who has access, when changes were made, who made them and other important details.
Additionally, you will find options for sharing, moving, deleting, renaming, starring for quick access and for files the option to download it to your device for offline access. On iOS, it's blue. On Android, it's red. The options for creating a new document include uploading a file from your device, scanning a document with your camera, creating a folder and lastly, creating a Docs, Sheets or Slides document.
The last three options require the respective app to be installed on your device. Should you try to create a document without the accompanying app installed, Google Drive will prompt you to install it before continuing. Viewing documents without the above apps installed is still possible, though your editing options will be limited.
When selecting upload, you are able to browse and upload any type of file to your Drive account directly from your device. It's important to note -- on Android installing a file manager, such as Astro File Manager, is required to browse all files stored on your device.
By default you can access images, videos, audio, and downloads. Keep in mind if you want to place the new item in a specific folder, you will need to navigate to that folder in the app before you upload or create it. What about the iPhone and iPad? How to download files from Google Drive to the iPhone and iPad? And it does not end there! You can even download several files or folders or a combination of files and folders as well!
An Apple app is the best way to use a Google service on Apple devices! Remember how it was mentioned above that Google Drive needs to be enabled in the app? Here is how to do it:. Enable Google Drive and tap Done.
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