How to use Google Drive files offline on Android or iOS device: Step-by-step guide
If you are not connected to the internet, you can use Google Drive by following the step-by-step guide.
- India Today Web Desk
- New Delhi
- August 25, 2020
- UPDATED: August 25, 2020 15:21 IST
Google Drive is designed for file storage and synchronization by Google. A user can store, synchronize files across devices, and share them. It can store photos, videos, presentations, PDFs, Microsoft Office files, etc safely. It is very easy to upload and download heavy files using Google Drive.
It allows you to share file links with others. Huge files that cannot be mailed can be easily shared using Google drive. It is suitable for both official and non-official works.
How to use Google Drive files offline on Android?
On an Android device, if you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files your files, including:
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Videos
- Images
- PDFs
How to save files for offline use?
Step 1: Open Google Drive in your device.
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{{rec_category_name}}Step 2: Then, go next to the file, and tap on more icon represented with three dots.
Step 3: In order to save a file offline, touch make available offline.
How to find files you saved for offline access?
Step 1: First open the Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides application.
Step 2: Then, tap the menu icon with three horizontal lines.
Step 3: Tap on offline.
How to use Google Drive files offline on an iOS device?
On an iOS device, if you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files your files, including:
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
How to save files for offline use?
Step 1: Open Google Drive in your device.
Step 2: Then, go next to the file, and tap on more icon represented with three dots.
Step 3: For saving a preview of the file offline, switch on available offline.
Tip: For editing Google Docs, Sheets or Slides file offline, you can use the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides application.
How to find files you saved for offline access?
Step 1: First open the Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides application.
Step 2: Then, tap the menu icon with three horizontal lines.
Step 3: Tap on offline.
(Source: Google Drive help)
Read:How to download a file from Google drive: Know steps for computer, Android and iPhone
Read: How to use Google Drive files offline on PC: A step-by-step guide
Read: How to organise shared files in Google Drive using computer: Know steps here
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