Questions tagged [google-drive]
For questions specifically about the Android app for the file synchronization and cloud storage service from Google.
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Why when I tried to restore my WhatsApp backup from Google Drive after Android system restore i am been asked to enter a password
I have a Samsung Galaxy running the latest version on android, the mobile had a lot of annoying popups, so I took a full back up of my phone on Google Drive where I got 2 TB of storage. and I ...
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Can I delete a file on my phone but it will not be deleted in my Google drive back up?
My Android phone is backed up/synced in my Google Drive, if I delete a file (example a picture) will the back up in my Google drive also be deleted?
John Mercado
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Retrieving previous WhatsApp Backups from Google Drive
My phone went through a complete factory reset. I had backed my Whatsapp messages and media before this. As I reinstalled WhatsApp and tried restoring from my Drive automatically, the app glitched and ...
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Wallpaper files in Google Drive backup
I have a new Samsung tablet using Android 14. I have a Google Drive backup of the settings from my old Lenovo tablet using Android 13. I can't figure out how to get the wallpaper file to transfer from ...
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"You will be out of Google Account storage once your WhatsApp backup begins counting": Solution to avoid being forced to pay & have a safety backup?
We are writing to let you know that you will be out of Google Account storage once your WhatsApp backup begins counting toward your X GB storage limit in at least 30 days. Learn about WhatsApp backups ...
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What happens with phone with no SD storage (only GoogleDrive) when you don't have cellphone/internet signal? And how much data does transfer takes?
I have a S8 android phone with microSD card where all my pictures are stored. Now I need to change phone, and I've just learned the recent phones don't have microSD slot and all goes to Cloud Storage ...
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Restore Whatsapp messages with local backup only (no google drive)
I won't bother you with the tedious details. I need to restore whatsapp messages from and old local backup and WA, not even searches for local backups.
A little more tunning: I've not used for some ...
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No backup found on this account issue in WhatsApp
By mistake, I deleted the local backup of WhatsApp. But my Google Drive is showing I still have the latest backup which is of 24 Feb 2024.
But but the problem is when I reinstall WhatsApp and press ...
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PDF always open in Drive from Files
When opening PDFs in "Files by Google" it always opens in Drive PDF Viewer. I want them to open in Adobe.
I've looked online and got a lot similar issue, but none of the fixes work for me.
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Can I add a shortcut to a Google Drive file by name?
I have a file on my Google Drive that I want quick access to from my home screen.
The app that updates the file seems to do so by renaming the original file and then creating a new file with the ...
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Save a web page to Google Drive from Android phone
If I'm browsing a web page on my android phone I'd like to save the entire web page to Google Drive in as few clicks as possible.
Best option I've seen is Share > Print > to PDF. Switch to file ...
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Downloading everything from Google Drive and putting everything in a USB key
This post is related to my former post on internet security and Android.
I want to download my entire Google Drive and put it on a USB key.
The USB key will not be safe. It can be lost. It can be ...
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How can I select a range of files on Google drive for Android?
I know I can long press one file and then select other files by tapping each individual file to select multiple files.
But I need to select a range of files. So that I don't have to sit there and tap ...
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How to completely protect Google Drive app on Android?
I am using Secure Folder on my Samsung for some of my apps, and I installed Google Drive too. But I am also logged in to my Google account outside of the Secure Folder - for backups and the Photos app ...
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Is there a way to specify a default download path for Google Drive/Chrome to an external microSD card?
I have a 512 GB external microSD card that's connected to a smart phone.
For speed reasons, I would like some functions like the camera to still use the on-board phone memory, but would like files ...
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