Using the Drive Apps

On a Mobile Device

2.2.1. Viewing, searching, sorting objects

In order to view objects, you can use the following functions:

  • select the objects to be displayed: all objects, specific objects like photos or recently used files

  • select view: grid or list

  • use search terms to find objects

  • sort objects by name, size or date

How to display objects on mobile devices

  1. In the Drive app, tap the menu icon. Select All files.

    To only display specific objects, additional views are available.

    • All images only shows images and videos.

    • Recently opened only shows files that have been recently used by you.

    • Offline available only shows the files and folders that you downloaded to your mobile device. This data is saved locally. This makes the data available even if you have no server connection.

    • Camera Import only shows photos and videos that have been uploaded to the server with the function Camera Upload.

    • My Shares only shows the files and folders that you shared with other persons on the server.

  2. You can open a folder by tapping on it.

    Note: Depending on the selected view, folders might not be available.

  3. Select one of the following functions from the function bar.

    • In order to select the view, tap the menu icon ion the right side. Depending on the view selected, one of the following functions is available: List view, Icon view.

    • In order to sort objects, tap the menu icon on the right side. Tap on Sort.

    • In order to search for objects, tap the Search icon. Enter a search term.

      The objects containing the search term in their names are displayed.

    Note: Depending on the selected view, there are different functions available.

  4. In order to display an object's detail view, tap the object.