Using the Drive Apps

On a Mobile Device

2.2.6. Using special functions for photos or video

On a mobile device there are additional functions available for photos and videos.

  • Display an overview of photos or videos that have been transferred to the server.

  • Show an overview of all your personal photos or videos that exist on the server.

  • Copy photos or videos from the server to your mobile phone's photo gallery.

  • Cast photos or videos to a screen that, depending on the mobile device, is connected to one of those devices: Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV.

How to display an overview of the uploaded photos or videos:

  1. In the Drive app, tap the menu icon.

  2. Select Camera import.

Result: The Camera Import page shows locally saved photos and videos that have been uploaded to the server with the function Camera Upload.

Note: Other functions are not available in this view.

On the server, you will find those photos and videos in the Photostream folder.

How to display an overview of your personal photos or videos on the server:

  1. In the Drive app, tap the menu icon.

  2. Select All images. The photos or videos in your personal folder on the server are displayed.

    To sort the content or to change the view, tap the menu icon on the right side of the function bar.

How to copy photos and videos from the server to your mobile device's photo gallery:

  1. In the Drive app, tap the menu icon.

  2. Select All files. Select Photostream or another folder with photos or videos. This folder's photos and videos on the server are displayed.

  3. Tap the menu icon on the right side of the function bar.

    Depending on the device, select the following function:

    • On Android mobile devices: Save to device

    • On iOS mobile devices: Save to Camera Roll

    Checkboxes are displayed next to the photos. Select single photos or videos or tap on Select all.

  4. Tap on Save. The photos are copied to the to the Drive subfolder in the local photo gallery .

How to transfer photos or videos to another screen:

Note: These devices can be used:

  • for iOS mobile devices: Apple TV, Fire TV

  • for Android mobile devices: Chromecast, Fire TV.

Android mobile devices only allow transferirng photos to a second screen, not videos

  1. In the Drive app, tap the menu icon.

  2. Select All images. The photos or videos in your personal folder on the server are displayed.

    Tap a photo or video in order to display it.

  3. Tap the menu icon on the right side of the function bar. Select Connect to second screen.

  4. Select an available device.

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Parent topic: On a Mobile Device