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:

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

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

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.

    In order to sort the content, tap the Sort icon in the function bar.

    In order 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 a 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 .

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Parent topic: On a Mobile Device