Simpler user options, improved Trash support, and viewing your teammates in the new Google Drive for Android app

A new version of the Google Drive for Android app is coming to Google Play. New features include:

• A new menu icon next to a file or folder will pop-up a set of contextual actions you can take on the file or folder.

• You’ll now have the ability to view trash and delete or restore files from within your Android app

• When viewing the Shared With Me view, you’ll now see the avatars of the person who has shared with you.

Launch Details

Release track:
Launching to both Rapid release and Scheduled release

Rollout pace:
Gradual rollout (potentially longer than 3 days for feature visibility)

Impact:
All end users

Action:
Change management suggested/FYI

More Information
Help Center: Getting started with the Drive app for Android
Help Center: Trash
Help Center: Shared with me
Get the latest Google Drive Android app on Google Play


Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps editions unless otherwise noted

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