Is there a way to download the files stored on Google Drive to an Android device?

I've stored some images in Google Drive, and I'd like to view them on my tablet. The problem is, I can only view them one at a time and the procedure goes something like this:

1. Open Drive.


2. Navigate to image folder.



3. Select image to view.


4. View image.


5. Press back.


6. Select another image to view (while trying to remember which image I just viewed, so I don't view it again).


7. Repeat steps 3 - 6.

If I could download the files onto the tablet, I could view them in the default image viewing application and the procedure is more like this:

1. Select image to view.


2. Slide left/right to view next/previous image.

Is there a way to download the files stored on Google Drive to an Android device?

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I found a slightly awkward workaround. If you login to Google Drive using a web browser, clicking on the image will download it to /storage/sdcard0/Download/. You can then view the images using the default image viewer application.

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After this question was asked, there have been many updates to the Google Drive app. Saving files to the device is now quite easy.

• Click the three dot menu button below a file, and choose Download.



• Long Press to select the file. Press the three dot menu button of the app, and choose download (can be used on multiple selected files).


• Probably other ways I haven't described here.

Also, the primary problem I was having has been solved. You can now swipe to view the next/previous photo.

Thank you for all the answers, but this question is now obsolete.

Answer

You can use ES File Explorer.

To get connected:

1. Press the settings button on the phone, or the app.
   
   


2. Expand the Network list, and click Cloud.


3. Click New, and choose Gdrive.
   


4. Enter your Google credentials, accept the terms, and you're all set up.

To copy a file to the phone:

1. Locate the file on Gdrive through ES File Explorer.


2. Long press the file.



3. Press More, then Copy to.


4. Select the location to copy the file to, and press OK.

OR...

1. Locate the file on Gdrive through ES File Explorer.


2. Long press the file.


3. Press Copy.


4. Navigate to the location you want the file.


5. Press Paste.