How to Add an Android App to Google Drive

Last Updated: May 6, 2021 Tested

Google drive is a social service that can be used to share with friends. You can use Google Drive on your Android to share Android apps.

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It is the one right at the top.

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It's in the top right corner of the new screen.
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You may have to scroll down the list.
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You can click the button next to "folder" to choose which folder the app will be shared to.

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Why is there no option to share?

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Android apps are protected from piracy and theft by not allowing consumers to easily download apps onto anything other than their system memory on their phone. If you would like to share an app you like with a friend, I recommend simply telling them to download it, or mention it on social media. If you are trying to transfer an app to another phone, device, or person, you will either have to sign into your Google Play app on the other device and download it through your account or use illegal software to pirate it (not recommended at all).

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