What does 'Sync Drive' do under 'Accounts-Google-Sync Drive'

[AC Question]

Hi all,

I am using a Samsung galaxy s6 and running android version 5.1.1

Under Settings - Accounts - Google - ***@gmail.com - Sync Settings

I am trying to figure out what 'sync Drive' does. I use google drive with that partiular email address but when I enable 'Sync Drive' nothing happens. I mean what is the purpose of the button?

It was originally enabled but i turned it off because I thought that all my files/data might be getting uploaded to my google drive account but that does not appear to have happened so I am just wondering what this setting is for. Would also appreciate some help as to what the other sync options here do.

Thanks!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It keeps your Google Drive app synced with your Google Drive in the cloud. So when you open Google Drive, you'll see an up-to-date list of all of your documents. Those documents won't automatically download to your device unless you select one and choose to download it. Also, if you create a document on your phone in Google Drive, keeping Sync Drive on will ensure that the document automatically syncs with your Google Drive in the cloud. I recommend keeping that setting turned on, if you use Google Drive at all.

 

[cityguyusa]

Are you kidding? What's the point of the cloud if you are not pulling those names as needed? Instead of online you are making it a batch process.