Beginner level
This guide shows, step by step, how to prepare your Android phone to send photos and videos to Ei! using Google Drive. You’ll create the “Ei! Mídia” folder, share it with Ei!, and send your files directly from Google Photos to Google Drive.
Using another device? See also: Mac • Windows • iPhone/iPad
1. Preparation
- Active Google account. Create one here if you don’t have it.
- Internet access (Wi‑Fi or mobile data).
- Install these apps: Google Drive and Google Photos.
2. Create the “Ei! Mídia” folder in Google Drive
- Open the Google Drive app.
- Tap the “+” button (usually bottom right).
- Select Folder.
- Type the name exactly as Ei! Mídia.
- Tap Create.
- Find the folder, tap the three dots next to it, and choose Share.
- Enter Ei!’s email address (if you don’t know it, please contact us).
- Tap Send.
3. Send photos and videos from Google Photos to Google Drive
Recommended formats: Videos in MP4; images in JPG or PNG.
- Open the Google Photos app.
- Touch and hold the first photo or video you want to send until it shows a check mark.
- Select all the items you want to send.
- Tap the Share icon.
- Choose Google Drive (you may need to scroll the options).
- Tap Select folder and choose Ei! Mídia.
- Tap Save or Upload.
- Wait until the upload finishes (you’ll see a progress indicator).
FAQ
Do I need to browse inside Drive to find the files?
No. The simplest way is to share directly from Google Photos to Google Drive. This avoids searching for files later.
Which formats should I use?
Use MP4 for videos and JPG/PNG for images.