Most users have some form of cloud storage, a safe way to save your files or backups. Normally, you can access that storage from all your devices, also from an Android device. Then we show you how to access the cloud from Android.
In this way, if you ever want to be able to enter your cloud storage From your Android phone or tablet, we tell you how this is possible. It is something simple, so none will have problems. In addition, it is possible to access from any type of Android device, which undoubtedly makes it simpler.
We tell you more about what the cloud is, what you can use it for and of course how to access the cloud from your Android devices. This way you will have access to this storage at all times, in a way that will be especially simple for you.
what is the cloud
The cloud is the name given to storage platforms. These storage platforms give us the possibility to store or save all types of files on remote servers. We will be able to access these servers remotely from any device. This will be something possible either from the browser on those devices or with your own applications or programs, which will make it possible. Although you will need an Internet connection at all times for this.
This is a good method for saving files, without taking up storage space on the device itself. So it helps users save space on their phones, tablets or computers. In addition, the backup copies that are made on devices, like the ones we do on Android, are also stored in the cloud, in this particular case in Google Drive.
In fact, on Android we are given the ability to upload files to the cloud directly, such as copies of our photos or files, so that they are safe. If we want, it is also possible to delete these files from the device, since they are protected in the cloud at all times. So it is a good way to be sure that we are not going to lose our files, if for example they have been deleted on the phone, because they are already stored in the cloud.
cloud storage options
At present we have multitude of cloud storage platforms available. All of them are accessible from any type of device. Since, as we have said before, you can enter from the browser on the device or they have their own application for phones or program for computers. Therefore, access will be something simple in all cases for users.
In all of them you will need an account, normally an email and a password will be used to access it. The amount of storage offered to us is somewhat variable, since on most platforms we have a free plan, which gives us a certain amount of cloud storage. Google Drive, for example, allows us to store 15 GB, but if we want more storage capacity, we have to resort to payment plans. This is the same on other platforms, although this capacity is somewhat variable.
If we want to store many files in the cloud, then we will have to pay money for it, at least in many cases. Since the plans with a greater capacity in the cloud are those of payment. It is good to compare the different options we have in this regard, both in terms of capacity and price. Since practically all cloud storage platforms have their own app on Android, so we will be able to enter our account without any problem. By default, the one used on Android is Google Drive, associated with our Google account on the phone or tablet.
How to access the cloud on Android
As we have mentioned, on Android we have Google Drive as the main cloud app. This is an app that is installed by default on phones and tablets with the operating system, so it is a good option to use. Since we can save files or backups that we make of the phone in it. In addition, we have several GB of free storage available, so we can have files saved without too much concern in this regard.
Therefore, if we want to access the cloud from Android, we will be able to do it directly from the phone or tablet, using the Google Drive app on it. This is something really simple, so if we want to save files or open those that we already have stored in the cloud, it will be possible in this way. The steps to access the cloud on Android are as follows:
- Find the Google Drive app on your phone.
- Open this app.
- If you're asked to sign in, enter your email and password (the same ones you use in Gmail).
- Wait for your cloud page to load.
- You can now see the files you have in it.
Upload files
Once you are in your cloud account, you can upload files that you want to be saved in the same. If you have photos, documents or videos that you don't want to lose, it's good to have a copy of them in your Google Drive account, for example. So in case something happens with the phone, you can always access them on all your devices. If you want to upload something to your account on Google Drive, here are the steps:
- Open Google Drive on Android.
- Tap the + icon at the bottom right of the screen.
- Choose the Upload option from the menu that appears.
- Select the file or files you want to upload to the cloud.
- Click OK.
- Wait for these files to upload.
cloud storage applications
Google Drive is the app used on Android by default, so it is possibly the one that most users currently use on their phones or tablets. Since it is a free option up to 15 GB, it is already integrated into the phone and is linked to the Google account, so that the backup copies of Android or apps such as WhatsApp or Google Photos will be saved in it, something that undoubtedly makes it especially comfortable. While we have more options available in this regard that we can use as well.
OneDrive
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage platform. This is a platform that gives us 5 GB of free cloud storage space automatically. If we have contracted Microsoft 365 (previously known as Office 365), this space can be 1 TB. Therefore, for many users it is presented as an especially interesting option for saving files, especially since it is accessible natively on Windows computers.
Of course, it also has an Android app. From it we will be able to access all the content that we have stored in the cloud. Furthermore, we are also given the ability to download and share with other applications. So if we want to have certain files on the phone, it will be possible without any problem.
dropbox
Dropbox is another of the best known names in this field, one of the most used cloud storage apps in the world. We have a free plan available in it, which gives us up to 2GB of cloud storage. It is not much, but for many users it may be enough. In addition, it gives us many functions, such as synchronizing all the photos and videos that we take with our smartphone.
This is one of the oldest and most reliable options on the market. Their paid plans give us much more space, but if you have few files, the free plan will do just fine in terms of storage and features. We can download your application on Android from the Play Store at the following link:
iCloud
iCloud is Apple's cloud storage platform, which is natively available on the brand's devices. It can also be used on Android, although in this case we do not have a native app (at least for now), but we can access its website from the browser. It is currently the only way that Apple offers Android users to enter their account in the cloud.
It is a popular option, known for its security, but it may not be the most comfortable on Android, due to the absence of a native application. If Apple makes the decision to launch an app, then its use will surely increase significantly. For now we will have to continue entering from the browser.