Can't save files to google dive

Hi, I have an iPad Pro and I am having issues saving any files to google drive. I am able to view the files just fine, but when I go to save anything it says I need to authenticate before accessing this item. I don't have the privacy screen setting on in the google drive app so I'm not sure why it's doing this. I was able to save to google drive at one point but it one day stopped. Can anyone help? Thanks!

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 9:41 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 10:39 AM

If problems persist, delete the Google Drive App from your iPad - and then perform a forced-restart of the iPad before attempting to reinstall the Google Drive App.


Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support



Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




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Apr 26, 2023 10:39 AM in response to MBR02

If problems persist, delete the Google Drive App from your iPad - and then perform a forced-restart of the iPad before attempting to reinstall the Google Drive App.


Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support



Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




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Apr 26, 2023 9:49 AM in response to MBR02

Presumably you are attempting to access Google Drive from the native Files App?


If so, ensure that you have signed-in to your Google account from the Google Drive App - that you will already have installed on your iPad. The Google Drive App provides integration with the Files App.

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