High (retention & engagement) Estimated dev effort: 2–3 sprints (backend: cleanup rules & metadata API; Android: SAF + Room DB)
This feature is designed to solve a specific pain point: Users want to treat Google Drive like a native file manager for their downloaded files, not just a cloud storage viewer. 1. The Core Concept Create a dedicated, persistent "Downloads" section within the Google Drive Android app that mirrors the functionality of a native Downloads folder. This folder stores files the user has explicitly chosen to "Make available offline" or has exported from other apps into Drive. google drive download folder android