Sharing files between Files Advanced and other apps

Files Advanced versions 7.6 and up now support the Document Provider Extension, allowing our users to share files from other applications to Files Advanced.

Sending files from Files Advanced to other applications

1. Open the Files Advanced app and navigate to the files/folders you wish to share with another app.
2. Either open the desired file and tap the Share button or enter Edit mode by tapping on the pencil, select all the files/folders you wish to share and then select Open In from the menu.

3. Select the desired application that will receive/open the selected file(s). An app might be missing from the list if it doesn't support this functionality.

Sending files from other applications to Files Advanced

1. Open the app of your choice.

   Note: If the selected app does not support the Document Provider Extension, you will not be able to share the file to Files Advanced.

2. Select the file(s) you wish to send to Files Advanced.
3. Find the Open In option and select Files Advanced from the list of apps. If you are editing a file and wish to save it in Files Advanced, tap Save -> Locations and select Files Advanced. You may have to tap on More... to find it.

4. A window with Files Advanced will open and from there you will have to navigate to the folder where you wish to save the file(s). You will remain in your current app after saving.

   Note: On smaller devices it may appear as if you have been redirected to the Files Advanced app.

Additional considerations

• Even if you are not enrolled in management this functionality is enabled by default.
• You may not be able to save a file from another app in any accessible Data Source folder if your user or group policy does not permit the creation of files.
• If you're experiencing issues with the Document Provider Extension, please take a look at this knowledge-base article explaining the causes for most problems.