Press Command O on the file and wait for the disk image to be mounted to the Finder. Once the window containing the files appears, find the google drive.app file and copy it to your Application folder.
For the past several months, users running the beta version of macOS High Sierra have been out of luck when it comes to support for the Google Drive Mac app. Now, shortly before we’re likely to see the official release of macOS 10.13, Google has updated its software to work with the new Apple File System.
When Apple released the beta version of macOS High Sierra this past June, users noticed that the Google Drive app (now Backup and Sync) wasn’t compatible with the new APFS. At the time, a Google employee shared on the forum that Google would update the app with support for High Sierra in about 3-4 weeks.
Yesterday, Google started rolling out version 3.36 with support for macOS 10.13 and APFS. Although it’s a few weeks past the estimated release, it’s good to see this compatibility issue taken care of before Apple publicly releases macOS High Sierra.
You can download the latest version of Google’s Backup and Sync for Mac (formerly Google Drive) or alternately wait for the app to auto-update over the next week or so. Note that Backup and Sync is not intended for G Suite customers and will not work with those accounts. Google’s solution for those customers is the newly released Drive File Stream client.
For a detailed look at APFS vs. the previously used HFS+ check out our post here.
Drive File Stream is the recommended Google Drive client for faculty and staff on university computers. It is the business-oriented Drive product which provides full access to all files in your “My Drive” and “Team Drives” from your Mac.
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Installing Google Drive File Stream
Open the Self Service app found in your
/Applications
folder. In the 'Communication and Web' category, find 'Google Drive File Stream,' then click 'Install.'If you were previously using the legacy 'Google Drive' app, you may have a 'Google Drive' folder on your Mac. During installation, you may be prompted with a choice to move this folder to your Trash or preserve it.
Accessing Files
Google Drive File Stream will automatically open when you log in to your Mac. You can also launch the 'Google Drive File Stream' app found in your
/Applications
folder. When running, you'll see the Google Drive logo in your menu bar.'Google Drive' appears in your Finder sidebar under 'Devices.' Click the 'Google Drive' device to access your files.
'My Drive' and 'Team Drives' are both available via Google Drive File Stream. If you aren't a member of any Team Drives, you won't be able to select the 'Team Drives' folder.
Drive File Stream is fully integrated with Finder. Files stored in Google Drive will display previews and useful metadata, just like any other file on your Mac.
Google File Types
Google file types, such as
.gdoc
, .gsheet
, and .gslide
, can't be opened with an app on your Mac. When you click these files your default web browser will open to the Google Drive web interface.File Status
Files with a 'cloud' icon are available only while connected to the Internet.
Files with a 'timer' icon are currently being streamed to your Mac.
Files with no status icon are available offline.
Making Files Available Offline
Right click (or hold Control and click) the file or folder you'd like to make available offline. Hover over the 'Drive File Stream' contextual menu item, then click 'Available offline.'
Files made available offline will always be accessible, even when you don't have an Internet connection.