Google has officially rolled out a native version of Google Drive for Windows. It is optimized specifically for devices running on Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips. This update follows a beta test that started last year, and it’s now available to the public.
The Drive app is now fully compatible with Windows on Arm to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience. With native support, file syncing and access should feel much faster and more seamless. It also has integration with Windows File Explorer. This means users can access their Google Drive files directly from their PC’s file manager, just like they would with local storage or OneDrive. This small but important tweak makes file management more intuitive for those who frequently switch between cloud and local storage.
The update is rolling out now but could take up to 15 days to reach all users. If you are already using the beta version, you don’t have to do anything—your app will be automatically updated.
To run the new Google Drive app, your device needs to be on Windows 11 and support Microsoft WebView2. It’s available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and even personal Google account users.
As Arm-powered devices become more popular, native app support like this is crucial for improving overall usability. With this update, Google Drive now works better on the latest Microsoft Surface laptops and other Arm-based Windows machines from major brands.
