Google Drive Stream Update

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Users have been complaining for quite some time now that they are unable to use Google Drive File Stream on their Mac devices that ship with the new Apple M1 chip.

Most of this can be attributed to the fact that users are unable to proceed any further than the initial setup due to various errors.

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Know the Important Drive File Stream Differences Google will typically give you a brief tour, showing you your Google Drive File Stream location on your computer. The NEW File Stream behaves a lot like Collab and Home used to - you will see it as a drive that is mounted, rather than as a folder in your user directory. Nov 18, 2020 The latest version of macOS, called the Big Sur, was released very recently on November 12. However, Google Drive users are facing an issue after the update wherein they are unable to use the file stream feature. As a result, several users have taken to the official Google Drive community forums complaining about the same.

Drive File Stream version 43 and above supports macOS 11 Big Sur. Drive File Stream does not yet support Apple M1 devices.

This is quite plausible though, considering that the new Macs with M1 processors are simply not supported yet. And Google had made this clear several months ago.

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The result of this was a string of issues that we highlighted previously. For details about the 'Error: 8B227910' that arises during Google account configuration, visit this link. And for other File Stream issues, click here.

However, it has now come to attention that Google is actively working on adding support for the new chipset as well. This is as per the Drive File Stream release notes page.

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Google Drive for desktop version 47.0 will support Apple M1 devices

As apparent from the above, Google Drive File Stream support for the new Apple M1 devices will be rolled out with the app's version 47.0 update in April. For comparison, the latest version currently is v45.0.

So why this long to support the new M1 devices? Well, it may have something to do with the new Rosetta 2 emulation technology that is designed to translate Intel-based apps to run on Apple processors.

A user was kind enough to explain the entire dilemma in detail for the curious ones:

In short, a lot of effort is required to get the app running on M1 devices which explains the extra-long development time.

For now, several users have tried a different application with similar functionality called 'odrive' as an alternative. You may check it out from this link.

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Since the November launch of Apple Silicon-powered Macs, third-party developers have been steadily updating their apps with native support. Google now plans to update Drive File Stream in April with M1 support.

Backup and Sync works with Google Drive and Photos. It's a fairly standard client that lets you sync all (or just some of) your files/folders, including images and videos. Meanwhile, Drive File Stream — which is getting renamed — is intended for Workspace customers and features an on demand model.

The applications did not work on the Macs introduced late last year, and were showstoppers for some new buyers. Google's support document for the enterprise client explains how:

Drive File Stream currently doesn't support ARM-based Windows laptops and tablets, including the Microsoft Surface Pro X. And Drive File Stream does not yet support Apple M1 devices.

The consumer-focused application for personal Google Accounts was updated on January 13 with 'improved Apple M1 support.' It specifically 'fixed remaining M1 chip issues that prevented previous versions of Backup and Sync from running for some users.'

Backup and Sync version 3.54 and above supports macOS Big Sur (version 11) including Apple devices with the Apple M1 chip.

Meanwhile, 'Google Drive for desktop' — Drive File Stream's new name — will support Apple M1 devices when version 47.0 is released in April.

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Google Chrome was quickly updated back in November, leaving Drive File Stream today as the only application lacking native support.

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