Use Google Classroom offline on Android devices

On Android devices, you can use certain Classroom app functions without an internet connection. Students can:

• Review the class announcements and assignments
• Find and edit downloaded assignment attachments
• Manage and remove offline files

You must have the latest version of Google Classroom to download, find, and edit files offline. Learn more about the Google Classroom app.

1. Open the Drive app.
2. Tap Menu Settings.
3. Turn off Transfer files only over Wi-Fi.
   • Important: To save your files, you must be connected to the internet and have enough available space on your device.

When you’re connected to the internet, the app refreshes in the background every 24 hours to keep your stream and downloaded attachments up to date.

1. In the Classroom app, go to the Classwork page.
2. Open an attachment.
3. Tap Menu .
4. To download the attachment, turn on Available offline.
5. A check mark appears next to downloaded files.

1. In the Classroom app, go to the Classwork page.
2. Open an assignment.
3. Tap Save all files offline.

To find downloaded files while offline:

1. At the top left, tap Menu Offline files.
   • Tip: To find certain file types offline, you may be prompted to download an editor app.

To remove downloaded files, select an option:

• Remove a single file: Next to the file, tap Delete .
• Remove all files in a filter: Next to a filter, tap the checkbox Remove.

Note: Filters are only available for some courses.

If downloads take longer than usual, you get a notification. To resolve this issue:

1. In the Drive app, go to Settings.
2. Turn off Transfer files only over Wi-Fi.