# OX Drive > OX Drive lets you store and share all your files. Anytime. Anywhere. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.openexchange.drive.vanilla](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.openexchange.drive.vanilla) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.openexchange.drive.vanilla` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Open-Xchange GmbH - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 96,866 - **Rating:** 3.34 / 5 (895 ratings) - **Version:** 4.0.7.9151642 - **Last updated:** 2025-08-04 - **First published:** 2014-02-12 - **Publisher country:** DE - **Size:** 38 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openexchange.drive.vanilla) - **Website:** [https://www.open-xchange.com/products/ox-drive/](https://www.open-xchange.com/products/ox-drive/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.open-xchange.com/privacy/#c16774](https://www.open-xchange.com/privacy/#c16774) ## Description **OX Drive** is a powerful Android extension for Open Xchange's OX App Suite/OX Cloud that enables seamless access to all your stored photos, documents, videos, and files from any Android device. With an active OX App Suite account, users can enjoy a comprehensive suite of features designed for secure and efficient file management. Key features include automatic background uploading of media, granular file sharing with customizable read/write permissions, and social network sharing via link. Users can mark favorites, save files locally, compress multiple files into a single ZIP archive, and even edit text files within the app. Additional capabilities such as document scanning, file version management with restoration options, activity logs, and two-factor authentication ensure security and transparency. The app also supports optional app locking and the creation of home screen shortcuts for quick access. OX Drive combines convenience with robust security, making it an ideal tool for personal and professional file storage and sharing on the go. ## Rankings - #224,364 — Overall - #13 — drive ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.openexchange.drive.vanilla.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.openexchange.drive.vanilla.RECEIVER_PERMISSION` - `com.openexchange.drive.vanilla.SHARE_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate the app's nice design, features such as scan to file and automatic photo upload, and its focus on security and privacy. However, multiple reviews highlight serious issues with syncing that is unreliable or very slow, persistent connection errors especially after Android 13 updates, failure to work properly with two-factor authentication, and stability problems like freezing or failing to load. The app also lacks clear help or instructions, making troubleshooting difficult. Despite some positive features, many users find the app frustrating and unreliable. ### Pros - The app has a nice appearance and includes useful features like scan to file and automatic photo upload. - Provides a broad set of features with a self-explanatory interface and constant updates. - Backup and storage saving through automatic photo upload is appreciated by users. - Good emphasis on security and privacy appreciated by some users. - Developer support responsiveness was noted positively by at least one user. ### Cons - Sync functionality is unreliable, often stopping randomly or taking excessively long to complete. - Many users report issues connecting to the server, including 'unable to connect with port' errors and app being unable to log in. - App has problems with Android 13 causing sync errors described as corrupt files, while older versions worked fine. - Two-factor authentication (TFA) causes login issues and loss of account settings in the app. - Some users find the app unstable, experiencing freezing, spinning during syncing, or failure to load at login. ## Similar extensions and apps - [OpenDrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.opendrive.android) — 58,502 users, 3.42 / 5 - [Oodrive Work (Share)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oodrive.postfiles) — 4,314 users - [Odqr](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.odqr.odqr) — 64 users - [EnovaDrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.enovavpn.drive.mobile) — 4 users - [Oojao Files Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pcvirt.Manager) — 275,656 users, 3.96 / 5 - [Driveo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cloud.driveo.app) — 179 users - [undosa Drive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.undosa.drive) — 14 users - [Oman Drive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oman.drive) — 45 users - [XDocs](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xdocs) — 550 users - [novaDrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.novadys.novadrive.android) — 193 users - [ozzio drive (オッジオ ドライブ)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.pcdepot.ozd2) — 91 users - [Oodrive Work](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oodrive.work) — 326 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.openexchange.drive.vanilla)