Sync Google Drive files to apps using the Drive REST API, bidding farewell to the Drive Android API- Google Developers Blog
Dec 6, 2018

Summary
This post announces the deprecation of the Drive Android API and the migration to the Drive REST API for syncing Google Drive files to apps. It highlights the benefits of the REST API, including its broader platform support and more robust feature set, and provides guidance for developers to transition their applications.
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