WhatsApp is not anonymous to
anyone. Whether it’s you or me, no one
can spend even few hours without using
this amazing instant messaging
client. Apart from live chat, mesmerising
features like sharing media and other data
are key features that allows WhatsApp
to hold number of users with it. But,
some or the other day, we all got struck
into an awkward situation where we have
to share PDF, apk or zip files on
WhatApp and later we realize that there’s
no provision of sharing these file types on
this amazing messenger. For this purpose
only, at GizmoStorm , we are here with
“How to share PDF, apk and zip files on
WhatsApp messenger .
anyone. Whether it’s you or me, no one
can spend even few hours without using
this amazing instant messaging
client. Apart from live chat, mesmerising
features like sharing media and other data
are key features that allows WhatsApp
to hold number of users with it. But,
some or the other day, we all got struck
into an awkward situation where we have
to share PDF, apk or zip files on
WhatApp and later we realize that there’s
no provision of sharing these file types on
this amazing messenger. For this purpose
only, at GizmoStorm , we are here with
“How to share PDF, apk and zip files on
WhatsApp messenger .
*Before you begin, you need :
An Android device running froyo 2.2
or higher version.
An Android device running froyo 2.2
or higher version.
#Dropbox app
#CloudSend app
CloudSend is a file sharing app that
let’s you to share any type of file on
WhatsApp or any other messaging
client. For now, CloudSend is only
compatible with Dropbox for sharing
files. So, before moving further, make
sure Dropbox is installed on your
Android device and you are logged-in to
your Dropbox account.
let’s you to share any type of file on
WhatsApp or any other messaging
client. For now, CloudSend is only
compatible with Dropbox for sharing
files. So, before moving further, make
sure Dropbox is installed on your
Android device and you are logged-in to
your Dropbox account.
*How to setup file sharing on
WhatsApp :
WhatsApp :
●Done with
installing Dropbox and CloudSend on
your Android device? If yes, proceed
further.
installing Dropbox and CloudSend on
your Android device? If yes, proceed
further.
●Now open CloudSend app from app
drawer. You’ll be redirected to
CloudSend’s introductory notes, simply
swipe left to move onto the screen
prompting you to click Setup . (see image
1 below)
drawer. You’ll be redirected to
CloudSend’s introductory notes, simply
swipe left to move onto the screen
prompting you to click Setup . (see image
1 below)
●Next, CloudSend will ask you to link it
with your Dropbox account. Without any
hassle, allow it. (See image 2 below)
with your Dropbox account. Without any
hassle, allow it. (See image 2 below)
●Now you have completely setup the
sharing process.
sharing process.
Initial set up process will turn out to be
cumbersome for users, but it’s just a
one time setup. After that, it’ll be as
easy as sharing any other media on the
go. Moreover, if you are concerned
about your Dropbox data security, then
don’t worry, as CloudSend will not
access any other folder on your Dropbox
account. It’ll create it’s own new folder
named as CloudSend.
*How to share files on WhatsApp :
cumbersome for users, but it’s just a
one time setup. After that, it’ll be as
easy as sharing any other media on the
go. Moreover, if you are concerned
about your Dropbox data security, then
don’t worry, as CloudSend will not
access any other folder on your Dropbox
account. It’ll create it’s own new folder
named as CloudSend.
*How to share files on WhatsApp :
●Navigate to the file you wish to share
with your friends.
with your friends.
●Long tap on the file and chose share
option. Share it with CloudSend. (See
image 1 below)
●CloudSend will upload the selected file
on Dropbox. Wait for the upload process.
As soon as upload completes, you’ll get
the notification on the notification panel.
This notification is containing the sharing
link. (See image 2 below)
●Press the notification and you’ll be
prompted to share file link via option.
Share it via WhatsApp or any other
messaging client with the person you
wish to share the file with.
●Now, you are all set to share any file
whether it’s PDF or apk, no matter which
messaging client you are using, it’s just as
easy as sharing any other media.
