Help – 4shared for Android

Where are the downloaded files stored?

All files that you download on your Android phone with 4shared for Android are automatically stored in the special folder on the phone’s memory card called "4SHARED.COM", which duplicates the structure of your 4shared account.

For example, in case you don’t have any folders within your account at 4shared – the files will be downloaded into the root folder "4SHARED.COM" on your phone.

At the same time, if you have created the tree of folders for different types of files at your 4shared account (like "Photos", "Videos", or "Music", for instance), the downloaded files will be accordingly stored in automatically created subfolders called in the same way – photos in "Photos", music files in "Music", etc.

What types of files can I download on my phone via 4shared for Android?

You can download photos, videos, audios, documents, software or any other types of files on your phone via 4shared for Android. The file extensions that can be opened on your Android phone depend on the version of your Android OS.

Is there any desktop app to access the files, uploaded to my 4shared account, from my computer?

Yes, there is. 4shared enables you to access and manage all files, uploaded from your Android device, directly from your computer with user-friendly 4shared Desktop. The application is 100% free and enables you to work with your files in the most convenient way; resume interrupted uploads and downloads, etc.

Download free 4shared Desktop

What is the best way to stream music on my Android phone?

Especially designed for Android smartphones and tablets, free 4shared Music for Android is definitely the simplest and fastest way to stream your favorite tracks directly on your Android device without downloading them.

Stylish in its interface, the multifunctional 4shared Music enables you to search for all desirable music files within the hige 4shared music database, create and manage playlists and add both the playlists and separate tracks to your account at 4shared.

Download free 4shared Music from Android Market

How much storage space can I get with 4shared for Android?

Being a registered user at 4shared, you will automatically get 15GB free storage space for your files.

How can I limit my search results to a specific filetype, like music, pictures, etc.?

To select only a particular filetype in search results:

• Click the Menu button.
• Select More.
• Choose Advanced Search from the list of options.
• Define the filetype in the list of search parameters.
• Click Search.

You can also limit the results to a particular filetype directly at the list-of-search results page:

• At the search results page click on the Menu button.
• Select Advanced Search option.
• Define the filetype in the list of search parameters.
• Click Search.

How can I clear my search history?

To clear your search history:

• At the search results page click on the Menu button.
• Select Clear Search History option.
• Press Ok.

How can I change my password in the application?

To change your password:

• Click the Menu button.
• Select More.
• Choose Settings from the list of options.
• Click Change Password.
• Enter your current password, your new password and confirm the new one in the required fields.
• Press Ok.

How can I share a file?

To share a file:

• Press and hold on the file, until the list of options appears.
• Click Share.
• Select the desirable sharing option from the list.

How can I switch off the advertisements?

You can switch off the ads in 4shared for Android by upgrading to 4shared Premium membership.

How can I log out from the application?

To log out from 4shared for Android:

• Click the Menu button.
• Select More.
• Choose Settings in the appearing list of options.
• Press Remove device from 4shared.
• Click Remove to log out from your account.