The Egnyte Android app offers two ways to search for files and folders: AI-Powered Search that automatically translates natural language queries into structured search parameters, and a manual filter bar for precise, hands-on filtering by File type, Date, Contributor, Location, and more.
AI-Powered Search
AI-Powered Search allows users to find files using natural language instead of manually configuring filters. A query such as pdf contract is automatically interpreted and translated into structured search parameters applying the appropriate filters such as: files (not folders), file type (PDF), and other filters without requiring users to navigate the filter bar.
AI-Powered Search is available to users on domains with an active AI Add-on. Contact your account manager or Egnyte Sales team for more information.
Manual Search Filters
The filter bar presents individual filters in a horizontally scrollable row:
- Location
- Content
- Type
- Modified
- Uploaded
- Updated by
- Geolocation
When a filter is active, the color changes to light purple and displays the selected value. Filters take effect immediately upon selection; no separate confirmation step is required.
Location
The Location filter controls the scope of the search. Two options are available:
- Any: searches across the entire Egnyte account
- Custom: enables user to select a specific folder
Content
The Content filter controls what types of items are returned in results:
- All Files & Folders: returns both files and folders (default)
- Files: returns files only
- Folders: returns folders only
Type
The Type filter allows users to narrow results to a specific file format category. The following types are available:
- Document
- Spreadsheet
- Presentation
- Image
- Audio / Video
- Text / Source Code
- Google File
- CAD
- Archive
By default, Any type is selected, which returns all file types.
Modified
The Modified filter allows users to narrow results to files last modified within a specific time period. The following preset options are available: Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 90 days, Last 180 days, and Last 360 days. A Custom option is also available for defining a specific date range using a calendar date picker. By default, Anytime is selected.
Uploaded
The Uploaded filter works in the same way as the Modified filter, but applies to the date a file was originally uploaded to Egnyte. The same preset time periods and Custom date range option are available.
Updated by
The Updated by filter allows users to narrow results to files last modified by a specific person. A search field within the filter panel queries the organization's directory as characters are entered, with matching names displayed as selectable results. A Me shortcut is available for quickly filtering to files updated by the currently signed-in user.
Geolocation
The Geolocation filter allows users to find files based on GPS metadata embedded in the file — for example, photos taken on a mobile device. By default, Any location is selected, which applies no location restriction. Selecting Custom opens a map picker where the search area can be defined.
The map picker displays an interactive map with a pin and a purple circle representing the current location and search radius. The location can be set by dragging the map to the desired point, or by using the Search location field at the top to find a specific address — suggestions appear as characters are entered. The resolved address is displayed below the map. The Map Radius slider controls the size of the search area, and the active radius is shown numerically alongside the slider. Once the location and radius are set, the Continue button applies the filter.
The Geolocation filter only applies to files that contain GPS metadata. Files without location data will not appear in results regardless of the radius selected.