Due to the long-term partnership between Samsung and Microsoft, all Galaxy phones come pre-installed with Microsoft apps like Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Office, etc. OneDrive gets more attention when the service is launched tight integration with the Samsung Gallery app. Here’s how you can manage OneDrive on your Galaxy phone.
What is OneDrive on Samsung phones
OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage service. Similar to iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive, OneDrive allows you to store any file. This service is integrated on Windows 10/11 OS.
OneDrive offers 5 GB storage for free, and you can increase the storage to 1 TB using a Microsoft 365 subscription. OneDrive is mainly useful for backing up photos and videos on mobile phones.
Where is OneDrive on Galaxy phones
There is a dedicated Microsoft folder in the One UI app drawer menu. Just swipe up from the home screen and open the app drawer. Find the Microsoft folder and you’ll see the OneDrive app.
Set up OneDrive on your Samsung phone
To start syncing, you need to sign in with your OneDrive account in the Library app. If you are a Windows user, chances are you already have a Microsoft account.
Sign in with your account details and explore the OneDrive app. As we mentioned earlier, it comes with 5GB of storage. You can always enable camera upload from the app settings. But since we’re using the service on a Galaxy phone, it’s backed up right into the Gallery app. Check it out in action.
Use OneDrive with the Samsung Library App
You need to sign in with your OneDrive account in the Library app to start syncing. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open the Gallery app on your phone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu at the bottom and select Settings.
Step 3: Select Sync with OneDrive.
Step 4: It will ask you to connect your Samsung and Microsoft accounts.
After syncing your Samsung account with your Microsoft account, you can back up photos and videos from Gallery to OneDrive. That way, you can access all your backed up media files on your computer, iPad, and the web.
Edit Sync Settings in Samsung Gallery
When you connect the Samsung Library app to OneDrive, you’ll see sync options appear in the settings. Use it and set up the perfect syncing experience.
Step 1: Launch the Gallery app on your Galaxy phone.
Step 2: Select the hamburger menu and go to Settings. Turn on the Sync switch and go through the Library settings.
Step 3: You can choose Album to sync and choose album while device to backup with OneDrive.
You have the option of syncing media on Wi-Fi or mobile data. We recommend using Wi-Fi only as some videos from your Gallery can reach several GB in size and this will consume mobile data immediately.
Similar to Google Photos, OneDrive offers an option to free up phone space. If device memory is running low, you can select Free up phone space and go to Gallery settings.
This action will delete the local versions of the pictures and videos that you have synced with OneDrive.
Get Samsung Gallery Media on Windows
Understandably, the Photos app on Windows is powered by OneDrive. If you’ve enabled syncing for OneDrive in the Samsung Gallery app, you’ll see and access all the photos and videos you’ve taken in the Photos desktop app.
Step 1: Open the Photos app on Windows.
Step 2: Wait for a while for the sync to process and all your Gallery app folders will appear in the app.
Delete OneDrive on Samsung Galaxy phones
If you invest heavily in the Google ecosystem or use another cloud storage service to back up your media, you may find all these OneDrive add-ons irrelevant. You can easily remove OneDrive from your Galaxy phone.
Step 1: Long press on the OneDrive app icon and go to the app info menu.
Step 2: Select Off at the bottom and confirm your decision.
Enjoy OneDrive integration with Samsung Gallery
Other Microsoft apps work as standard on your Galaxy phone. It’s OneDrive that gets the special treatment with Library integration. Users can skip other Microsoft apps on their Galaxy phones, but we strongly recommend exploring the OneDrive add-on to sync all your photos and videos with the Photos app on Windows.
How do you plan to use OneDrive on your Galaxy phone? Are you using OneDrive to back up your media or choosing Google Photos to get work done? Share your preferences in the comments below.
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