How to sync Gallery files to OneDrive on my Samsung phone?

You can sync Gallery photos and videos from your Samsung phone directly to Microsoft OneDrive. This allows you to back up your files, access them from other devices, restore deleted content, and manage synced albums easily.

1. Turn Gallery sync with OneDrive on or off

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Tap Menu.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Turn on the switch next to Sync with OneDrive.
5. Wait for the Gallery content to begin syncing.

Once enabled, your photos and videos can be accessed from other devices and through the OneDrive service.

- Available settings may vary depending on the carrier and software version

Some countries, carriers, or device models may not support Gallery sync with OneDrive.

2. Sync specific Gallery albums to OneDrive

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Tap Menu.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Sync with OneDrive.
5. Tap Albums to sync.
6. Select the albums you want to sync.

You can keep selected albums backed up to OneDrive while leaving other albums stored only on the device.

3. Download photos and videos from OneDrive

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap the Photos tab.
3. Select the photo or video you want to download.
4. Tap Save.
5. Tap Save again to confirm.

You can also choose another save location such as Documents or Pictures before downloading the file.

4. Delete Gallery files from OneDrive

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap Recent.
3. Select the photos or videos you want to remove.
4. Tap Delete.
5. Tap OK to confirm.

Deleting files from OneDrive helps free cloud storage space while keeping files stored on the device if needed.

5. Restore deleted Gallery files from OneDrive

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap the Me tab.
3. Tap Recycle bin.
4. Select the photo or video you want to restore.
5. Tap the Restore icon.

Deleted OneDrive files can usually be restored from the Recycle bin within 93 days.

- Files deleted from the Recycle bin cannot be restored

Selecting the Trash icon while a file is selected permanently deletes the file from OneDrive.

6. When to contact Samsung Support

1. Contact Samsung Support if Gallery sync does not start.
2. Contact Samsung Support if OneDrive files do not appear on the device.
3. Contact Samsung Support if you cannot restore deleted files.

7. Summary

Samsung Gallery can sync photos and videos directly with Microsoft OneDrive for backup and file management. You can sync selected albums, download media to other devices, delete cloud files, and restore deleted content from the Recycle bin.