How to sync Samsung Gallery to OneDrive

Sync Samsung Gallery photos and videos with Microsoft OneDrive for seamless backup, cross-device access, and file management. Learn how to enable sync, select albums, download media, and restore deleted files.

Syncing your Samsung Gallery photos and videos to Microsoft OneDrive ensures your media is securely backed up, accessible across devices, and recoverable if deleted. Follow these steps to enable sync, manage albums, and troubleshoot common issues.

1. How to Enable Gallery Sync with OneDrive on Samsung Phones

To start syncing your Samsung Gallery content with OneDrive, follow these steps:

1. Open the Gallery app on your Samsung device.
2. Tap the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Toggle the switch next to Sync with OneDrive to turn it on.
5. Wait for the initial sync process to complete. This may take several minutes depending on the number of files.

-Note: Sync availability may vary by region, carrier, or device model. Check your device settings for compatibility.

2. How to Sync Specific Albums to OneDrive

You can choose which albums to sync with OneDrive instead of syncing all content:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Tap the Menu icon and go to Settings.
3. Select Sync with OneDrive.
4. Tap Albums to sync.
5. Choose the albums you want to back up to OneDrive.

-Tip: Syncing specific albums helps save cloud storage space while keeping frequently used media accessible across devices.

3. How to Download Photos and Videos from OneDrive

To download synced media from OneDrive to your Samsung device:

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Navigate to the Photos tab.
3. Select the photo or video you want to download.
4. Tap the Save icon (downward arrow).
5. Confirm the download by tapping Save again.

-Option: Before saving, you can choose a different location such as Documents or Pictures.

4. How to Delete Gallery Files from OneDrive

To free up OneDrive storage space, you can delete files from the cloud while keeping them on your device:

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Go to the Recent tab.
3. Select the photos or videos you want to remove.
4. Tap the Delete icon (trash can).
5. Confirm deletion by tapping OK.

-Note: Deleting files from OneDrive does not affect files stored locally on your Samsung device.

5. How to Restore Deleted Gallery Files from OneDrive

If you accidentally delete files from OneDrive, you can restore them within 93 days:

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Tap the Me tab at the bottom.
3. Select Recycle bin.
4. Find the deleted photo or video you want to restore.
5. Tap the Restore icon (arrow in a circle).

-Warning: Files deleted from the Recycle bin cannot be recovered. Ensure you restore within the 93-day window.

6. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Gallery sync with OneDrive is supported on most Samsung Galaxy devices, including:

-Galaxy S24, S25, S26 series

-Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series

-Galaxy A series (select models)

-Availability depends on software version and regional settings.

7. When to Contact Samsung Support

Reach out to Samsung Support if you experience any of the following:

-Sync with OneDrive does not start or stops unexpectedly.

-Synced files do not appear in the Gallery or OneDrive app.

-You cannot restore deleted files from the OneDrive Recycle bin.

Related Samsung Support Topics

-How to free storage space on Samsung Galaxy devices

-How to use Smart Switch on Samsung Galaxy phones

-How to clear cache files on Samsung Galaxy devices