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Microsoft to End OneDrive Integration With Samsung Gallery

Galaxy users must switch to the OneDrive app by enabling its Camera backup to continue storing and accessing photos with Microsoft services.

Overview

  • Microsoft confirmed the built-in sync between Samsung Gallery and OneDrive will end on September 30, 2026, removing the direct link between the two apps.
  • Photos and videos already stored in OneDrive will not be deleted but will stop appearing inside the Samsung Gallery app after the change.
  • Users can still view and download their backups through the standalone OneDrive app or by visiting onedrive.com.
  • To back up new photos to Microsoft after the cutoff, Samsung device owners must install the OneDrive app, sign into a Microsoft account, enable Camera backup, and grant the app permission to access media.
  • The change creates a migration window that adds steps and potential confusion for users and could push some to alternate backup services that keep in‑app gallery integration.