Galaxy users see changes in OneDrive backup

Microsoft, Samsung Gallery OneDrive sync It announced on its support page that it will terminate on September 30, 2026. Accordingly, Galaxy users will not be able to back up photos and videos directly to OneDrive from within the Gallery application. Additionally, after this date, Microsoft will not allow new users to connect Samsung Gallery and OneDrive applications.

However, Microsoft offers a separate way for users who have previously turned on OneDrive sync via Samsung Gallery. To continue backing up new photos and videos, users OneDrive camera roll backup opener. In addition, photos and videos previously transferred to OneDrive will be accessible through the OneDrive application. Samsung also states on its support page that content saved in OneDrive will remain in OneDrive.

This change brings a few extra steps in daily use. The old option in Samsung Gallery worked with account linking. On the other hand, to backup via OneDrive, it is necessary to install the application, log in with a Microsoft account and grant photo and video access. Microsoft shares step-by-step instructions for the migration on its support page.

On the Microsoft 365 side, OneDrive storage comes with subscription. Microsoft 365 Personal plan in Türkiye 1 TB OneDrive storage And 329.99 TL/month Listed with price. Galaxy owners using Google Photos, Amazon Photos or Samsung Cloud will continue to manage their backup settings separately within the application.

Galaxy users will continue to backup from the OneDrive app

For this reason, it is necessary to check photo backup settings on Galaxy phones before September 30, 2026. Those who use OneDrive with a Microsoft 365 subscription can continue to transfer new photos and videos to their Microsoft account by turning on camera roll backup. Once the direct Samsung Gallery integration is removed, the backup process will proceed from the OneDrive application instead of the Gallery.