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Fix Duplicate Folders in OneDrive Android App
Question details
Duplicate default folders, such as Documents, Pictures, and Personal Vault, are appearing in the OneDrive Android app after synchronization.
- Product
- OneDrive for Android
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Synchronizing files using a personal OneDrive account on an Android smartphone or tablet.
- Observed behavior
- Duplicate system folders appear in the app interface after synchronization. The issue seems isolated to personal accounts, and standard troubleshooting like reinstalling or clearing the app cache does not permanently resolve it.
Before proceeding, log into the OneDrive web interface using a browser to verify if the duplicate folders exist on the cloud server or if it is purely a display bug within the Android app.
Clear App Cache and Reinstall
Resetting the app data can temporarily clear synchronization glitches that cause duplicate folders to display.
While this step may not be a permanent fix for known application bugs, it helps rule out corrupted local cache data as the source of the duplication.
Open your Android Settings, navigate to Apps > OneDrive > Storage, and tap 'Clear Cache' followed by 'Clear Data'.
Uninstall the OneDrive application completely from your Android device.
Download and reinstall OneDrive from the Google Play Store, log back into your personal account, and allow it to perform a fresh synchronization.
Isolate the Issue to Personal Accounts
Determine if the duplication bug is specific to your personal account environment by testing different accounts and devices.
Report the Bug to OneDrive Support
Since persistent duplicate folders across multiple devices point to a software bug, reporting it directly to Microsoft is the most effective path to a permanent patch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see duplicate default folders in OneDrive on Android?
This is often caused by a known synchronization bug within the OneDrive Android app, specifically affecting personal accounts where folders like Desktop, Documents, and Pictures duplicate after syncing.
Does clearing the app cache permanently fix duplicate folders?
No. While clearing the cache and reinstalling the app removes the duplicates temporarily, most users report that the duplicate folders return during the next synchronization process.
Are work or school accounts affected by this OneDrive bug?
Typically, no. Based on user reports, the duplicate folder synchronization bug seems exclusively tied to personal OneDrive accounts on Android.
Is it safe to delete the duplicate folders manually?
It is not recommended. Deleting duplicate system folders from the app could potentially delete the actual synchronized files in your cloud storage. It is safer to wait for an official app patch.
