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Fix OneDrive iPhone Not Re-Uploading Deleted Photos
Question details
The user needs to know how to force OneDrive on an iPhone to re-upload photos that were previously backed up and subsequently deleted from the app.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Attempting to restore or re-sync deleted camera roll photos back to OneDrive storage.
- Observed behavior
- OneDrive indicates the camera roll is up to date and successfully uploads new photos, but ignores previously deleted photos, preventing them from syncing again.
Verify that the photos you wish to re-upload are currently saved in your iPhone's local Photos app and ensure you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi network before initiating a manual upload.
Manually Upload the Missing Photos
Since the automatic camera upload feature ignores previously deleted files by design, manually uploading them is the most reliable workaround.
OneDrive's iOS app keeps a hidden log of files it has already synced. If a file is deleted from the cloud, the app assumes you do not want it there anymore and prevents auto-sync from creating duplicates. To bypass this, you must select and upload the missing photos manually.
Launch the Microsoft OneDrive app on your iPhone and navigate to the folder where you want to store the photos.
Tap the '+' (Plus) icon located at the top right corner of the screen, then select 'Upload' from the dropdown menu.
Tap on 'Photos and Videos', which will open your iPhone's camera roll. Browse through your albums to find the photos that failed to auto-sync.
Tap to select all the required photos, then tap 'Done' to begin the manual upload process.
Move Photos to a New Album or Folder
Use this method if you have a large batch of deleted photos to reorganize before manually pushing them to OneDrive.
Submit Feedback for Feature Improvement
Report the issue to Microsoft to help prioritize better re-synchronization support in future updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't OneDrive re-sync photos I previously deleted?
OneDrive for iOS is designed to remember the sync history of your camera roll. If a photo was backed up and subsequently deleted from the app, OneDrive assumes you wanted it removed. To prevent unwanted duplication, it restricts the auto-upload feature from syncing those specific files again.
Can I reset the OneDrive camera upload feature to force a resync?
Toggling the Camera Upload feature off and on, or even reinstalling the app, generally will not force OneDrive to recognize and re-upload previously deleted photos due to how the sync cache works. Manual uploading remains the best solution.
How long do deleted photos stay in the OneDrive recycle bin?
For personal Microsoft accounts, items deleted from OneDrive are kept in the recycle bin for 30 days before they are permanently removed. If you deleted them recently, you can restore them directly from the web or app recycle bin without needing to re-upload them from your iPhone.
