OneDrive File Issues

Fix Xiaomi Gallery Photos Not Syncing Deletions to OneDrive

Maira Mehtab Sep 24, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user noticed that deleting photos in the Xiaomi Gallery does not automatically remove the corresponding backed-up copies in Microsoft OneDrive.

Product: Microsoft OneDrive
Device & OS: Android
Scenario: Managing synced photos and cloud storage space between a mobile device gallery and Microsoft OneDrive.
Observed behavior: Photos deleted locally in the Xiaomi Gallery remain intact in OneDrive because two-way synchronization is not currently supported for Xiaomi devices, unlike Samsung devices.

Before you start

Ensure you have the Microsoft OneDrive app installed on your Xiaomi device and are logged into your Microsoft account to manually manage your cloud files.

Solution 1Recommended

Manually Delete Photos from the OneDrive App

Since two-way synchronization is unavailable for Xiaomi devices, you must manually delete the photos from your OneDrive cloud storage.

Microsoft OneDrive currently only supports two-way synchronization with Samsung Gallery. For Xiaomi users, deleting a local file in the native gallery app does not trigger a deletion in the cloud.

Open OneDrive

Launch the Microsoft OneDrive application on your Xiaomi smartphone or tablet.

Navigate to Photos

Tap on the 'Photos' or 'Files' tab at the bottom of the screen to view your synced images.

Select and Delete

Long-press the photos you want to remove from your cloud storage, then tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete them.

Provide Feedback to Microsoft: You can submit feedback directly to the OneDrive team via the app's settings menu to request future integration and two-way sync support for Xiaomi Gallery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Samsung Gallery sync deletions to OneDrive but Xiaomi doesn't?

Microsoft has a specific partnership and system-level integration with Samsung that enables two-way synchronization. Currently, this specific API integration is not supported for Xiaomi's native gallery app.

Will deleting a photo from OneDrive remove it from my Xiaomi phone?

No. Because two-way sync is not active for Xiaomi devices, deleting a photo from the OneDrive app will only remove the cloud copy, leaving the local file safely intact in your Xiaomi Gallery.

How can I request two-way sync for Xiaomi Gallery?

You can request this feature by opening the OneDrive app, navigating to the 'Me' tab, tapping 'Settings', selecting 'Help & Feedback', and submitting a feature suggestion for Xiaomi Gallery integration.

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