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How to Fix Duplicate Personal Vaults in OneDrive Android App
Question details
Users need to resolve an issue where the OneDrive mobile app incorrectly displays two separate Personal Vault entries instead of one.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- Android (Samsung or other Android devices)
- Scenario
- Attempting to access and open secure files stored in the OneDrive Personal Vault on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- Two Personal Vaults appear in the app; one fails to open any files, and the other appears completely empty, despite the vault functioning normally on a laptop.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account email and password ready, as troubleshooting this issue requires you to sign back into the OneDrive app. Verify that your Personal Vault works correctly via a web browser on a computer to confirm the issue is isolated to your mobile app.
Clear OneDrive App Cache and Data
Clearing the local cache and data forces the OneDrive app to resync your account settings, which usually removes the duplicate vault glitch.
This process will reset the app's local configurations but will not delete any files stored in your cloud storage or Personal Vault.
Navigate to the 'Settings' app on your Android device and tap on 'Apps' or 'App Management'.
Scroll through the list of installed applications and tap on 'OneDrive'.
Tap on 'Storage' or 'Storage usage', then select 'Clear Cache' followed by 'Clear Data'.
Open the OneDrive app and sign back in with your Microsoft credentials to verify if the duplicate vault has disappeared.
Unlink and Relink Your Microsoft Account
Signing out and back in refreshes your device's connection to Microsoft's servers without altering the app's system files.
Reinstall the OneDrive App
If clearing the cache and relinking the account fails, reinstalling ensures you have the latest, uncorrupted version of the app from Google Play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will clearing the OneDrive app data delete files inside my Personal Vault?
No. Clearing the app data only removes local application settings and temporary files stored on your Android device. Your actual files are safely encrypted and stored in the cloud on Microsoft's servers.
Why does the Personal Vault show up twice on my Samsung phone?
This is typically caused by a synchronization glitch or corrupted cache data within the Android version of the OneDrive app, causing the app to incorrectly register the vault's display interface twice.
What should I do if the duplicate Personal Vault issue persists after reinstalling?
If reinstalling does not resolve the issue, verify that your Android operating system is fully updated. You can also report the persistent bug directly to Microsoft support via the Help & Feedback section inside the OneDrive app settings.
Can I access my Personal Vault from a web browser instead of the mobile app?
Yes. If the mobile app is malfunctioning, you can securely access your Personal Vault by logging into OneDrive.com using a mobile or desktop web browser.
