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How to Fix OneDrive Changing Photo and Video Dates from Samsung Devices

Phi Hung Vo Oct 10, 2026 870 views

Question details

Users need to resolve an issue where media files uploaded from a Samsung device to OneDrive lose their original timestamp.

How to Fix OneDrive Changing Photo and Video Dates from Samsung Devices

Product: OneDrive
Device & OS: Android / Samsung
Scenario: Uploading photos and videos from the Samsung Gallery app to Microsoft OneDrive.
Observed behavior: Photos and videos display the date they were uploaded to OneDrive instead of their original capture date.

Before you start

Before proceeding, check the file details within your Samsung Gallery to confirm the original capture date metadata (EXIF data) is still intact, and ensure your OneDrive app is updated to the latest version.

Solution 1Recommended

Verify Samsung Device Date and Time Settings

Ensure your device is using automatic network-provided date and time settings to prevent timestamp conflicts during uploads.

Open Device Settings

Unlock your Samsung device and open the 'Settings' app from your home screen or app drawer.

Navigate to General Management

Scroll down through the settings menu and tap on 'General management'.

Select Date and Time

Tap on 'Date and time' to access your device's clock configuration.

Enable Automatic Date and Time

Toggle the switch next to 'Automatic date and time' to the ON position. This ensures your device syncs accurately with your network's time zone.

Verify Samsung Device Date and Time Settings

Solution 2

Reconfigure OneDrive Camera Upload Settings

Check your OneDrive application settings to ensure camera and video uploads are correctly enabled and functioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does OneDrive change the capture date of my uploaded photos?

OneDrive relies on the EXIF metadata attached to your photos to identify the capture date. If this data is missing, corrupted, or stripped by the Samsung Gallery app during the sync process, OneDrive defaults to the date the file was uploaded.

Can I manually correct the dates of my photos in OneDrive?

Yes, you can edit the date manually via the OneDrive web interface. Select the affected photo, click the 'Info' icon (the lowercase 'i' in a circle) in the top right corner, and click 'Edit' next to the date.

Will re-uploading the photos fix the incorrect dates?

Re-uploading will only fix the issue if the device's date and time settings have been corrected and the Samsung Gallery is properly retaining the EXIF metadata. If the integration is still stripping the metadata, the upload date will continue to overwrite the capture date.

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