How to Fix OneDrive Video Upload Issues on Samsung S22 Ultra
Question details
The user is unable to manually upload large video files from a Samsung smartphone to OneDrive due to a persistent permission error.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- Android (Samsung S22 Ultra)
- Scenario
- Attempting to upload large video files from a mobile device to a cloud storage folder for later access on a MacBook.
- Observed behavior
- The upload fails with an error message stating the user does not have permission to upload to any folders, despite having sufficient cloud storage and network connectivity.
Verify that your OneDrive account has enough storage space for large video files and connect your Samsung phone to a stable Wi-Fi network to prevent the upload process from timing out.
Grant File Permissions and Re-authenticate Account
Resolve folder permission errors by ensuring the OneDrive app has local storage access and refreshing your account login session.
Android's strict privacy settings can sometimes block an app from reading local files. Additionally, temporary synchronization glitches between your phone and the cloud can cause false permission errors for destination folders.
Go to your Samsung Settings, tap 'Apps', find 'OneDrive', and tap 'Permissions'. Ensure that 'Photos and videos' or 'Files and media' is allowed.
Open the OneDrive app, navigate to the 'Me' tab at the bottom right, and sign out of your Microsoft account.
Restart your Samsung S22 Ultra to clear any temporary system anomalies that might be blocking the file transfer.
Open OneDrive, sign back in, create a brand-new folder in the root directory of your OneDrive (not inside an existing folder), and attempt to upload your video there.
Clear App Cache and Update OneDrive
Clear corrupted app data and update OneDrive to fix persistent manual upload bugs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does OneDrive say I don't have permission to upload files on my Samsung phone?
This error typically triggers when the OneDrive app lacks the necessary Android storage permissions or when your login session has timed out. Granting storage access in Settings and re-authenticating the app usually resolves the issue.
How can I upload large videos without manual errors on Samsung?
Instead of manual uploads, you can use the built-in Samsung Gallery synchronization feature. Open your Gallery app settings and enable 'Sync with OneDrive' to automatically back up your media in the background over Wi-Fi.
Is there a file size limit for uploading videos to OneDrive from Android?
Yes, OneDrive supports individual file uploads up to 250 GB in size. However, large files require a highly stable network connection and sufficient cloud storage space available on your account.
How do I access the uploaded videos on my MacBook?
Once the video successfully uploads from your Samsung phone, you can access it on your MacBook by logging into the OneDrive web portal via a browser, or by installing the OneDrive app for macOS and opening the synced folder.
