How to Select Multiple Pictures for SharePoint List Attachments on Android
Question details
The user needs to attach multiple pictures simultaneously from their device's local storage to a SharePoint list item but is unable to select more than one file at a time.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Adding multiple local picture attachments to a SharePoint list item via the mobile interface.
- Observed behavior
- The SharePoint mobile interface restricts the user from bulk-selecting local picture files, only allowing one file to be uploaded as an attachment at a time.
Ensure your SharePoint mobile app is updated to the latest version, and verify you have edit permissions for the specific SharePoint list before attempting to upload attachments.
Upload Pictures to a Document Library First
Bypass the list-item attachment restriction by bulk-uploading your local photos to a SharePoint Document Library, then linking them to your list item.
Since the direct list attachment feature on mobile is limited to single selections, uploading to a document library is the most efficient workaround. Document libraries support selecting multiple local files simultaneously.
Launch the SharePoint app on your Android tablet and navigate to a Document Library within your target site.
Tap the '+' (Add) icon on the screen and select 'Upload' from the menu.
Navigate to the Pictures folder on your Android device. Long-press on the first picture, then tap to select the additional pictures you need. Tap 'Open' or 'Select' to upload them all at once.
Once uploaded, copy the sharing link to the folder or individual files. Go back to your SharePoint list item and paste the link into a Hyperlink column or the description field.
Use a Desktop Browser Interface
Force the desktop version of SharePoint in your mobile browser to access the full web feature set, which supports multiple attachments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I select multiple photos at once in the SharePoint Android app?
The current SharePoint mobile experience restricts list-item attachments to single file selections due to interface and mobile OS integration limitations. Microsoft has not yet implemented bulk local file selection for list attachments in the mobile application.
Can I use OneDrive to bypass this SharePoint limitation?
Yes. You can use the OneDrive mobile app to bulk-upload your Android photos to a synced SharePoint folder. Afterward, you can reference those uploaded files in your SharePoint list using sharing links.
Will switching to a different Android tablet fix this issue?
No. The inability to upload multiple pictures as list attachments is a software limitation within the SharePoint mobile app itself, not a hardware issue specific to Samsung or any other Android brand.
How do I request the multiple attachment feature from Microsoft?
You can submit feedback or upvote the 'mobile file-upload' feature request through the official Microsoft Tech Community or the SharePoint Feedback Portal online.
