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How to Stop Samsung Gallery Photos Reappearing After OneDrive Sync
Question details
The user needs to prevent previously deleted or synced photos in Samsung Gallery from continuously reappearing after disabling and re-enabling OneDrive synchronization.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive and Samsung Gallery
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing photo synchronization settings between a Samsung device and Microsoft OneDrive.
- Observed behavior
- Photos reappear in the device gallery unexpectedly after the synchronization setting is disabled and then enabled again.
Before troubleshooting, log into OneDrive online via a web browser to verify whether your photos are safely stored in the cloud or if they only exist in your local device storage.
Resolve Sync Method Conflicts Between Gallery and OneDrive
Ensure that only one synchronization method is actively managing your photos to prevent overlapping sync cycles that cause files to reappear.
OneDrive does not typically delete photos automatically. If files are reappearing, it is usually because both the native Samsung Gallery sync and the standalone OneDrive app are attempting to manage the same folders simultaneously.
Open your device Settings, navigate to Accounts and backup, and select Manage accounts.
Determine whether photo synchronization is currently being controlled by the integrated Samsung Gallery feature or the standalone Microsoft OneDrive app.
Choose one preferred method for backing up your photos and disable the other to avoid switching between methods, which causes deleted files to reappear.
Update, Reset, or Reinstall the OneDrive App
Clearing the app cache, updating the software, or reinstalling OneDrive can resolve underlying background syncing glitches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do deleted photos keep coming back on my Samsung phone?
This usually happens when your phone is synced with a cloud service like OneDrive. If you delete a photo locally but it remains in the cloud, the sync process may download it again. You must delete the photo from within the cloud storage interface to remove it permanently.
How do I unlink my Samsung Gallery from OneDrive?
Open the Samsung Gallery app, tap the menu icon, and go to Settings. Select 'Sync with OneDrive' and look for the option to disconnect or unlink your accounts. You can also manage this from your Microsoft Account settings online by revoking Samsung's access.
Does OneDrive automatically delete photos from my phone after syncing?
No, OneDrive normally does not delete photos automatically from your device. It uploads a copy to the cloud. If you want to free up space, you must manually use the 'Free up space' feature in the OneDrive app, which removes local copies of safely backed-up files.
