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How to Upload Samsung Galaxy Photos to OneDrive with Folder Organization
Question details
Users want to upload photos from their Samsung Galaxy device to OneDrive while preserving the original device folder structure, rather than having all images pooled into a single directory.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive, Samsung Gallery
- Device & OS
- Android (Samsung Galaxy)
- Scenario
- Backing up mobile device photos to cloud storage automatically without losing the categorization of device folders.
- Observed behavior
- Photos synced through the default Samsung Gallery integration upload to OneDrive in one combined location, failing to retain the original device folder organization.
Ensure you have the latest version of the OneDrive app installed on your Samsung Galaxy device and that you know your Microsoft and Samsung account login credentials before modifying sync settings.
Unlink Samsung Gallery and Manually Select Backup Folders in OneDrive
By disconnecting the default Samsung Gallery integration, you can use the standard OneDrive app settings to select exactly which device folders to back up, preserving your organization.
The default Samsung Gallery integration with OneDrive is designed to upload all images into a single camera roll folder. To maintain your specific device folders (such as Screenshots, Downloads, or custom albums), you need to revert to OneDrive's standard camera backup feature.
Go to your Samsung device's Settings, tap on 'Accounts and backup', and select 'Manage accounts'. Find and tap your Samsung account, then choose the option to unlink it from your Microsoft or OneDrive account.
Sign in to your Microsoft Account via a web browser. Navigate to the Privacy or Security tab, locate 'Apps and services you've given access', and completely remove the Samsung Gallery permissions.
Open the standard OneDrive app on your Android device. Tap the 'Me' icon, go to 'Settings', and tap 'Camera backup'. Turn the feature on, then tap 'Back up device folders' to individually select the specific folders you want to sync while keeping their structure intact.
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While sorting out your OneDrive photo backups, consider optimizing how you handle your documents on Android. WPS Office is a free, lightweight, and powerful alternative to Microsoft Office that lets you seamlessly view, edit, and manage your files—including those synced to your OneDrive account.
- 1. Download and Install: Get WPS Office for free from the Google Play Store or the official website to easily manage your mobile documents.
- 2. Connect Your Cloud Storage: Open the WPS Office app, navigate to the 'Open' menu, and link your OneDrive account to seamlessly access all your synced files.
- 3. Edit with Full Compatibility: Open your Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files directly from OneDrive and enjoy high compatibility without any formatting loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Samsung Gallery combine all my photos into one OneDrive folder?
The native Samsung Gallery sync integration is designed to pool all gallery images into the default OneDrive camera roll, bypassing individual device folder structures for a simplified viewing experience.
Will I lose my uploaded photos if I unlink Samsung Gallery from OneDrive?
No, unlinking the accounts only stops future syncing via the native gallery integration. All photos that have already been uploaded to OneDrive will remain safely stored in your cloud account.
Where do I find the 'Back up device folders' option in OneDrive?
Inside the OneDrive app for Android, tap on the 'Me' profile icon, go to Settings, tap on 'Camera backup', and you will find the option to select additional device folders like Screenshots or Social Media images.
Can I sync non-photo files using the OneDrive app?
Yes, apart from camera backups, you can manually upload documents, PDFs, and other file types to OneDrive, or sync them directly by saving files to your cloud account via apps like WPS Office.
