OneDrive File Issues

Stop Samsung Screenshots from Uploading to OneDrive Camera Roll

Maira Mehtab Sep 20, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user wants to prevent screenshots taken on a Samsung device from automatically uploading to the OneDrive Camera Roll folder, noting that the standard Camera Upload option is missing in the OneDrive app.

Product: OneDrive / Samsung Gallery
Device & OS: Samsung (Android)
Scenario: Managing automatic cloud photo uploads and disabling unwanted synchronization of device screenshots.
Observed behavior: Samsung screenshots are automatically appearing in the OneDrive Camera Roll folder due to Samsung Gallery or device-level media synchronization settings, bypassing the standard OneDrive app settings.

Before you start

Ensure you know your Microsoft account credentials, as modifying the sync settings between your Samsung device and OneDrive may require you to re-authenticate.

Solution 1Recommended

Turn Off OneDrive Sync in Samsung Account Settings

Use this method to disable the system-level OneDrive Media Picker, which is often responsible for automatic uploads on Samsung devices.

On many modern Samsung devices, OneDrive sync is integrated deeply into the operating system. Disabling the sync at the account level is the most effective way to stop unwanted screenshot uploads.

Open Device Settings

Navigate to your Samsung device's home screen and open the 'Settings' app.

Access Accounts and Backup

Scroll down and tap on 'Accounts and backup', then select 'Manage accounts'.

Select Your OneDrive Account

Locate and tap on your connected OneDrive account from the list of accounts.

Disable Sync

Tap on 'Sync account' and toggle off the synchronization to stop screenshots from automatically uploading to your Camera Roll.

Sync Disabled: This will completely stop automatic uploads managed by the system.

Solution 2

Customize Samsung Gallery Sync Albums

Use this method if you still want your camera photos to sync, but want to exclude the screenshots folder.

Solution 3

Turn Off Camera Backup in the OneDrive App

Use this method if the traditional Camera Backup setting is still available within your specific version of the OneDrive app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't my OneDrive app show a Camera Upload option?

On recent Samsung devices, Samsung and Microsoft have integrated their services at the system level. The native Samsung Gallery sync integration often overrides the traditional OneDrive app 'Camera Upload' setting, moving these controls into your device's 'Accounts and backup' menu or the Gallery settings.

Will turning off OneDrive sync delete my existing screenshots?

No, disabling the synchronization only stops future screenshots from uploading. Any screenshots that have already been uploaded to your OneDrive Camera Roll will remain securely in the cloud until you manually delete them.

Can I sync only my camera photos to OneDrive and ignore screenshots?

Yes. You can achieve this by enabling 'Sync with OneDrive' in the Samsung Gallery app settings. Once enabled, tap on 'Albums to sync' and manually check the 'Camera' album while leaving the 'Screenshots' album unchecked.

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