The topic Here’s when Samsung Gallery is officially cutting ties with OneDrive is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
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Back in September last year, we found code in a leaked One UI 8.5 build that suggested Samsung Gallery would end support for Microsoft’s OneDrive. However, there was no information on when this integration would come to an end. Based on a screenshot, which was also taken from a leaked build of One UI 8.5, it was believed that April 11, 2026, would be the deadline. While that date proved to be incorrect, we finally officially know when Samsung Gallery will pull the plug on OneDrive backups.
Spotted by a user on Reddit, Microsoft recently updated its support page for Samsung Gallery syncing. according to the data the page, you’ll lose the ability to sync your photos directly from the Gallery app to OneDrive on September 30, 2026. As we learned last year, Samsung plans to replace OneDrive with its own cloud solution.
Microsoft warns that after this date, all photos stored in OneDrive will disappear from Samsung Gallery. However, those photos will still exist and be available on the OneDrive website, as well as on devices where the app is installed. You also have the option to continue backing up your photos to Microsoft’s cloud service. But you’ll need to update your camera roll settings and download the OneDrive app.
To continue backing up to OneDrive, Microsoft says to follow these steps:
After you perform these actions, new photos and videos should automatically upload once again. If you’re someone who actively syncs their photos to OneDrive and you want to continue using the service, it may be in your best interest to start preparing to avoid interruptions.
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