This is when Samsung Gallery officially cuts ties with OneDrive

In September last year, we found code in a leaked build of One UI 8.5 that suggested Samsung Gallery would end support for Microsoft’s OneDrive. However, there was no information on when this integration would end. Based on a screenshotwhich was also taken from a leaked version of One UI 8.5, April 11, 2026 was believed to be the deadline. While that date turned out to be incorrect, we finally officially know when Samsung Gallery will take OneDrive backups offline.

Viewed by a user on redditMicrosoft recently updated its Samsung Gallery sync support page. According to the page, you will 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 websiteas well as on the devices where the application 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 recommends following these steps:

1. Open the OneDrive app.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account if you haven’t already. This may be different from your Samsung account.
3. Tap your account profile at the top left of the app.
4. Select Camera Backup.
5. Make sure the correct account is selected.
6. Activate camera backup.
7. Grant access to photos and videos if requested.

After performing these actions, new photos and videos should automatically upload again. If you’re someone who actively syncs their photos with OneDrive and want to continue using the service, you may want to start preparing to avoid interruptions.