Samsung Gallery adds Google Photos sync after OneDrive exit
Samsung Gallery now syncs with Google Photos, but the feature requires a personal Google account and Gallery version 15.9.01.7 or later.
Samsung Gallery has replaced its OneDrive cloud backup integration with direct Google Photos sync, following the end of OneDrive support on September 30, 2026, according to Android Authority. The change moves Samsung's default gallery app onto Google's photo platform instead of Microsoft's cloud storage.
For years, Samsung Gallery relied on OneDrive for cloud backups, so users who had linked a Microsoft account to their phone will need to switch to Google Photos to keep their albums backed up.
The Google Photos sync requires a personal Google account. It also requires Samsung Gallery version 15.9.01.7 or later, so users on older builds will need to update the app before the integration appears.
Samsung has not said whether the Google Photos sync will be expanded to work accounts or older Gallery versions.
Quick answers
Why did Samsung Gallery stop syncing with OneDrive?
Samsung ended Gallery's OneDrive integration on September 30, 2026. The app now uses Google Photos sync instead.
What do I need to use Google Photos sync in Samsung Gallery?
You need a personal Google account and Samsung Gallery version 15.9.01.7 or later.