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OneDrive camera backup is a feature that automatically uploads photos and videos from a mobile device to OneDrive cloud storage. On WindowsForum, discussions focus on its role as a migration path when native integrations, such as Samsung Gallery's direct OneDrive sync, are discontinued. Users are advised to enable OneDrive camera backup, verify their Microsoft account, grant necessary permissions, and download originals to maintain access after the integration ends. The feature ensures that media remains available in OneDrive even if third-party gallery apps lose direct cloud connectivity.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 Build 26340.9212 Removes WMIC for Insiders

    Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26340.9212 adds new Settings links for OneDrive Camera Roll Backup, but the practical change is easier discovery of an existing OneDrive mobile-backup feature, not a new way for Windows itself to pull photos directly from a phone. The August 17...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Samsung Galaxy Gallery OneDrive Sync Ends Sept 30, 2026: Migrate to Camera Backup

    Samsung says Galaxy Gallery’s direct OneDrive sync ends on September 30, 2026. The practical answer is simple: Galaxy owners who rely on it should move new photo and video uploads to OneDrive Camera backup, confirm the correct Microsoft account, allow OneDrive photo/video access, download any...