Samsung officially announced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, that the Samsung Gallery app now syncs with Google Photos. The feature is coming to Galaxy devices running One UI 9 and replaces the Microsoft OneDrive integration, which ended on September 30, 2026.
What changes for Galaxy users
With the new integration, photos and videos are accessible across the user's compatible Galaxy devices without creating a separate cloud account. Users only need their Samsung and Google accounts set up on the device and sync enabled in Gallery.
Samsung is also introducing a “Free up space” feature: once photos and videos are backed up to Google storage, users can remove the original files from the device to free internal storage, while thumbnails remain visible in Gallery.
How to turn on sync
On a compatible device, tap the cloud icon inside Samsung Gallery, the “Get started” tip card, or open Gallery Settings and turn on “Sync photos and videos”, then follow the on-screen instructions. To see the content on another Galaxy device, sign in with the same Samsung and Google accounts and enable sync there as well.
Limits worth knowing
- Sync uses the Google account's storage, shared with Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos. Google accounts include up to 15 GB free; the feature adds no extra quota. More space is available through paid Google One plans.
- At launch, Gallery only shows photos and videos synced through Gallery after the service is enabled. Content already stored in Google Photos before that does not appear automatically in the app.
- Support has started with select Galaxy devices running One UI 9 and will expand in phases. Availability varies by market and model.
- Deleting a synced photo in Gallery also removes it from Google storage and from the other connected Galaxy devices signed in with the same accounts.
The end of OneDrive in Gallery
Samsung had announced in May 2026 that it would end Gallery's direct OneDrive integration on September 30. Photos and videos synced to OneDrive remain accessible through the OneDrive app or website, but no longer appear in Gallery. Google Photos integration had already been rolling out to some devices in recent weeks and has now been officially confirmed by the company.
Transparency: this article was prepared with the assistance of artificial intelligence and verified against public sources on the internet, including Samsung's official announcement and specialist coverage. We recommend checking the original sources listed below to confirm the details.
Image credit: photo of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by Jakub CA, licensed under CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Fontes: Samsung Newsroom, SamMobile, SamMobile — como funciona a sincronização
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