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Samsung Gallery Now Syncs With Google
11 Nov
Summary
- Samsung Gallery app now syncs with Google accounts.
- This feature replaces OneDrive integration on select devices.
- Synced media is accessible across Samsung Galaxy devices.
Samsung has replaced its integration with Microsoft OneDrive in the Gallery app with a new feature that syncs directly with Google accounts. This update allows users to back up photos and videos to their Google storage without needing a separate app like Google Photos. The functionality is initially available on select Galaxy devices running Samsung's One UI 9, with a phased rollout planned for more models.
Users can enable the sync feature through the Gallery app's cloud icon or settings. Once activated, media files are accessible on other Samsung Galaxy devices logged into the same Google account. Samsung also introduced a 'Free up space' option to delete original files from the device after syncing, keeping only thumbnails visible.
This Gallery sync utilizes Google account storage, which starts at 5GB free and can be expanded via Google One subscriptions. Users requiring more than the available free or subscribed storage will need to manage their Google storage plan.
