# Samsung broadens Google Photos backup in Gallery, replacing OneDrive integration

_Published Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM EST · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Samsung has announced broader availability of Google Photos backup in its Gallery app after a limited rollout began in September. The Gallery Sync feature replaces the app's previous Microsoft OneDrive integration and lets users back up photos and videos with a Google account, using free 15GB storage or paid Google One storage.

Gallery can display media backed up from another Galaxy device, but it does not integrate a user's full Google Photos library. A new free-up-space button removes local copies after backup. Access currently requires One UI 9, based on Android 17; Samsung says support will expand to additional Galaxy devices in phases.

## Sources

- [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/11/10/samsung-gallery-google-photos-backup-rollout/)

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Published: 2026-11-10T15:40:07.041Z
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Retrieved: 2026-11-10T18:13:25.574Z
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