Samsung is rolling out Google Photos synchronization in its Gallery app to replace its Microsoft OneDrive backup integration for Galaxy users. The new “Sync photos and videos” option appears with Samsung Gallery version 15.9.01.7, although availability depends on the device, account and region [androidauthority.com][androidpolice.com][9to5google.com][techgenyz.com]. Samsung’s OneDrive Gallery integration is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026 [sammobile.com][cnet.com][androidcentral.com]. The integration lets users back up photos and videos from Samsung Gallery to a personal Google Account without using the Google Photos app. It requires Android 13 or newer and does not support Google Workspace or supervised accounts [9to5google.com][cnet.com]. Samsung Gallery does not appear to offer access to the full Google Photos library, distinguishing the feature from a full Google Photos library view [androidauthority.com]. Highlights: • Storage requirements: Gallery backups remain at original quality and count against the user’s shared Google Account storage quota [digitaltrends.com]. • Folder controls: Users can select local folders such as Camera, Screenshots and Downloads [digitaltrends.com]. • Metadata: Synced media can retain timestamps, location data and favorite status [digitaltrends.com]. Sources: • The good news is that Samsung Gallery is now getting Google Photos integration - androidauthority.com • How Google Photos backup works in the Samsung Gallery app - sammobile.com • Samsung Gallery finally syncs directly with Google Photos: Here's how to turn it on - androidpolice.com • Samsung Gallery rolling out Google Photos sync, here are the details you need to know - 9to5google.com • Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive for Google Photos, and honestly, it’s about time - digitaltrends.com • Samsung Phone Users Can Now Sync Photos and Video to Google - cnet.com • Samsung Gallery finally gets Google Photos sync — here’s what you need to do - androidcentral.com • Samsung Gallery Gets Google Photos Sync as OneDrive Support Ends - techgenyz.com • Your Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive for Google Photos, here's what changes - makeuseof.com • Tus fotos de Samsung ya no irán a OneDrive: Google Fotos toma el relevo y esto cambia en tu Galería - xataka.com.mx • Samsung Galerie-App: Cloud-Synchronisierung wechselt von OneDrive zu Google - heise.de • Samsung beendet eine Ära: Wer ein Galaxy-Handy hat, muss sich umstellen - giga.de --- 📰 Story aggregated by Kagi News