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OneDrive app for Android and iPhone configures your smartphone to automatically upload images on Microsoft OneDrive’s server. The initial setup turns on auto-uploading of images whenever you’re connected over a Wi-Fi connection. There is, however, an option to enable this feature for metered connections too though it is disabled to prevent additional Internet charges.
The app also offers other settings to disable video uploads or upload in the background, which we’ll talk about later in this article. It is worthwhile mentioning that all images are uploaded in their original format and resolution, hence they occupy the same size on server.
For Android Smartphones
Disabling Auto-Upload
- Open the OneDrive app on your smartphone.
- Go to Settings > Options > Camera Backup.
- Tap the Not Now link to disable the Camera Backup feature.
Stop Auto-Upload for Only Metered Connections
As a default, the OneDrive app uploads photos only when you’re connected over a Wi-Fi connection. However, if the default setting has been changed, you can revert it as follows:
In the Turn On Camera Backup page you’ll see Photos and videos will only upload over Wi-Fi along with a link namely Change this setting. Tap the link and disable camera backup for metered connections.
For iPhone
Disabling Auto-Upload
- Tap the Menu.
- Tap the OneDrive app icon.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Camera Upload.
- Disable the Camera Upload feature from the subsequent page.
Disable Auto-Uploading your Videos
In the Camera Upload page you’ll find an option namely Include Videos. Move the slider to the left to disable it.
Stop Auto-Upload for Only Metered Connections
As a default, metered connections will not be used for online backup. However, you can change the setting from the Camera Upload page. Enable the Use Mobile Network feature to do so.
Activating Background Upload
Microsoft OneDrive app offers great flexibility to the users. Turn on background upload so that you can use your iPhone during the upload process. To do so, go to the Camera Upload page and tap Upload in Background link and lastly activate it.
Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms. If you have any question about the content, you can message me or the company's support team.