Use OneDrive on Android and iOS devices
Applies To
OneDrive (home or personal)

With the OneDrive mobile app, you can keep your files within reach on your smartphone or tablet. This guide will walk you through the steps to get started with OneDrive on your mobile device.

Getting started

Download and install the OneDrive app

Scan the QR code or download it from the store.

QR code for the iOS mobile app.

Download

Using OneDrive on mobile

Upload files

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Tap the (+) icon at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select Upload.

  4. Choose the files you want to upload from your device.

Access your files

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Browse through your folders or use the search bar to find specific files.

  3. Tap on a file to open it.

Share files

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Navigate to the file you want to share.

  3. Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.

  4. Select Share.

  5. Choose how you want to share the file (e.g., via email, link, or other apps).

Offline access

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Navigate to the file you want to access offline.

  3. Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.

  4. Select Make available offline.

Managing your files

Create folders

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Tap the (+) icon at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select Folder.

  4. Enter a name for the folder and select OK.

Delete files

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Navigate to the file you want to delete.

  3. Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.

  4. Select Delete.

Restore deleted files

  1. Open the OneDrive app.

  2. Tap the Me icon at the upper left of the screen.

  3. Select Recycle bin.

  4. Tap the three dots (...) next to the file you want to restore.

  5. Select Restore.

Camera backup

  • Use the Camera backup (tap the Me icon at the upper left of the screen > Settings > Camera backup) feature to automatically save photos and videos from your device to OneDrive.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using OneDrive on your mobile device, visit Troubleshoot OneDrive mobile app problems for more detailed troubleshooting steps and support.

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