OneDrive is a powerful tool that allows you to store, share, and access your files from anywhere. 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
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Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
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Search for OneDrive.
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Tap Install to download and install the app.
To learn more about using OneDrive on your Android device, see Mobile and Mac for OneDrive.
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Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
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Search for OneDrive.
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Tap Get to download and install the app.
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Sign in to OneDrive
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Tap Sign in.
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Enter your Microsoft account email and password.
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Tap Sign in.
To learn more about using OneDrive on your iOS device, see Mobile and Mac for OneDrive.
Using OneDrive on mobile
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Tap the (+)Â icon at the bottom of the screen.
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Select Upload.
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Choose the files you want to upload from your device.
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Browse through your folders or use the search bar to find specific files.
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Tap on a file to open it.
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Navigate to the file you want to share.
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Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.
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Select Share.
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Choose how you want to share the file (e.g., via email, link, or other apps).
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Navigate to the file you want to access offline.
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Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.
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Select Make available offline.
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Tap the (+) icon at the bottom of the screen.
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Select Folder.
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Enter a name for the folder and select OK.
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Navigate to the file you want to delete.
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Tap the three dots (...) next to the file name.
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Select Delete.
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Open the OneDrive app.
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Tap the Me icon at the upper left of the screen.
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Select Recycle bin.
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Tap the three dots (...) next to the file you want to restore.
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Select Restore.
Tips and tricks
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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.
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Enable notifications (tap the Me icon at the upper left of the screen > Settings > Notifications) to stay updated on shared files and folders.
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Use the Scan (tap the three dots(...)) feature to digitize documents and save them directly 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.
