Samsung appears to be preparing a new cloud backup option for Galaxy users as its existing Samsung Gallery and Microsoft OneDrive sync service approaches its September 30, 2026 end date. A new version of Samsung’s Gallery Cloud Sync service has reportedly appeared on the Galaxy Store, with its description pointing to possible Google Cloud and Google Photos integration.
Samsung has not officially confirmed the feature or announced when it will become available. However, the reported update could give Galaxy users another way to back up photos and videos directly from the Gallery app.
New Backup
The reported Gallery Cloud Sync update was spotted by X user Sandeep Adap (@SandeepAdap) on the Samsung Galaxy Store. The listing reportedly describes a service that can back up photos and videos from Samsung Gallery to Google’s cloud infrastructure.
Version 1.6.09.31 of the Gallery Cloud Sync service is said to include Google Photos integration. If Samsung eventually enables the feature, backed-up images could potentially appear in both Samsung Gallery and Google Photos.
That would make the transition from OneDrive less disruptive for Galaxy owners who rely on cloud backups.
Google Photos
The reported integration could bring Samsung Gallery closer to the way Google Photos handles cloud-backed media. Rather than sending Gallery content to Microsoft’s OneDrive servers, users could have their photos and videos stored through Google’s cloud services.
Google’s existing support information indicates that photos uploaded from Samsung Gallery to Google’s cloud storage can also be available through Google Photos. This could allow users to view their backed-up media on supported devices and services.
The exact functionality of the reported Samsung service remains unclear, though. Samsung has yet to confirm whether the feature will support automatic syncing, backup-only storage, or additional Gallery functions.
OneDrive
The reported development comes shortly before Samsung’s existing OneDrive arrangement is scheduled to end.
Microsoft confirmed in May 2026 that Samsung Gallery’s direct sync with OneDrive will stop on September 30, 2026. After that date, Samsung Gallery will no longer sync directly with OneDrive.
Microsoft also says photos stored in OneDrive will no longer appear in the Samsung Gallery app once the sync ends. This makes the timing of the reported Google integration particularly relevant for Galaxy users who currently depend on OneDrive.
The change does not necessarily mean that photos stored in a user’s OneDrive account will be deleted. The main change concerns the direct connection between Samsung Gallery and OneDrive.
Galaxy Devices
The reported Gallery Cloud Sync service is expected to be tied to Samsung’s ecosystem. Users may need to sign in with a Samsung account to use the service, although Samsung has not confirmed the final requirements.
If the Google integration becomes widely available, it could offer Galaxy users a more direct way to keep their photos backed up while continuing to use Samsung Gallery as their primary photo app.
For people already using Google Photos, the arrangement could also reduce the need to manage separate photo libraries. Images could potentially remain accessible through both Samsung Gallery and Google Photos.
Storage
One important detail is cloud storage capacity. Google Photos and Google’s cloud services have their own storage limits and account arrangements, so the amount of space available to each user would depend on the Google account and the final Samsung implementation.
Users should therefore avoid assuming that the reported feature will provide unlimited storage. Samsung has not yet published pricing, storage limits, supported plans, or other terms for the potential service.
These details will matter for users with large photo and video collections, particularly those currently using paid OneDrive storage.
Availability
For now, the Google Cloud backup option remains an unconfirmed development. The appearance of the Gallery Cloud Sync service on the Galaxy Store suggests Samsung may be working on the feature, but it does not establish a final launch date.
Samsung could provide more information as the September 30 OneDrive deadline approaches. Until then, Galaxy users who depend on OneDrive should check that their photos and videos are safely stored in their preferred cloud service.
The reported Google integration could provide a convenient alternative for Samsung users, but its final features, availability and storage terms will determine how useful it becomes after OneDrive sync ends.
