Samsung is preparing an update to its Gallery Cloud Sync service that will add Google Photos backup as its Microsoft OneDrive integration ends on September 30. Multiple reports say a new version of the Gallery Cloud Sync system app has appeared on the Galaxy Store, indicating that photos and videos can be backed up to Google Cloud. Samsung has not issued an official confirmation of the change.
The rollout is described as taking effect around October 1, one day after OneDrive support is dropped. One outlet frames the update as replacing Microsoft’s cloud storage option with a Samsung-native approach using Samsung Cloud, though that service typically offers a smaller amount of free storage than Google-backed options. Another outlet focuses on the appearance of the Galaxy Store update and the lack of an official announcement, noting the company has yet to provide details on how the Google backup will work for users.
