Manually upload files or photos with onedrive for android

Use the OneDrive app to upload photos and videos from your device, create new folders, and move photos and videos from one OneDrive folder to another. 

If you want to have your device's camera roll upload to OneDrive automatically, read how to Automatically save photos and videos with OneDrive for Android. 

To upload files and folders with the OneDrive for Android app

1. In the OneDrive app, tap  at the top of the screen.

2. Then tap to Take a photo, Scan a document, Create a folder or Upload a file or photo.

Note: If you choose Take a Photo, your device's camera app opens. You might be asked if you want OneDrive to access your camera - tap Yes to allow your pictures to be saved in OneDrive.

Move files to a different folder with the OneDrive for Android app

1. Select the files or folders you want to move.

2. Tap  at the top of the screen, then tap   to show your file list.

3. Tap the folder you want the files or folders moved to, then tap Move here.

Create a new folder using the OneDrive for Android app

You can add folders in the Files view, or in any other folder in OneDrive.

1. Go to the location where you want to add a new folder.

2. Tap Add at the top of the screen, and then tap Create folder.

3. Type in the name you want for the folder, then tap OK.

Learn more

Troubleshoot OneDrive for Android app problems

Automatically save photos and videos with OneDrive on Android

Scan a whiteboard, document, business card, or photo in OneDrive for Android

Need more help?

	Get online help See more support pages for OneDrive and OneDrive for work or school. For the OneDrive mobile app, see Troubleshoot OneDrive mobile app problems. OneDrive Admins can also view the OneDrive Tech Community, Help for OneDrive for Admins.
	Contact Support If you still need help, contact support through your browser or shake your mobile device while you're in the OneDrive app. OneDrive Admins can contact Microsoft 365 for business support.
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