OneDrive, a cloud storage service provided by Microsoft, is completely free to anyone with a Microsoft account. If you have a Microsoft Account, then you’re already enrolled in the service. OneDrive is the same as other cloud storage providers like Dropbox and GoogleDrive. OneDrive, however, is the most well-known cloud storage platform because it is managed and maintained by Microsoft. OneDrive storage is limited and you may need to delete or limit the storage.
Is it possible to delete OneDrive from my smartphone?
Samsung users will not be allowed to delete OneDrive, Microsoft products, or any other Microsoft software from their phones. Because they are preinstalled in Samsung phones, they cannot be deleted.
If you don’t have a Samsung phone, you can delete OneDrive easily from your Android smartphone:
Navigate to Settings > Apps
Choose OneDrive
Tap on Uninstall
OneDrive for Android: Where can I find it?
OneDrive is available in Android’s launcher and app drawer. The list of installed apps is located in the app drawer. The apps are generally listed in alphabetical order. For example, OneDrive is at the letter O.
How to Delete Files from a Mac or a PC
You can delete files on a Mac as well as a PC. Simply navigate to the OneDrive folder, and then delete the file just like you would with a local file. You can select the file by clicking the delete key or right-clicking and selecting the delete option.
If you have the file in a local folder, it will be transferred to your computer’s recycle bin. Also, the OneDrive Cloud copy will be added to the cloud recycle box. You will need both files to be deleted completely.
What happens to OneDrive if I remove it from my phone’s memory?
You can remove OneDrive from your phone by going to the App Shop. While your files will still be stored on OneDrive, they won’t appear in your OneDrive account unless you log into it from a computer. Move all important files and folders to Google Drive before moving to OneDrive.
Can I backup Samsung phones to OneDrive
Yes, you can backup your Samsung smartphone to OneDrive. OneDrive is the new primary cloud backup service for Samsung users. OneDrive can be used to back up your Samsung phone. All of your files can be saved to OneDrive for double security.