# Samsung Gallery now syncs with Google to back up your photos

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/samsung-gallery-now-syncs-with-google-to-back-up-your-photos/
- Published: 2026-11-11T06:47:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T07:19:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2313059/samsung-gallery-syncs-with-google/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Samsung Gallery can now sync photos and videos with Google accounts.
- The feature is initially limited to select One UI 9 devices.
- Google storage limits and paid plans apply.

## Summary

Samsung has added Google account syncing to its Gallery app, allowing users to back up photos and videos without relying on Google Photos. The change follows the end of Gallery’s OneDrive integration in September and gives Galaxy users another way to keep media backed up.

The feature is currently limited to select Galaxy devices running One UI 9, with a phased expansion planned. Users can enable sync in Gallery settings, view previews on another synced Galaxy device and download originals when needed; a new “Free up space” option removes local originals while retaining thumbnails. Synced files use Google account storage, which starts at 5GB free; paid Google One plans offer 100GB for $2 a month or 200GB for $3.

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