How to remove default application

Question

I accidentally told the android onedrive app to open all docs in onedrive and no longer have the option to open files in other apps. How do I undo that?

Answer 1

Dear JAPartridge

Thanks for raising your concerns in Microsoft Community.

Based on your description, I understand that you accidentally set the opening settings for documents in OneDrive and need to clear these default settings. I understand your feelings and this problem is indeed troubling.

We can undo the settings for opening files by restoring the default settings of the OneDrive app：

-> Reset OneDrive

• First, completely shut down OneDrive, and you need to shut down background programs as well;
• Open the device's [Settings]. Find the application list or the application settings list.
• In the list, find and click OneDrive. In the application's information interface, check if there is an option for [Manage] or [Storage];
• In the options, Click [Clear Data]. This option will clear the settings in all apps.
• After completion, exit [Settings]. Reopen OneDrive and see how it works.

You can then open any document and check if there is an option to [Open in other apps] at the bottom of the interface.

And please confirm whether Microsoft 365 copilot or a separate Office app is installed on your device to ensure that the Office document can recognize the installed apps on the device.

If resetting OneDrive doesn't work, I recommend uninstalling and reinstalling OneDrive to allow OneDrive to re-establish interaction with other apps on the device.

I hope the above information is helpful to you. We are looking forward to hearing from you and will continue to assist you.

Best Regards,

Tracy - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist