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Is it possible to stop OneDrive on my phone from uploading files?

Anonymous
2023-09-15T05:54:21+00:00

They have been pending for days due to the super weak WIFI.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T07:52:12+00:00

    Well, I thought #2 will work (force stop) but then it didn't! I did it about 3x and it's still there!

    I couldn't do #1 since there's no cancel icon!

    Bad luck for me!

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T06:43:31+00:00

    Hi there, Thank you for reaching out to this forum. I'm Utkarsh and as a fellow Microsoft user, I'm here and ready to help you today. I am a user like you, this is a user forum and not Microsoft directly.

    I would be more than happy to answer any other questions should you have them.

    Yes, it is possible to stop OneDrive on your phone from uploading files. Here are some methods you can try:

    1. Cancel or stop sync in OneDrive: Open the OneDrive app, tap on the upload icon to show the progress of each file, and then tap on the cancel icon to cancel the entire upload.
    2. Force stop OneDrive: Press and hold the OneDrive app, select App info, and then click on Force Stop. or go to: a-Open the Android settings. b-Click on App and search for the Onedrive and click on that. c-Then click on Force Stop.
    3. Troubleshoot OneDrive mobile app problems

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot-onedrive-mobile-app-problems-a06710d4-fc32-4eec-a7b5-6d9584fb930c

    Please note: The above link I have shared is in English and may require translation software for them to read the content of the page.

    I am NOT a Microsoft Agent/Employee.

    I hope this is helpful! Best Regards, Utkarsh

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-17T05:40:39+00:00

    Hi PianSa,

    Thank you for your reply, To stop OneDrive from uploading files on a Samsung Galaxy A04, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open the OneDrive app on your Samsung Galaxy A04.
    2. Tap on the "Me" option in the bottom right corner to access the menu.
    3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
    4. Tap on "Camera backup" or a similar option related to automatic uploads.
    5. Click on TURN OFF BACKUP.

    This will prevent OneDrive from automatically uploading files, especially photos and videos, from your Samsung Galaxy A04 to your OneDrive account.

    I would be more than happy to answer any other questions should you have them.

    Warm Regards, Utkarsh

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-15T08:52:30+00:00

    I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.

    Here are some methods you can try:

    Open Settings. Select Applications. Tap Manage Applications. Find and tap OneDrive. Tap Force Stop and then tap Clear cache and see what happens next.

    1. How to force OneDrive to sync on Android:

    https://www.digitalcitizen.life/force-onedrive-to-sync-android-iphone/

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.'

    Please note: The above link I have shared is in English and may require translation software for them to read the content of the page.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-09-16T20:41:24+00:00

    Well, I don't have the 'Clear cache' button.

    Woe is me!

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