Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive: Your Cloud Storage Solution for Seamless Collaboration and Backup

Microsoft OneDrive is a versatile online storage and file-syncing service, enabling you to effortlessly back up photos, videos, and documents from any device, anywhere. The free plan provides 5GB of storage, with options to upgrade to a paid Microsoft 365 subscription for significantly more space (up to 1TB or 100GB).

Whether you need to safeguard your current work or archive your digital assets, OneDrive is an ideal solution.

Key Features:

• Backup and Storage: Securely store photos, audio, videos, documents, and more. Automatic photo backup creates shareable albums.
• Cross-Device Access and Sharing: Access and share files from any device, anytime. Real-time file syncing ensures you always have the latest versions.
• Enhanced Productivity: Scan business cards and receipts, edit and sign PDFs directly within the app.
• Collaboration with Microsoft 365: Seamlessly integrate with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for real-time co-editing.

More OneDrive Capabilities:

• Photo and Video Management: Automatic tagging simplifies photo searching. Dedicated "Bedtime Backup" optimizes overnight backups.
• Secure Sharing: Share files, photos, and videos with customizable sharing options, including password protection and expiration dates. Offline access to selected files is also available.
• Document Scanning: Easily scan, markup, and sign documents, receipts, and whiteboards.
• Powerful Search: Search photos by content (e.g., "beach," "snow") and documents by name or content.
• Robust Security: Data encryption (at rest and in transit), Personal Vault for extra security, version history for file recovery, and ransomware detection and recovery features are included.

Microsoft 365 Subscription Benefits:

A Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription unlocks premium OneDrive features, including:

• Increased storage (up to 1TB per person for Family plans).
• Time-limited sharing links for enhanced security.
• Advanced ransomware protection and recovery.
• File Restore: Recover files up to 30 days after accidental deletion or corruption.
• Access to premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Subscription Details:

Microsoft 365 subscriptions and standalone OneDrive subscriptions purchased through the app are billed to your Google Play account and auto-renew. Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal in your Google Play account settings. Note that subscriptions cannot be canceled or refunded during the active period.

Work or School Account Access:

To use OneDrive with your work or school account, your organization must have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online, or Microsoft 365 business subscription.

Version 7.17 (Beta 2) Updates (Oct 24, 2024):

This latest version includes minor bug fixes and improvements.