OneDrive for Android

OneDrive is available for Android users (Download Microsoft OneDrive from Google Play Store). Follow these instructions to set up and use OneDrive on your Android device.

I. Installation

1.) Download Microsoft OneDrive from the Google Play Store.

2.) Open the app, tap 'Sign in' and enter your Elon email username and password, then tap 'Sign in' again.

3.) Your OneDrive files are now available on your Android device.

II. General Use

Your account

An image of the options available for OneDrive on Android. Files is circled in this example.

Option Action
Files Tap to see the files in your OneDrive account.
Recent documents Tap to see recently opened documents.
Shared Tap to see the documents you have shared with others or those that have been shared with you.
Recycle bin Tap to see documents in your OneDrive recycle bin.
Add another account Tap to add another Microsoft account to your Android device.
Settings Tap to alter OneDrive settings.

Use the Microsoft OneDrive app to open your files

  1. Tap any document to open it.
  2. You can only view documents by using the OneDrive app. If you want to edit a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote files from your device, you will need to install and sign in to Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote to your Android phone or tablet. See Install and set up Microsoft 365 apps on an Android phone or tablet.

Add photos or videos

  1. Choose the folder where you want to upload the pictures or videos.
  2. Tap the Upload button, and then tap Upload photos and videos.

Get more help

For additional information about Microsoft 365 OneDrive for Android, see Microsoft's FAQ.

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