Microsoft OneDrive: Seamless File Storage, Sharing, and Collaboration
Microsoft OneDrive provides cloud-based storage and synchronization, enabling effortless backup and sharing of photos, videos, and documents across devices. The free plan offers 5GB of storage, with upgrades available for increased capacity. Whether you need to safeguard ongoing projects or archive files, OneDrive offers a convenient solution.
Key Features:
- Backup & Storage: Securely store photos, audio, video, documents, and various file types. Automatic photo uploads create shareable albums.
- Access & Sharing: Access and share files from anywhere, on any device. Real-time collaboration on Office documents ensures everyone works with the latest version.
- Document Management: Scan business cards and receipts; edit and sign PDFs directly within the app.
- Enhanced Collaboration with Microsoft: Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office apps for real-time co-editing of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files. Easily back up, view, and save Office documents. Cross-platform file and photo sharing is simplified.
- Robust Photo & Video Management: Enjoy ample storage for your visual content. Automatic photo backups and secure storage are facilitated by Camera Upload. Automatic tagging simplifies photo searching. Bedtime Backup ensures smooth backups during sleep.
- Secure File Sharing: Share files, photos, and videos with friends and family securely. Receive notifications on shared document edits. Utilize password-protected or expiring sharing links for enhanced security. Offline access to selected files is also available.
- Document Scanning: Scan, sign, and send documents directly from the mobile app. Easily digitize receipts, whiteboards, and more.
- Advanced Search: Search photos by content (e.g., "beach," "snow") and documents by name or content.
- Enhanced Security: Files are encrypted at rest and in transit. Personal Vault adds an extra layer of security using identity verification. Version history and ransomware detection/recovery further enhance data protection.
Microsoft 365 Integration:
Microsoft 365 Personal & Family subscriptions (starting at $6.99/month in the US) offer expanded storage (up to 1TB per person for up to 6 users with the Family plan), premium OneDrive features, extended sharing options, enhanced security features (including file restore up to 30 days after incidents), and access to premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and OneDrive. Subscription management and auto-renewal settings are accessible through your Google Play store account.
Work/School Accounts:
Access via work or school accounts requires a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online, or Microsoft 365 business subscription.
Version 7.17 (Beta 2) Update (October 24, 2024):
Includes minor bug fixes and improvements.
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