How to download OneDrive files to your mobile

When using the OneDrive app, you can download a local copy of a file to your device.

How to download files from Microsoft OneDrive to your Android device

  1. In the OneDrive app, open the folder that has the files you want to download. Make sure the folder contents appear in List view, not as thumbnails.

  2. Tap More More button in OneDrive app for Android next to the file you want to save and then tap Save.

    1. You can also select multiple files by pressing and holding one photo or video, then tapping the circle next to additional file names to check them.
    2. Tap More More button in OneDrive app for Android in the upper right corner, then tap Save.
  3. Tap the arrow at Save to this location to see folders on your device. Pick a folder for the downloaded files, then tap Save.
    Save files from OneDrive

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