Some Samsung mobile devices offer the owner extra OneDrive storage for a limited time.
Note: From 25 July 2019, Samsung will no longer be providing new customers with the 100GB offer on Samsung devices where the OneDrive app is pre-installed.
Frequently asked questions on Samsung OneDrive bonus
I want to increase the storage space during the period. How much will I need to pay?
There are a number of options to purchase more storage. You can find the various plans and prices from the Plans and upgrades page of your OneDrive account, [or the app].
Can I add Samsung offers to other OneDrive storage offers?
Yes. Each storage offer is separate and offers may overlap.
Do existing Microsoft account users receive the same benefit as new users?
Yes, but note that each Microsoft account holder can only redeem a Bonus once.
Expiring offers
I want to keep the extra storage after the offer period. How much will I need to pay?
There are several options to purchase more storage. You can find the various plans and prices from the Plans and upgrades page of your OneDrive account.
What will happen to the files that are stored in OneDrive when the additional storage expires?
After two years, you can still access and download all your files in OneDrive, but your OneDrive account will be frozen if you exceed your OneDrive storage limit for more than three months. You can purchase additional storage if your OneDrive account exceeds the 5GB of storage that all users get for free. Read more about when your OneDrive account is frozen.
Is there any notification when the bonus offer will expire?
Yes. Before the bonus expires, you will see a notification.
Replacement devices
If I sell, damage or lose my device, does the Samsung offer continue?
Yes, the extra storage continues on your Microsoft account for the remaining term of the offer.
What happens if I had a bonus on my old phone and I buy a new device?
The storage continues on your Microsoft account for the remaining term of the offer on your old phone. It cannot be extended by buying a new device because each Microsoft account holder can only redeem a Bonus once.
What happens if I buy a second-hand device?
The OneDrive offer can only be redeemed once per device. Second-hand devices are only eligible if OneDrive was pre-installed and the previous owner did not redeem the offer and you have not taken out an offer previously.
What happens if I buy an additional Samsung device?
Each Microsoft account holder can only redeem a Samsung Bonus once. If you purchase another device, you will not get an additional offer.
Learn more
View Plans and upgrades for your OneDrive account.
Read more about when your OneDrive account is frozen.