This guide explains how to automatically transfer photos from your mobile device (Android) to kDrive Infomaniak.

Preamble

• Once this feature is activated, the photos from the mobile device will be saved in the kDrive folder of your choice.
• Foreground mode:
  • The synchronization works optimally when the kDrive app is active and in the foreground.
• Background mode
  • Android may limit the operation of background applications to save battery.
  • For smooth synchronization, make sure that the kDrive app is not subject to strict "battery optimizations" in your phone's settings.
• File naming: unlike iOS, automatic backup on Android generally keeps the original name of the files (e.g. IMG_001.jpg) but take note of the information at the bottom of this guide.

Enable sending to kDrive on Android

Prerequisites

• Have a kDrive or kSuite offer.
• Install the mobile app kDrive.

To configure automatic backup:

1. Open the mobile app kDrive.
2. Tap on your initials or avatar (bottom right).
3. Tap on Settings:
   
4. Tap on Photo backup:
   
5. Enable Automatic backup:
   
6. If necessary, accept the Android request for permission to access all your media and background synchronization:
   
7. Tap on Select a kDrive:
   
8. Choose the Infomaniak account and the destination kDrive:
   
9. Tap on the kDrive folder selection:
   
10. Once in the target folder on kDrive, press Select:
    
11. Press the folders that need to be saved:
    
12. Activate the folder(s) on your device to synchronize (e.g. DCIM, WhatsApp, etc.).
13. Close the folder selection window:
    
14. Adjust your preferences (videos, monthly sorting, deletion after sending, etc.) then press Save:
    

Warning: Risk of collision and data loss

The Android application retains the original name set by your device. On some models (like Sony Xperia), the photo numbering is sequential (e.g. DSC_0001.jpg).

If you enable the option to delete content on the mobile device after sending, the device may reset its numbering. During the next synchronization, a new photo named DSC_0001.jpg could then overwrite the previous one on your kDrive.