How to Turn Off OneDrive Memories Notifications on Windows and Mobile

OneDrive Memories notifications can be useful if you want occasional photo reminders, but they can also become distracting if you do not want Microsoft surfacing old pictures and videos. The exact steps to stop them depend on whether you are using Windows, the OneDrive mobile app, or both.

This guide covers five effective ways to turn off OneDrive Memories notifications, from changing OneDrive settings to blocking the alerts at the operating system level when needed.

1. Turn Off Memories in the OneDrive App Settings

The most direct fix is usually inside OneDrive itself. If the app is still allowed to create Memories notifications, changing this setting stops the feature at the source.

1. Open the OneDrive app on your Windows PC or phone.
2. Sign in with the Microsoft account that shows the notifications.
3. Open Settings or Account settings.
4. Look for a Memories, Notifications, or Photos setting.
5. Turn off Memories notifications or similar photo reminder options.

2. Disable OneDrive Notifications in Windows Settings

If OneDrive still sends alerts after changing its own settings, Windows can block them at the operating system level. This is useful when you want to keep OneDrive installed but stop notification pop-ups.

1. Open Settings in Windows.
2. Go to System, then Notifications.
3. Find OneDrive in the app list.
4. Turn off notifications for OneDrive.
5. If available, also disable banners and notification sounds for that app.

3. Turn Off Mobile Notifications for OneDrive

On phones and tablets, Memories alerts may be controlled by the OneDrive app, the mobile operating system, or both. If you only want to stop the reminders on your phone, disable the app’s notifications there.

1. Open the OneDrive app on your mobile device.
2. Go to the app’s Settings or Profile menu.
3. Open Notifications or Preferences.
4. Switch off Memories notifications, photo memories, or related reminders.
5. If needed, open your phone’s system settings and block OneDrive notifications completely.

4. Review Microsoft Account and Cloud Photo Settings

In some cases, Memories notifications are tied to photo backup and cloud photo features rather than a single notification toggle. If you do not want OneDrive surfacing memories at all, check whether photo backup or camera upload features are enabled.

1. Open OneDrive settings.
2. Look for Photos, Camera Upload, or Backup options.
3. Turn off automatic photo backup if you no longer want OneDrive to manage your camera roll or gallery.
4. Check whether Memories, On this day, or similar photo recap features can be disabled separately.
5. Save the changes and wait for the app to sync the new settings.

5. Remove or Sign Out of the OneDrive Account on the Device

If notifications keep returning and you do not need OneDrive on that specific device, removing the account or signing out is the cleanest way to stop them. This is more drastic, but it fully disconnects the app from that device.

1. Open OneDrive settings on the device.
2. Look for Account, Manage accounts, or Sign out.
3. Sign out of the Microsoft account used for OneDrive.
4. On Windows, you can also unlink the PC from OneDrive if you do not want syncing on that device.
5. Confirm that the Memories notifications stop after the account is removed.

How to Narrow Down Which Setting Is Causing the Alerts

If you are not sure where the notifications are coming from, use a simple test: change one setting at a time and wait long enough to see whether the alerts stop. That helps you avoid disabling more than you need.

• If the notification disappears after changing OneDrive app settings, the app was the cause.
• If it continues after app changes but stops in Windows or phone notification settings, the operating system was allowing it.
• If alerts keep coming back, photo backup or account sync settings are likely involved.
• If nothing changes, make sure you adjusted the correct Microsoft account on the device.

Which Fix Should You Try First?

Start with the OneDrive app’s own settings, then move to Windows or mobile notification permissions if the alerts continue. If you only want a temporary or device-specific fix, block notifications on that device instead of changing your Microsoft account or disabling backup features globally.