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Add option to change priority of file sync in the OneDrive app
There is no way to prioritise the download or upload of individual files in OneDrive.
This is in contrast to Dropbox which has robust prioritisation features.
Where this becomes an issue is if you want to download some files as a priority to allow you to continue work.
This lacking feature is especially noticeable if you want to download/upload large files, but need smaller files to download/upload to continue working.
It's features like this, and the lack of being able to cancel a download of an individual file that makes OneDrive feel half baked, dare I say, amature.
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Add File Sync Prioritization Controls to OneDrive for Business
Options requested:
- Right-click a file in sync queue → “Prioritize Sync” or “Move to Top”
- Ability to cancel or pause sync of individual files
- View a clear sync queue with size & status
Benefits:
- Lets users continue working faster by syncing only what they need first
- Reduces wait times caused by large media/backup files
- Aligns OneDrive with user expectations set by services like Dropbox
Hope this helps you.
This would be incredible.
