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How do I fix Google Photos not working?
Step 1: Clear the Cache and Data in your Google Photos App
- Fire up the Settings app on your phone.
- Tap Apps & Notifications, then click See all apps.
- Find Photos on the list and tap it.
- Select Storage & Cache.
- Finally, tap Clear storage (or Clear data) to reset the Photos app.
How can I manage Google Photos better?
Select Slideshow and the album you’re viewing will display photos in order.
- Play With Search.
- Label People and Create a Live Album.
- Create a New Live Album From an Old Album.
- Don’t Share Your Location.
- Quick Select Pics.
- Save Device Storage.
- Deep Edit the Deep Blue.
- Save a Copy When Editing.
Do photos stay on Google Photos if deleted from phone?
Best Answer: Photos will stay on Google Photos if they are uploaded from the phone to Google Photos. Photos cannot be deleted from Google Photos unless they are deleted from the original phone.
Why won’t my Google Photos free up space?
Why can’t I free up space on Google Photos? If the Free Up Space option is grayed out or Google Photos won’t delete photos and videos you already backed up, reset the app by clearing local data. You can also uninstall updates from Google Photos and definitely check permissions.
What happens if I clear cache on Google Photos?
Clearing the cache of the Google Photos app will not affect your photos and videos, nor will it remove your Google account. Like for other apps, clearing cache for Photos only removes temporary files used to make the overall experience faster for the user.
What happened to my Google Photos?
There are some possible reasons: You have multiple Google accounts, but you are not logged in to the correct account containing the photos you need. You may accidentally delete it but unaware of it. You tapped “Free up space” on Google Photos, the photo or video may have been deleted from your device.
Why did my Google Photos stop backing up?
Backup account: Make sure that the account listed is the same one you’re viewing in the Google Photos app. To see which account you’re viewing in the Google Photos app, open the Google Photos main menu and find your email address at the top. Upload size: Tap to change the upload size of your photos and videos.
How do I choose my photos to backup to Google Photos?
Just open Photos, go to the album that contains the desired images, select them, press the triple-dot menu on the top right, and choose “Back up now”. This is a small, but definitely a very useful new feature! Currently only available on the Android version of Photos, but should hit iOS, too.
Why did Google Photos delete my pictures?
If you suddenly lose your photos, they might have a different date. If you download or scan a photo from a device with different date and time settings, the timestamp may be wrong. Learn how to change timestamps on photos. On your computer, open “Recently Added” in Google Photos.
When I delete a photo does it delete from Google Photos?
Sync means your photo library stays consistent across all devices you sign in to your account with Google Photos. For example, deleting a photo from one device will delete it everywhere, and editing that on the web will edit it on the original device.
How do I save pictures on my phone and keep them on Google Photos?
On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app . Select one or more photos that are on the device. At the top right, tap on the “3 dots” menu icon. Select Delete Device Copy.